Architecture and Built Environment 2023

Subjects are taught through tutorials, seminars, workshops, computer laboratory classes, 'criticism' presentations and individual teaching. Visiting critics, tutors and lecturers of international repute contribute to the wealth of expertise in the department. Along with traditional architectural skills, we aim to develop vocational skills and environmentally responsible attitudes in a rapidly changing world. You will gain a broad grounding in design thinking, analysis, awareness of environmental issues and multimedia communication of ideas.

We offer excellent facilities including state-of-the-art labs, the Sustainable Research Building and studios. Both the Marmont Centre for Renewable Energy and the new creative energy dwellings on University Park demonstrate the use of renewable energy technologies and their integration with architectural design.

Our strong links with UK and international companies mean that our graduates have excellent prospects for employment, research training and professional recognition. The majority of our graduates will continue with careers in architecture or building services engineering, while others seek new directions such as web design, graphics, project management, journalism, energy management, construction and housing administration.

• The University of Nottingham is consistently named as one of the most targeted universities by Britain’s leading graduate employers
  (The Graduate Market in 2013-2020, High Fliers Research)
• We are also ranked as the number one university for job prospects
  (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2015).

Inspiring research

We have developed a worldwide reputation for our research and productive links with industry. There are a number of high-profile research groups within the department, focusing on areas such as environmental design, building services, urban design, building technology and architectural humanities.

Professional accreditation

The BArch and MEng courses are both accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Architects' Registration Board (ARB) for exemption from their Part One professional examination. Similarly, the BEng and MEng are both accredited by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE). In addition, the DipArch is recognised by the RIBA and ARB for Part Two professional accreditation. We also run a successful accredited ARB/RIBA Part Three professional practice course. Professional recognition and accreditation offered by our courses applies to home/EU and international students.

87.3% of undergraduates from the Department of Architecture and Built Environment secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual salary for these graduates was £23,150.*

* HESA Graduate Outcomes 2020. The Graduate Outcomes % is derived using The Guardian University Guide methodology. The average annual salary is based on graduates working full-time within the UK.

We offer opportunities to study in Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe and the United States. Further information can be found on our study abroad web pages.

Nottingham has the highest number of any UK university on outward mobility under Erasmus.*

* Erasmus student and staff numbers by institution, Erasmus+ 2014.

Offers are normally made without interview. Students with non-standard entry qualifications, including mature students, may be invited for an interview.

For details of our University-wide open days, please see our open days pages.