BSC (HONOURS) Architecture at Sheffield Hallam University

• Study a pioneering course in the field of sustainable architecture and design.
• Realise your creative potential to evolve environmental and sustainable architecture for the 21st Century.
• Explore social and political issues of architecture through design projects set within a broad range of rural and urban contexts.
• Study the culture, history and theory of architecture to inform your design projects.
• Learn digital modelling and CAD to the most up-to-date industry standards.

On this course, you'll join a highly-regarded and successful department, developing a range of practical and technical skills. You'll learn to think creatively and communicate effectively on a range of exciting projects — preparing you for your future career.

Project-based learning

All three years of the course are structured around applied learning. This links your studies to real-world situations.

The course seeks to train architects who care about people and the environment, and who appreciate how architecture can have a positive impact on society. Modules in the history and theory of architecture look deep into social and cultural issues, and help to explain how architecture is connected to them. Design projects then apply this knowledge and understanding.

A range of software is used for Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Modelling (BIM), which together allow exploration of the design and the creation of a data-rich environment.

Environmental emphasis

The curriculum specialises in environmental design and introduces fundamental knowledge of environmental science and low-energy design across all three years.

We use software that allows the environmental quality and energy performance of buildings to be simulated and tested — this is then used to inform studio design projects. Environmental simulation tools are also used to test 3D proposals in a variety of ways.

Field trips

Field study trips within the UK and Europe broaden your understanding of architecture within contemporary contexts, and prepare you for a variety of scenarios which you will find in practice.

Extracurricular activities, organised with our active architecture student society (SHarc), include hands-on workshops and a guest lecture series where students invite practitioners to discuss current issues and concerns.

Networking opportunities

Employers and practitioners are invited as studio tutors or visiting lecturers to engage with students.

We have strong connections with regional and national practices, which allow for excellent employment opportunities. This is aided by industry employer events, such as our end of year exhibition preview, and is aided further by a dedicated employability team. Your Year 3 modules also include several practice visits.

You'll also work with students from our overseas partner universities to work collaboratively on the same project.

Future careers

This course prepares you for a career as

• an architect
• in your own company as a chartered architect
• in architecture practices in the private and public sector in the UK, Europe and internationally
• construction companies
• digital design and management
• environmental consultants
• construction project management or design management
• property development
• teaching in colleges or universities
• third sector and charitable organisations