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Our vibrant and diverse community of staff and students are enthusiastic about using their architectural talent and knowledge to make a positive difference in the world.
We foster a culture of creativity that includes drawing and making within the School.
You'll learn through a combination of taught courses, lectures, seminars and workshops, and further develop your professional and creative skills in a series of architectural design research units.
Lectures support research units providing insights into key concepts, methods and theories that inform design work.
Benefit from practical experiences by engaging in field classes, studying architecture on context and connecting with external parties.
Take advantage of opportunities to engage with the local community and better understand the relationship between community and architecture.
Benefit from specialised design research units, based on collaboration between academic experts and practice-based tutors.
Develop expertise in a range of subjects related to our research area of "urban living", including place-making, urban regeneration, retrofit and building adaptation, community empowerment, mapping cities and places, and collaborative design.
You'll have the opportunity to apply for a period of credit-bearing work experience during your studies. Our well-established links with both the architecture profession and the wider built environment sector will help you expand your professional skills and knowledge.
You may also have the opportunity to gain teaching experience, engaging with various teaching and learning styles of studio architecture with our undergraduate cohorts.
The heart of the School of Architecture is on our London Road campus in a redesigned and refitted character building, re-purposing an old library.
You'll have access to dedicated studio facilities available seven days-a-week.
You can also utilise other facilities within the School of Built Environment on our main Whiteknights campus, including digital environments.
Take a virtual tour of the School of Architecture in 360 degrees
Experiment with our range of advanced digital technologies including 3D printing, laser-cutting and immersive virtual reality environments.
We also offer workshops and activities in other areas such as life drawing, model and architectural photography, as well as casting in concrete and plaster.
The University of Reading offers a range of support and development services to ensure you reach your full potential while you study.
Showcase your project and design work to industry at our End of year show.
This annual event provides excellent networking opportunities and assists in securing work experience, placements, or jobs after graduation.
