Architecture

We're a leading school of architecture making a substantial contribution to a sustainable built environment to enhance the wellbeing of present and future generations.

Courses

Taught courses
Research programmes

Architecture and the Built Environment (MArch)

Full time

Progress in your journey to become a qualified architect, and produce innovative and integrated designs that address the challenges posed by a competitive and changing world.

Architecture: Professional Practice (PgDip)

Full time blended learning, Full time distance learning, Part time blended learning, Part time distance learning

On this programme, students will acquire an in-depth understanding of the legal and economic aspects of architectural practice and construction procurement, and the related skills necessary to practice effectively on entry into the architectural profession.

Computational Methods in Architecture (MSc)

Full time

Develop the advanced digital skills required to utilise innovative computational methods in the creative and design industries.

Environmental Design of Buildings (MSc)

Full time, Full time distance learning, Part time, Part time distance learning, Part time distance learning

By developing expertise in the design and specification of comfortable, healthy environments in and around buildings, you can make a valuable contribution to addressing climate emergency issues and to the future of sustainable built environments.

Master of Architecture (MArch)

Full time with sandwich year

Continue your journey to become a qualified architect, confident in your ability to confront the challenges posed by a competitive and changing world. 

Sustainable Building Conservation (MSc)

Full time, Part time

In the context of climate change, this distinctive programme addresses current challenges facing the conservation of historic buildings worldwide.

Urban Design (MA)

Full time

Prepare for your future urban design career through integrated and applied studio learning that connects theory, real‑world skills, and live development contexts.

Architecture (PhD)

Full-time, part-time

Develop a piece of original research in architecture and the built environment within an internationally recognised School known for excellence, creativity, and impact.

Why study with us

A leading school of architecture

Study in one of the top schools of architecture in the UK in the cosmopolitan capital city of Wales.

Research excellence

Our research spans the physical sciences, social sciences, humanities and design to foster excellence in key areas of architecture and the built environment.

Internationally recognised

Our internationally recognised academics work closely with our thriving postgraduate research community on projects such as the UK's first purpose-built, low-cost energy smart house.

Our talks

Postgraduate study at the Welsh School of Architecture

Find out what to expect from postgraduate study at the Welsh School of Architecture from Dr Sam Clark, Director of Recruitment and Admissions.

Master of Architecture (MArch)

Caroline Almond, MArch 1 Year Chair, and Dr Mhairi McVicar, MArch 2 Year Chair, provide an overview of the Master of Architecture programme and what to expect from years four and five of your studies.

Postgraduate research at the Welsh School of Architecture

Find out more about postgraduate research at the Welsh School of Architecture from Dr Vicki Stevenson, Director of Postgraduate Research.

Our School

Our School has an outstanding international reputation as a centre for built environment research and design. We pride ourselves on producing highly employable graduates who can apply expertise, rigour and imagination to architectural and design challenges across the world. Explore our facilities, School and research and take a look at some of our current postgraduate student projects in our online exhibition to learn more about what it is like to be part of a vibrant, collaborative school of architecture with a strong studio culture.

Our facilities

Find out more about the facilities available to staff and students at the Welsh School of Architecture.

WSA on Display exhibition

Our virtual exhibition will give you the opportunity to view a variety of work produced by our diverse range of courses over the last year.

Take a studio tour

Explore one of our studios using a 360 tour.

SAWSA - Architecture Society

SAWSA is the leading student community at Cardiff University for those interested in the fields of architecture and design.

Our research

We ranked 4th the UK in the Research Excellent Framework 2021 (REF) confirming our position as a world-leading centre of excellence for architecture and the built environment.