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Why study with us

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A leading school of Architecture

Study in one of the top schools for Architecture in UK.

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Design-led

Our programme has a focus on making, with two thirds of our BSc currently based on project work in the studio.

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Accredited course

Our architecture degree programme is RIBA and ARB accredited.

Courses

Entry year

Architecture (BSc)

Full time, 3 years

With our commitment to design innovation, inclusion, wellbeing and sustainability, our graduates lead the way in creating effective people focused spaces.

Architecture with a Year of Study Abroad (BSc)

Full time with year abroad, 4 years

With our commitment to design innovation, inclusion, wellbeing and sustainability, our graduates lead the way in creating effective people focused spaces.

Our talks

BSc Architectural Studies

Dr Sam Clark, Director of Recruitment and Admissions, talks you through learning and teaching on the BSc programme at the Welsh School of Architecture and the opportunities the school can offer you.

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.

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Our videos

Watch more videos from the Welsh School of Architecture and find out what it's like to study with us.

What I love about the Welsh School of Architecture is how much it feels like a family. The most important lesson I've learnt was understanding how much our designs can have an impact on society.
Dolunay Dogahan, BSc Architectural Studies

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Student Exhibition

The WSA student exhibition is a celebration of a year of outstanding hard work from students at both Bachelors and Masters level.

Buildings and facilities

I truly loved my time at the Welsh School of Architecture, it was seven years of hard work and full of challenge but an incredibly immersive and rewarding journey that has offered me so much.
Ross Hartland, (BSc, MArch, PgDip)

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Student support

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Guaranteed accommodation

We can guarantee a place in accommodation with other first year undergraduates, providing certain deadlines are met.

Student life

Learn more about our sport and recreation, free language programmes, living costs, learning support and the Students' Union.

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Living costs calculator

See how far your money goes by using our living costs calculator.

Next steps

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Download our undergraduate Architecture brochure.

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How to apply

Everything you need to know about our application process.