Department of Architecture and the Built Environment

About us

Welcome to the Department of Architecture and the Built Environment, an innovative centre of academic excellence with an established global reputation. Join our supportive community of experienced teaching staff, passionate researchers, and experts in practice.

Our award-winning R Block on Frenchay Campus is home to inspiring facilities, including computer-aided design (CAD) studios, workshops and digital facilities. Hone your craft in a space that won the Royal Fine Art Commission 'Building of the Year' award for Architectural Education.

We’ve been recognised for providing an outstanding student experience that has led our graduates to attain leading roles at prominent practices. This supports our connections with private, public and voluntary organisations, including strong partnerships with the City of Bristol and Design West.

Through collaboration with local, national and international employers, we’re producing environmental insight which underpins our teaching. From rural to commercial spaces, we’re discovering new ways to create sustainable buildings and empowering future architects to prioritise sustainability.

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Our subject areas

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Architecture

Our Architecture courses include: Architecture, Architectural Technology and Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture and Environmental Engineering and more.
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Construction, Property and Surveying

Our courses include: Property Development and Planning, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management, Real Estate, Building Services Engineering, Construction Project Management and more.
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Design

On our design courses, you'll work on live briefs, be inspired by study visits and benefit from our extensive industry links, both in buzzing Bristol and further afield.
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Our research and partnerships

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Research

Our extensive programme of research and consultancy combines academic excellence and policy relevance, for which it has a well-established national and international reputation.

Research
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Partnerships

We keep our teaching and research up to date through regular consultation with a range of employers and professional groups drawn from local, national and international businesses and public sector organisations.

Partnerships

Postgraduate research study

Our Graduate School offers you the opportunity to contribute to our dynamic and leading edge research.

Postgraduate research study

Our facilities

award-winning architecture building and studios

Architecture facilities

Spaces and facilities to inspire tomorrow's architecture.
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Construction, Property and Surveying facilities

Lay the foundations for a successful career in construction, real estate or surveying, learning from experienced professionals and getting to grips with all the latest industry-standard equipment.

Degree apprenticeships

Degree apprenticeships combine on-the-job training with academic study. View current apprenticeship opportunities across engineering, surveying, planning and computer science.

Find a degree apprenticeship

Providing talent for your business

Student consultancy projects offer local organisations free consultancy in exchange for hosting a student or group of students.

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News and events

News

Find out all the latest from the Department of Architecture and the Built Environment. You can also join our social channels:

News from the department

Events

Find out what architecture and the built environment events are taking place across the University and how you can take part.

Department events

Educational Resources for the Built Environment (for academic and professional use)

Education resources for the Built Environment for academics and professionals including films on building construction, history and conservation and a construction website. 

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