Architecture

Founded in 1908 as Birmingham School of Architecture, we have a long history but are now looking to the future. We believe design has the power to create transformational change. Through our teaching, research and strong connections to industry we empower our students to create ideas and actions to radically change the way we live, now and into the future.

You’ll be based in the £62 million Parkside Building – part of our City Centre Campus. We offer facilities which will reflect the work environment you will enter after graduating. Working with our expert technicians, you’ll be supported from concept through to completion.

In our workshops you will use a range of equipment including 3D printing, wood machining, metal fabrication, CNC router, four axis milling, waterjet cutting, plaster, ceramic and glass workshops, laser cutting and etching,
plastic forming, and ply moulding. You will also have access to a photography studio, our computer and project learning laboratories, and a social learning space to support your studies.

Architecture courses

Foundation Year courses

Our Foundation Years offer you an additional year of study to ensure progression to your chosen degree.

Undergraduate courses

Find out about our range of undergraduate courses available for Architecture.

Postgraduate courses

Take a look at the Architecture postgraduate courses and research degrees available.

Our research

Our research has grown from the disciplines of architecture, landscape architecture, design for future living, interior architecture and design, and product and furniture design. Our research draws on this inter and trans-disciplinarity to contribute to international and national research agendas and policies in relation to the designed environment.

Explore Architecture

Facilities

Take a look around some of the facilities, studios and workshops that you’ll have access to.

Our staff

When you study your degree with us, you will enjoy a wealth of expertise from those in your relevant field.

Our graduates

We're proud to boast an alumni community of more than 200,000 graduates in 120 countries across the world.

Working in industry

If you choose to study at BCU, you will get the chance to work with industry, where you'll gain valuable experience.

Blog

Check out our blog where we share our experiences and visionary ideas with each other, the industry and the world.

Inspired Festival

Inspired Festival is a showcase of work from students from the Faculty of Arts, Design and Media.

Portfolio guidance

To support your application you may be asked to submit, or bring in, a portfolio. We've put together a range of useful tips and guidance to help you build one.

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News

There is always something happening around the University and our latest news is a great way to find out what's going on.

Go Abroad

Whatever you want to achieve, going abroad will give you the skills, knowledge and experience to make a difference to your future.

Living in Birmingham

Whether you’re moving to Birmingham or you’re a Brummie at heart, there’s so much to student life here to explore, no matter which campus you're based at.

Open Days

The best way to explore what's on offer is to come and see us. Our in-person events provide the perfect opportunity to chat to our staff and students, and check out our state-of-the-art facilities.

More Information

Why study with us?

Find out why you should choose BCU and study with us.

Why choose BCU?

Student information

Learn how to apply for a place on one of our courses, check out our student accommodation and discover more about services that will enable you to gain the most from your studies.

Student information

Placements

You may be required to undertake a placement as part of your course, or offered the opportunity to do so voluntarily during your time at BCU. 

Placements at BCU

Funding

We're here to help you with any questions or problems you may have, both before and during your time as a student here. Fees, funding, budgeting, money management - we can help you get to grips with it all.

Financial information

International

You’ll find a diverse and welcoming environment at Birmingham City University. We’re a modern and dynamic international university, with staff, students and alumni from more than 100 countries. With 30,000 students in the second largest city in the UK.

International study information