Bachelor of Arts - BA - Hons in Architecture Falmouth University

Strike out on your career path to become an architect with this RIBA and ARB Part 1 accredited degree course, which focuses on the interplay between thinking and making to prepare you for professional practice. With access to a dedicated studio environment and well-equipped workshops, you’ll work on live briefs and gain hands-on experience while developing a sustainable, socially engaged approach. You’ll master techniques for understanding places, acquire powerful communication skills and discover how to design for communities and clients in response to environmental issues. This industry-focused architecture course is taught through integrated design projects where knowledge is discussed and shared in a professional studio environment. Projects range from small-scale, fast-paced challenges to comprehensive design projects, which will allow you to showcase your wide-ranging skills as they develop over the three years of the degree. You'll apply drawing, 2D and 3D CAD design, model-making, design process and writing to architectural projects, as you develop critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills. On top of sharing your ideas in active debates, you'll learn collaborative and organisational skills with group design projects. Throughout the Architecture course, we'll prepare you for professional practice; you'll learn the principles of participatory design, allowing you to begin to navigate the complex issues you'll face working in architecture. Upon completion of your Architecture degree you'll have the ability to define and create critically strategic projects as well as the ability to challenge existing briefs to create architecture that excels in its inclusivity and relevance to the issues that face society today and in the future. You'll explore the craft of architecture, understand the tectonics of materials and their relationship with each other, and develop a critical understanding of architecture's response to place.

Falmouth University, located in Cornwall, England, is a leading institution renowned for its excellence in creative arts and design education. Established in 1902 as Falmouth School of Art, it gained university status in 2012. The university is known for its innovative approach to teaching and its vibrant artistic community.

Falmouth University offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines including fine art, design, media, performance, and writing. Its curriculum emphasizes practical, hands-on learning experiences combined with theoretical knowledge, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and professional skills among its students.

The university boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including studios, workshops, performance spaces, and digital media labs, providing students with the resources they need to explore and experiment in their chosen fields. Additionally, Falmouth's strong industry connections offer students opportunities for internships, collaborations, and real-world projects, preparing them for successful careers in the creative industries.

The university's picturesque campus in Cornwall provides an inspiring backdrop for artistic exploration, with its stunning coastal scenery and vibrant cultural scene. Falmouth's location also offers unique opportunities for students to engage with the local community and draw inspiration from the rich cultural heritage of the region.