BA (Hons.) Architecture and Planning

The Architecture and Planning course offered at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) is a combined honors degree program that provides a comprehensive understanding of the built environment, addressing the design, theoretical, and legal mechanisms that contribute to the creation of spaces and places. Taught by professionals active in practice and research, this course combines architectural and planning education, underpinned by an understanding of sustainability. Course Content: The course content covers a variety of subjects including design, the theory and history of architecture, technology of buildings, planning law and procedure, sustainability, cultural and contextual analysis, and planning theory and practice. The course is taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and field visits.Key Modules: This course has a diverse range of modules such as Design for Living, Cultural Context, Making and Meaning, Global Cities and Regions, Environmental Impacts and Regulation, and delivering planning outcomes.Accreditations: This course is validated by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), giving full exemption from their educational requirements. It’s also recognised by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) at Part 1 level.Future Careers: This program prepares students for a wide range of careers in architecture, planning, urban design, and property development. Graduates can become architects, town planners, urban designers, conservation officers, and landscape architects among other roles. They can find career opportunities in architectural and planning consultancies, development corporations, construction companies and local authorities.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.