Course summary
Study a creative, studio-focused course with a strong commitment to design research. As part of this course you’ll: • Gain an internationally transposable, professional-level architectural education • Put the design studio centre stage in your studies • Be challenged to develop solutions to a series of architectural design problems • Take an individual approach to architecture as you explore your personal interests in relation to city, regional, national and global design perspectives our learning environment You’ll have access to studio space for individual and group projects. Facilities include: • Parallel motion boards • Flip-top drawing boards • 3D printers • Laser cutters Study a wide range of topics You’ll explore topics including: • Historical and philosophical thought • Contemporary conditions of urban inhabitation • Challenges to a sustainable ecology • The ramifications of modern technology See examples of work from previous students by visiting the Leeds School of Arts festival site or our 2019 Research Yearbook; Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4 and Volume 5. Industry links The school is closely linked to professional societies, such as Leeds Society of Architects, West Yorkshire Society of Architects and RIBA Yorkshire region. Guest lectures You’ll have access to the Leeds School of Arts INSIDE/OUT lecture series that brings together some of the most exciting names from the fields of art, architecture, design, fashion, film, music, performing arts and beyond. You can catch up on previous lectures by visiting the Leeds Arts Research Centre site. You'll also have the opportunity to attend events being held as part of the Leeds School of Architecture Open Lecture Series and Symposia. Your academic community You’ll join a vibrant environment for architectural debate. You’ll study with a diverse body of leading practitioners, academic educators and visiting professors who will provide a wide range of opportunities for discussion and engagement.
Entry requirements
Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subject of Architecture from an ARB/RIBA accredited Part One course, at least a second class honours degree in Architecture from a non ARB/RIBA Part One course and work experience or at least a second class honours degree in Architecture from a non ARB/RIBA Part One course with Part One awarded through the ARB Assessment Panel and work experience. All suitable candidates who meet the entry requirements will be required to submit a portfolio of degree and work experience and may be required to attend an interview. Your portfolio should include examples from the final year of your degree so applications should not normally be made until you have completed your studies. Candidates based overseas will be supported to undertake this electronically and/or by telephone.
English language requirements
IELTS requirement for this course are IELTS 6.5 with no skill below 6.0.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Provider information
Leeds Beckett University
City Campus
Leeds
LS1 3HE