Architecture

Why Architecture in Coventry

Coventry University ranks second for student satisfaction in the West Midlands according to the Complete University Guide 2026, reflecting how faculty combine real design experience with ongoing research involvement. Programs hold accreditation from both the Architects Registration Board and Royal Institute of British Architects, ensuring graduates receive professional recognition. Studios and labs feature current CAD software versions, including building information modeling systems and energy analysis tools that mirror industry standards.

Architecture

The Architecture BSc (Hons) program merges creative vision with technical capabilities. First-year students develop foundational skills through hand drawing, sketching, and model-making while exploring the discipline’s historical and theoretical dimensions. Second year shifts focus to tectonics and contemporary urban planning, where material selection, structural decisions, and ecological solutions converge through 3D-modeling exercises. Final projects synthesize design, technology, and ecology—recent work includes the Coventry City Council building and Peace and Reconciliation Centre.

Architectural Engineering at Coventry University

Architectural Engineering BEng (Hons) connects engineering principles with architectural vision to create safe, functional structures. Students develop interdisciplinary expertise spanning management and design, cultivating their professional identity as architectural engineers. The curriculum encompasses architectural design, construction supervision, project management, quantity surveying, and building services engineering. A foundation year option builds mathematical competency and introduces fundamental principles for those requiring additional preparation before entering the degree program.

Architectural Technologies

Architectural Technology BSc (Hons) prepares leading construction process designers for roles in architectural practice and urban planning. A common first year allows students to collaborate with peers from adjacent disciplines, broadening their professional perspective. The second year explores building technologies, environmental systems, adaptive design, and building pathology. Final-year students consolidate their knowledge through practical applications—developing sustainable environment solutions and designing urban infrastructure that addresses contemporary challenges.

Architectural Design and Technology

This practice-oriented program, available as BSc or MSci, combines creativity with digital tools to tackle challenges inspired by real scenarios. Students design sustainable buildings that meet regulations, fit budgets, and integrate ecological considerations throughout development. The integrated MSci route advances technical design and creative problem-solving, developing expertise in BIM modeling and material innovations. Studio projects and industry partnerships provide hands-on experience designing user-centered sustainable spaces that respond to contemporary needs.

Architecture MArch

Architecture MArch explores the discipline where science meets art, advancing careers toward professional practice. First-year curriculum develops comprehensive design skills across scales while examining building technologies, environmental design, and cultural contexts. The second year addresses complexities within modern architecture as an international field of creative inquiry. Students complete a 60-credit diploma project, critically analyzing diverse sources while mastering professional practice and management approaches that prepare them for planning successful communities.