How you learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

Our academics bring a wealth of professional experience, cutting-edge knowledge and research into our studios. We also have a great team of visiting lecturers from some of the UK’s prestigious architectural practices. 

In our workshop spaces you’ll have support from specialist technicians. Here you’ll have access to a range of design software, modelling equipment and digital fabrication machines.

You learn through:

• Small group seminars 
• Studio design tutorials 
• Lectures 
• Workshop practicals
• Coursework
• Design portfolio assessments
• Physical model assessments
• Illustrated reports
• Essays
• Placement opportunities
• Verbal presentations

Assessment briefs throughout the course are designed to support and encourage individual and diverse exploration, set against common learning outcomes and assessment criteria.

Key themes

This course provides a collaborative, practical and applied learning experience at all levels, bridging the gap between your studies and real-world situations. Sustainable design practices are embedded across all years of study, exposing you to current global issues and fostering innovative and experimental approaches to building design. 

To support your transition into higher education, our Introduction to Architecture module is seen as an extended induction to the course. Immerse yourself in the captivating context of architecture's culture, history, and theories – to inspire your own design projects.

You’ll develop practical and technical skills – including proficiency in a range of modelling software, from Computer Aided Design (CAD) to Building Information Modelling (BIM). These tools enable you to explore designs and create data-rich environments, enhancing your capabilities as an architect.

You’ll engage in team-based projects within the design studio environment, with an opportunity to work across disciplines in an innovative collaborative project module. You’ll also work with real clients on design projects, allowing you to hone your practical skills and make tangible contributions to the world. 

Course support

At every level of study, students are given the opportunity to thrive, culturally, personally and professionally. Throughout your learning journey, you’ll experience a range of dedicated support, such as:

• Access to our unique student support triangle to help with your personal, academic and career development
• Access to our Skills Centre with one-to-ones, webinars and online resources, where you can get help with planning and structuring your assignments
• Free access to office and studio space, expert workshops, freelance opportunities and a vast business network ready for you to tap into

Course leaders and tutors

Oli Cunningham

BSc (Hons) Architecture Course Leader

I am a qualified architect with extensive experience in both practice and education. I joined Sheffield Hallam University in 2016 and currently lead the first year o … Read more

Applied learning

Your course has been designed to embrace real-world challenges and provide you with the practical skills and knowledge you need to succeed. 

Work placements

You’ll have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement in between your second and third years. This gives you valuable work experience to prepare you for your future career and allows you to graduate with an Applied Professional Diploma to add to your CV. 

You’ll apply a wide range of practical abilities and knowledge to real-world situations, developing independent and creative decision-making skills. 

Live projects 

You’ll apply your knowledge, skills and research in studio design projects, with increasing challenges from year to year. 

You’ll creatively engage with diverse scenarios, contexts, clients and live project briefs. Communication and collaboration are fundamental to both studio learning and architectural practice. You’ll cultivate ethical approaches to architectural practice through research, history and theory modules – exploring social and political issues across a range of design projects. 

You’ll gain a strong repertoire of skills using industry-standard digital software – from CAD to digital modelling, environmental simulation and graphic presentation. 

Field trips

Connect theory to experiential learning with opportunities for European and UK trips, site and building visits, and studying abroad. 

Previous destinations have included renowned architectural cities such as Rotterdam, Rome, Venice, Barcelona and Berlin. UK visits have included London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester and Bristol. 

Networking opportunities

You’ll gain professional engagement and real-world learning from guest speakers, practising tutors, and a short work placement in your final year.

We’ll encourage you to take on extra-curricular activities to raise your profile and gain confidence, including design competitions, exhibitions and networking events. 

There’s also a chance to attend and exhibit at Future Now. This is Sheffield’s festival of creativity – where we ask emerging creatives to show us the future through exhibitions, events, performances and screenings.

Future careers

This course prepares you for a career in:

• Architecture
• Other design focused professions
• Construction 
• Digital design and management 
• Environmental consultancy 
• Project or design management
• Property development 
• Teaching in colleges or universities 
• Third-sector and charitable organisations 

Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for: 

• Foster + Partners
• Glen Howells Architects
• Hawkins\Brown
• Mae Architects
• Fielden Clegg Bradley
• Simpson Haugh
• Cullinan Studio
• BDP
• Purcell Architects

Where will I study?

You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.

City Campus

City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.

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Location

Howard Street
Sheffield
S1 1WB

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Adsetts library

Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.

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Entry requirements

Fees and funding

• Home students
• International students

Home students

Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2024/25 is £9,250 per year. These fees are regulated by the UK government and are therefore subject to changes in government policy. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.

If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.

International students

Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £16,655 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.

Financial support for home/EU students

How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.

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Additional course costs

This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.

Additional costs for Architecture courses (PDF, 329.3KB)

Legal information

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