Architecture

This course is a four-year degree. you’ll build in-depth knowledge of architectural principles as well as applied science and technology, exploring creative design issues through drawings and models, developing presentation and computer modelling skills using industry-standard software.

ELP programs are offered by universities or pathway institutions to assist students in achieving the language proficiency required for academic studies. You can get admitted to your course with a lower language requirement if you do an ELP program.

An industrial placement year is a great way to help you decide what kind of career you might like when you graduate. as well as giving you the opportunity to develop your skills, you’ll gain a real insight into working life in a particular company or sector. with the help and support of our dedicated employability team, you can choose to undertake a salaried industrial placement year at one of the 100+ companies that we work with. if you decide to undertake a placement year this will extend your period of study by 12 months and, on successful completion, you will be awarded the ‘industrial’ variant in your degree title to demonstrate your added experience to future employers. during your industrial placement you will have an industrial supervisor from within the company, plus an academic supervisor who will keep in touch throughout your placement.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

A degree from leeds and the experience you'll gain here will give you the edge to find the career you want. your course will give you the experience and knowledge that employers are looking for to help you secure a graduate job. university of leeds students are among the top 5 most targeted by top employers according to the graduate market 2021, high fliers research. architecture graduates are in great demand from multi-disciplinary consultancies specialising in building design and contractors engaged in building construction and project management. examples of recent graduate destinations include: hks architects squire and partners ryder architecture akt ii

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of Leeds has partnerships with the following companies: