Architecture Bachelor of Architecture (with Honours) - BArch (Hons)

Learn how to design the living spaces of the future with our creative, practical and innovative course for aspiring architects.

You will work with real clients on a range of live projects and will spend more than 50% of your time in the studio. To help shape your designs, you will also get to grips with simulation software.

Our unique course uses polycentric Stoke-on-Trent as a testbed for social renewal through architecture. For one recent project, students chose one of its six town centres and explored how to give it a specialist focus, repurpose industrial buildings and reimagine retail spaces.

Our interdisciplinary approach includes links to fine art, engineering and materials science. It will help you understand how buildings work, from using our renewable energy lab for solar panels through to specialist workshops and 3D printing for model-making.

Using our strong connections with architectural practices, many students gain work experience. There is an option for a semester abroad studying architecture too.

Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) at Part 1 level for the purpose of eligibility for membership of the RIBA.

Architects Registration Board (ARB)  Part 1 prescribed course.

Our course was recognised for innovation in architecture education, receiving a Commendation at the Standing Conference of Schools of Architecture (SCOSA) Architectural Education Award 2026.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: *BArch (Hons) Architecture*