Architecture

Why Architecture at UEL

University of East London’s architecture program ranked 2nd nationally for teaching quality in the 2025 National Student Survey, though what sets it apart is how theory converges with practice. Labs equipped with laser cutters, 3D printers, and robotic arms allow hands-on work with industry-standard software like AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, Rhino, and energy simulation tools such as IES. The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists accreditation grants associate membership upon graduation, while the Sustainability Research Institute developed Sugarcrete®—an award-winning, carbon-neutral building material that emerged from collaborative research.

Architectural Design Technology

The BSc (Hons) Architectural Design Technology brings together architecture, engineering, and construction management into integrated practice. CIAT-accredited, it trains designers who understand technological constraints while collaborating in interdisciplinary teams—mirroring real-world project dynamics. Second-year curriculum covers construction processes, cost management, and contractual procedures, building professional competencies. The final year shifts toward project leadership, material integration, and research-driven innovation, preparing graduates for decision-making roles where technical knowledge meets creative vision.

Architecture at University of East London

The BSc (Hons) Architecture (RIBA) Part 1 serves as the foundation for professional qualification, approved by both RIBA and ARB. It balances creative development with technical rigor through drawing, model-making, and computational design, while exploring history, theory, and technology in personalized sessions. The design studio becomes an experimental space where each participant develops their own approach, tackling complex challenges that demand integration of theoretical understanding and practical skills—cultivating individual voices within a collaborative environment.

Architecture for Practitioners

The MArch Architecture (ARB/RIBA PART 2) centers on climate urgency, guided by the mission “0% carbon and 100% people.” Rather than replicating office practice, it pushes the profession forward through innovative project development methods. Participants address real challenges in East London and beyond, sharpening critical thinking while building design solutions. Completion exempts graduates from the Part 2 ARB/RIBA examination—one of three stages required for UK architectural registration—recognizing the rigor of this research-intensive pathway.

Architecture and Urbanism

This one-year MA Architecture and Urbanism advances the institution’s legacy in computational design, focusing on parametric and object-oriented approaches. Digital tools for modeling, fabrication, and visualization prepare graduates for careers in computational practice, digital construction, or urban planning. The shared digital platform simulates workflows found in leading firms, encouraging experimentation with new ways of shaping spaces and cities. The curriculum connects design thinking with advanced manufacturing technologies and sustainability strategies, bridging conceptual ambition with material reality.

Landscape Architecture

The MA Professional Landscape Architecture welcomes holders of landscape architecture degrees or Landscape Institute conversion qualifications. Through design studios, live projects, and theoretical inquiry, it examines migration, inequality, climate change, urban growth, and food security. Participants collaborate with British practices on actual commissions, working across scales from detailed interventions to regional planning. The final project allows focus on a chosen professional dimension, while graduates gain access to the Landscape Institute’s Pathway to Chartership for professional registration.