Architecture

We are a leading school of architecture with a commitment to helping to create a built environment that enhances people’s lives, without destroying the planet for future generations.

Why study with us

The Welsh School of Architecture is one of the top schools of architecture in the UK and is committed to equipping students with the skills needed to create sustainable architecture and cities that enhance people’s lives without destroying the planet. With a focus on making and harnessing creativity, we encourage students to challenge their boundaries and move forward with their ideas.

A leading school of architecture

Study in one of the top schools of architecture in the UK.

Design-led

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

Accredited course

RIBA and ARB accredited course in architecture.

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. If I was to give any tips to new architecture students, it would be to enjoy your designs, don't be scared to try new things, be bold! After all, as a student you have the freedom to explore concepts and push your creativity. This is the time to experiment.

Dolunay Dogahan, BSc Architectural Studies

Courses

Entry year

Architecture (BSc/MArch)

Full time with Work-based Learning, 5 years

The BSc/MArch is a unique degree scheme, as once you finish your last year studying the BSc degree, you spend the first year of your MArch degree following architectural practice.

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.

Our school and students

Explore our facilities and watch our student videos to learn more about what it is like to be part of a vibrant, collaborative school of architecture with a strong studio culture.

We are the Welsh School of Architecture

Find out about the Welsh School of Architecture, learn about our core values and see what it is like to be part of our School.

A journey through the Welsh School of Architecture

The Welsh School of Architecture’s iconic Grade II listed Bute building has undergone an extensive renovation to incorporate new bespoke facilities including larger studio spaces, a Hybrid Studio, a Living lab and an Exhibition Hall. This new film showcases the building’s new look, taking viewers on a journey guided by current students and their experiences of studying in the school.

Studying at the Welsh School of Architecture

BSc Architectural Studies student Zizy talks about our School environment, student life, and tips for architecture course applicants

Welsh School of Architecture virtual tour

View our new photographic tour of the spaces and equipment available to you at the Welsh School of Architecture.

Buildings and locations

All facilities Teaching spaces Specialist facilities Studios Libraries and study spaces Social spaces

List view
Map view

Architecture studio

Located in Bute Building

Explore one of our studios using a 360 tour.

Architecture library

Located in Bute Building

Students and staff have direct access to the library's collection of books, journals, reference and technical literature and audio-visual material. In addition to these resources the library also holds a rare books collection.

Welsh School of Architecture student exhibition 2022

The 2022 WSA student exhibition is a celebration of a year of outstanding hard work from students at both Bachelors and Masters level.

This year the exhibition takes a step back from the 'final images' of architectural design in order to bring you closer to the variety of design processes and interim outputs that inform our students' final proposals. Explore, interrogate, and learn how quick initial sketches become elaborate illustrations, how traced drawings become rendered 3D models, and how tectonic inspirations become constructional details.

Explore the exhibition

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. I was fully immersed in all that the school had to offer, I loved that there was so much to learn and the diversity of knowledge gave me confidence when moving into practice

Ross Hartland, (BSc, MArch, PgDip)