Welsh School of Architecture

The distinctiveness of our School lies in our tradition of combining creativity with a focus on making, our research portfolio, calibre of staff and unique location.

Research that matters

The Welsh School of Architecture is 4th in the UK with a GPA of 3.53 in the Research Excellence Framework (REF), confirming our position as a world-leading centre of excellence for architecture and the built environment.

Courses

We offer the qualifications needed to become a registered architect.

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Research at the Welsh School of Architecture

Explore the cutting edge research at the Welsh School of Architecture.

Facilities

Our facilities include an architectural robotics lab, a workshop, media lab, library and a digital fabrications lab.

WSA On Display: Student Exhibition 2021

Launched on the 10 September 2021, our virtual exhibition showcases a variety of work produced from our diverse range of courses.

Industry and research collaborations

We have productive research links with practice, industry and with universities in other countries that have led to significant contributions beyond academia.

Though our research and teaching cover a wide spectrum of topics and aspects of architecture, our mission as a School is to contribute to the creation of a built environment that enhances people’s lives now while contributing to the wellbeing of future generations.

Juliet Davis Head of the Welsh School of Architecture