BA (Hons) Architecture at Regent's University London aims to help students develop skills that will aid them in designing buildings that shape lives, communities and futures.

Regent's BA (Hons) Architecture is a future-focused degree that combines creative exploration with real-world application, preparing students to address key challenges facing the built environment today.

From climate resilience and housing to urban inequality and wellbeing, students learn how architecture can drive positive social and environmental change.

Based in the heart of London's Regent's Park on an 11-acre private campus, with on-site accommodation available, students are immersed in one of the world's most architecturally diverse cities.

Through a dynamic studio culture, they develop design thinking, technical knowledge and creative confidence while working on live briefs, collaborating with communities and responding to real-world conditions.

The course encourages experimentation, critical thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration, alongside a strong emphasis on sustainability, emerging technologies and social impact.

Students explore how people experience and interact with space, developing innovative and responsible design solutions.

With small class sizes, close access to expert practitioners, strong industry engagement, and a creative community representing more than 130 nationalities, Regent's offers a personalised and globally connected learning environment, equipping graduates with the skills, mindset and portfolio needed for contemporary architectural practice.

School: School of Arts & Culture
Course: BA (Hons) Architecture
Type: Undergraduate
Location: London, UK
Course dates: BA (Hons) three-year pathway: September 2026 to July 2029; BA (Hons) four-year pathway with Foundation: September 2026 or January 2027 to July 2030.
Application deadline: 21 August 2026

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What will I learn during this course?

Students develop a broad, future-focused architectural skillset, including:

– Architectural design and spatial thinking through studio-based learning
– Drawing, model-making and prototyping as iterative processes
– Digital design and visualisation tools, including CAD and emerging technologies
– Environmental and technical design, including sustainable strategies
– Critical thinking and research, informed by history and theory
– Communication skills across drawing, writing, presentation and portfolio development
– Professional practice, ethics and understanding of industry frameworks
– Collaboration and interdisciplinary working with peers, communities and industry partners
– Entrepreneurial and industry awareness through live projects and placements

What are the requirements?

– Entry requirements typically include
– Secondary education equivalent to UK A-levels (or international equivalent)
– A portfolio of creative work demonstrating visual and spatial thinking
– An interview as part of the admissions process

Applicants who do not meet the requirements for direct entry can join the four-year pathway with an integrated Foundation year. International applicants must meet Regent's English language requirements.

What facilities and resources are available?

Students are based at Regent's Park campus in central London, with access to specialist facilities including:

– Dedicated design studios with access to workspaces and storage
– CAD and Mac labs with plotters for large-format printing
– 3D workshops for model-making and digital fabrication, including laser cutting and 3D printing
– Photography and film studios with access to media services for equipment loan
– Exhibition spaces for reviews, showcases and public presentations
– Extensive architecture and design resources through the university library
– Adobe Creative Cloud access

These facilities support a hands-on, studio-based learning environment integrating digital and physical making.

What career prospects can I expect upon graduating?

– Architectural assistant (with progression to professional qualification)
– Interior architecture or spatial design
– Urban or landscape design
– Architectural visualisation or digital design roles
– Exhibition, set or installation design
– Roles in conservation, heritage or urban strategy
– Graduates may also pursue postgraduate study in architecture or related disciplines

The course emphasises professional readiness through live projects, industry engagement and portfolio development, supporting entry into practice or alternative creative careers.

Who teaches this course?

– Joshua Waterstone, course leader, BA Architecture
– Laoura Englezou, director of programmes architecture and interior design
– Owain Caruana-Davies, design tutor
– Antonis Anagnostidis, design tutor
– Eddie Chan, design tutor
– Celeste Williams, technical demonstrator
– Dragan Pavlovic, history and theory tutor
– Kristina Bonnington, history and theory tutor
– Joveria Baig, professional practice tutor

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