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Our vibrant and diverse community of staff and students are enthusiastic about using their architectural talent and knowledge to make a positive difference in the world.
We foster a culture of drawing, making and the theories behind these.
You'll learn through a combination of taught lectures, seminars and workshops, and further develop your professional and creative skills through work in the design studio and reviews.
Lectures support studio teaching, providing insights into key concepts, methods and theories that inform design work.
Benefit from practical experiences by engaging in field classes, studying architecture in context and connecting with external parties.
Take advantage of opportunities to engage with the local community and better understand the relationship between community and architecture.
In a rapidly changing world, we demonstrate the importance of rigorous research in underpinning new ideas and critical thinking. Our research-based education enables you to enter the world of work as reflective practitioners or as practitioner researchers.
Develop expertise in a range of subjects related to our research area of "urban living", including post-oil futures, sustainable cities, experiential mapping, retrofit and regeneration, and digital practices.
You'll have the opportunity to apply for a period of credit-bearing work experience during your studies. Our well-established links with both the architecture profession and the wider built environment sector will help you expand your professional skills and knowledge.
You may also have the opportunity to gain teaching experience, engaging with various teaching and learning styles of studio architecture with our undergraduate cohorts.
The heart of the School of Architecture is on our London Road campus in a redesigned and refitted character building, re-purposing an old library.
You'll have access to dedicated studio facilities, including your own desk and space, available seven days-a-week.
You can also utilise other facilities within the School of Built Environment on our main Whiteknights campus, including digital environments.
Our students have priority access to a modelmaking workshop and dedicated technical support.
We offer workshops and activities in areas such as drawing and mapping in the field, model and architectural photography, casting in concrete and plaster, 3D printing, vacuum forming, laser cutting and digital cutting of thin materials.
The University of Reading offers a range of support and development services to ensure you reach your full potential while you study.
Showcase your project and design work to industry at our End of Year Show.
This annual event provides excellent networking opportunities and assists in securing work experience, placements, or jobs after graduation.
