Architecture and the Built Environment
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Why Architecture and the Built Environment?
At the University of Huddersfield, our Architecture and Built Environment courses are your gateway to a future filled with innovation and impact, immersing you in a vibrant learning environment that encourages thinking outside the box and developing solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
Our courses are designed to spark your passion for design and sustainability. You’ll explore cutting-edge practices in user-centred design and Building Information Modelling, equipping you with the skills to create spaces that are not only functional, but also environmentally responsible and aesthetically pleasing.
Our commitment to hands-on learning ensures that you’ll have the chance to gain real-world experience through professional links and practice opportunities, both in the UK and internationally. These experiences are invaluable, allowing you to apply your knowledge in practical settings and build a network of industry contacts.
What can you do with a degree in Architecture and the Built Environment?
With an Architecture or Built Environment degree from the University of Huddersfield, you will have career opportunities in architectural design, urban planning and sustainable development. You can work as an architect, urban designer or landscape architect, creating functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces. The technical and creative skills you develop will also be applicable in roles such as architectural visualisation, heritage conservation and design consultancy. Additionally, you may find opportunities in construction management, environmental design and academia, where your expertise in building design and sustainability can drive innovation and education.
Our experts
We have many experts in Architecture and the Built Environment. Here are a few of them:
Dr Yun Gao
School of Arts and Humanities Deputy Director
Dr Yun Gao is a Reader in Architecture, Subject Group Leader for Architecture and Built Environment, and Director of Sustainable Living Research Centre in the School of Arts and Humanities.
Dr. Chamindi Malalgoda
Senior lecturer and the Course Leader of BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
Dr. Chamindi Malalgoda is a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying. She has led research on disaster resilience and climate change, contributing to over 60 research papers, books, and reports in the built environment field.
Paul Vasantharaj
Senior lecturer and the Course Leader of BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
Paul is a Senior Lecturer at Huddersfield with 25+ years in construction and project management. A Chartered Surveyor and PMP®, he leads UG/PG courses, supports RICS APC and promotes tech-driven, competency-based education in the built environment.
Blogs
A day in the life of a first year student
Hi guys! My name is Muryum. Find out what it's like to be a first year Architecture student at Huddersfield.
A Day in the Life: Architecture
Hi, I'm Habibah and I'm just finishing my first year at the University of Huddersfield. Learn more about a day in my life studying Architecture (International) (RIBA Part 1) BA(Hons).
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Related Research
Centre for Archaeology
We offer world-class services in research, consultancy and community archaeology – all supported by cutting-edge equipment and facilities – and we are committed to education and dissemination of our research beyond academia.
Sustainable Living Research Centre
The Sustainable Living Research Centre, part of ASRI of Sustainable Environment, explores two key themes: sustainable living—covering diverse lifestyles, heritage, tourism, and zero-carbon solutions—and future mobility, including autonomous, shared, and green transport.
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