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We are in the process of finalising our postgraduate taught courses for 2026/27 entry. In the meantime, you can view our 2025/26 courses.
Start your journey to becoming an architect with our BSc Architecture course, guided by academics and professionals at the University of Reading.
At the School of Architecture, we have an internationally diverse team of creative, experienced, and innovative practising architects. Under their guidance, you’ll apply imagination and innovation to create sustainable environments, enhance community wellbeing, and leave a lasting positive legacy.
Through individual and design studio projects, and lectures, you’ll deepen your understanding of core subjects and enhance your practical and creative skills.
The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has prescribed BSc (Hons) Architecture as a Part 1 course under the Architects Act 1997 until December 2027 (after this, normal practice is that accreditation is reviewed periodically). The course is also validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA); formal recognition that our course achieves the undergraduate-level standards needed to prepare students for the professional practice of architecture.
At Reading, we provide a dynamic learning environment shaped by research, professional practice, and strong industry connections. Unusually, our entire team contributes to teaching and their expertise ensures the high-quality of your learning.
We foster discussions linking design, history, theory, technology, and professional opportunities. These disciplines are essential for creating socially valuable architecture. We have established connections and partnerships, including Ayre Chamberlain Gaunt and Allies and Morrison, to boost your networking opportunities.
You’ll collaborate with your peers on imaginative design projects, participate in lively discussions about designing responsibly, and hone your critical thinking and creative techniques in our studios and workshops.
Overall, 97% of our students said the course often challenges them to achieve their best work (National Student Survey 2025, 97.1% of responders from the School of Architecture).
You’ll have seven-day-a-week access to your own designated desk and creative space in a secure design studio. This dedicated workspace allows you to work uninterrupted on your projects, with no need to pack up at the end of each day – ensuring a more efficient and immersive way of working.
You will also benefit from specialised workshops:
Our programme blends design studio projects and lecture-based learning for a well-rounded architectural education. You will:
Additionally, design tutorials will prepare you to respond to societal, environmental and technological challenges in the architectural profession.
In your final year, you’ll be able to showcase your work, including drawings, physical models, and computer-generated images, at our End of Year Show.
Our course is designed to enhance your employability through opportunities to work on real projects with established architects, including through our Industry and Practice module. Past graduates have secured placements at practices like:
Career and application support is available to help you secure summer internships and work experience.
You’ll also have access to other career development opportunities.
Additionally, you can join the student-run Architecture Society to network, develop ideas, and participate in social events.
As part of the cohort joining the BSc Architecture course in 2026, you will have the opportunity to secure an annual £1,000 scholarship for each of your three years of the undergraduate degree.
