Department of Design and the Built Environment
Welcome to the Department of Design and the Built Environment at the University of Huddersfield. We have a long history of architectural education, since the school of Architecture was first established by Norman Culley in 1921.
Our programmes focus on cutting edge design practice and address some of the latest challenges and opportunities for our industries, including Sustainability, User Centred Design, and Building Information Modelling. Our international and industry led focus provides students with opportunities to really broaden their perspectives and understand the need to deliver innovative solutions that satisfy the physical, cultural and social conditions wherever development is required.
Our programmes are fully accredited by professional bodies like the Architects Registration Board (ARB), the Royal Institute for British Architects (RIBA) Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3; the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT); the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE); The Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PASQ); the Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM); and the University has Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Accredited Centre Status.
Our enterprising graduates are well represented at the top of the architecture, design and built environment professions, both nationally and internationally.
Our Department vision:
Excellence in teaching and research in Architecture, Design and the Built Environment, playing a leading role through investigation, creativity and innovation.
The following core values are central to this vision:
Nurturing critical thinking and practice through a student-centred learning environment with inspirational staff
Industry focused and practice led approach
Trust and commitment creating lasting relationships
Courses
Undergraduate Courses
Postgraduate Taught Courses
Postgraduate Research Courses
Research Centres
