University of Westminster

This course blends creativity with technical skill, supported by inspiring tutors, cutting-edge facilities, and real-world opportunities. It is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), providing exemption from RIBA Part 1.

This course offers the opportunity to prepare for advanced study in architecture, providing an introduction to the creative professions that shape the design of interiors, buildings and urban spaces. Through design projects students learn about spatial, technical and cultural issues, and develop grounding skills and creative practices necessary for further study.

This long-established course is prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) to give exemption from the second stage of professional education. The emphasis is on innovative design work and developing a caring and critical approach to the study and practice of architecture.

This MA offers a unique opportunity for graduates interested in the intersection of architectural design, theory, and research. It encourages students to develop their own positions and identities as creative practitioners and thinkers.

This BA offers a distinctive approach to design, focusing on adapting existing buildings into innovative, functional, and inspiring interior environments. Unlike traditional architecture, this discipline focuses on designing from the inside out, creating spaces that inspire and challenge how we live and move through the world.

This course offers the opportunity to prepare for advanced study in interior architecture. It offers an inspiring introduction to the range of creative professions involved in designing the interiors of the future.

This MA promotes a speculative approach to spatial design that is rooted in theory and the world of ideas. With a special focus on people and place, the course will encourage you to develop a deep sympathy for the needs and aspirations of the users of a space, as well as a sensitivity towards physical and social contexts.

This interdisciplinary course brings together urban design, architecture, landscape and environmental planning. It develops a comprehensive understanding of urban planning while emphasising the role of urban design as an exploratory process to create climate-resilient, healthy and inclusive cities.

This course prepares you for advanced study before you progress onto a full honors degree. It offers an introduction to the creative professions that shape the design of interiors, buildings and urban spaces.

This MA focuses on the intersection of environment, society, and architecture. This course immerses students in urban design theory and practice. Students will explore sustainable urban development, public space design, and the social dynamics of cities.

This diploma includes all the taught components of the MA in Urban Design but excludes the dissertation. It is attractive to students looking for a bridging course in urban design, especially those who already hold a master's degree.

This certificate provides practitioners in the urban environment with the essential skills to interface with urban design effectively. It is attractive to students who do not wish to commit to the full MA programme; some students this as an entry point and later transfer to the MA.

Doctoral students interested in the design and management of urban environments benefit from supervision by staff working at the forefront of research on strategic design, mobilities and place making. The unique composition of the School combines the disciplines needed for the design of environmentally and socially sustainable cities.