BA (Hons) Architecture University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth

The BA (Hons) Architecture program at the University of Portsmouth is a course designed to equip students with the knowledge necessary to practice architecture professionally. The curriculum blends theory and practice and teaches students how to design built environments, from domestic spaces to urban landscapes. The course is recognized by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and allows students to progress towards becoming a professional architect. It offers a balanced combination of theory and studio work, where students get to practise and test out their detailed architectural designs. In the design studio, students are taught the art of creating spaces and structures with the help of innovative design techniques. The course programme also delve into sustainable design principles, the role of architecture in society, construction technology and project management, providing a holistic approach to architectural education. The program has industry links and provides students with opportunities to work on real projects, enhancing their employability after graduation. Students are offered work experience placements and opportunity to study abroad. Other features of the program include regular site visits and study trips as part of the curriculum. The student's final degree work is exhibited to the public at the end of the program, giving them the opportunity to display their abilities to future employers.

The University of Portsmouth is a public university in Portsmouth, England. It is one of only five universities in the South East of England to have been awarded the highest rating of Gold in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework. With around 28,280 students enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate programs, the university is the 25th largest higher education institution by student enrolments in the United Kingdom. Comprising five faculties, the university offers a wide range of academic disciplines. The university employs approximately 3,500 staff. In the 2023 edition of the Good University Guide – compiled by The Times and Sunday Times – the university ranked 62nd out of the 132 universities in the United Kingdom. In the Times Higher Education REF ranking, the university was ranked third in research power for modern post-1992 universities. Research conducted by the university has a significant global impact; in the latest edition of the Research Excellence Framework, 77 per cent of research submitted by the university was ranked as world-leading or internationally excellent, with impacts across society, health, culture and the environment