The courses offered by the Architectural Studies Department encompass a wide spectrum of activities ranging from conceptual architectural design processes and technical detailing through to project planning and property maintenance. Employment prospects across all disciplines are excellent, with final year students in many cases receiving job offers before they have even completed their courses. Former students of the Architectural Studies Department can now be found working all around the world, and we are delighted, although frankly not surprised, to receive many glowing reports from employers concerning the quality of our graduates. Environmental issues are of course at the top of everyone’s agenda these days and the Architectural Studies Department is no exception. We are keenly aware of the significant responsibility placed upon all those involved in the design, construction and maintenance of the built environment to protect the natural environment, and so you will find that sustainability is a key theme which permeates through all our courses. This is no mere lip service to this most vital of issues, but a genuine commitment to empower our students to design and build with integrity and sensitivity. Courses are centred around design studios which provide wonderfully vibrant environments for stimulating creative activity and discussion. You will find that our staff are extraordinarily passionate about what they do, and are committed to providing students with a first-class learning experience. The truth is that there is much in the built environment which fails to rise above mediocrity – our goal is to equip our students with the knowledge, skills and desire to aim for, and achieve, excellence. So be prepared to be challenged to think in new ways and to question conventions. Make no mistake about it, we expect a lot from our students, but we can guarantee that your time in UWIC will be enriching and thoroughly enjoyable. If you have any questions about the courses described in the following pages, please don’t hesitate to contact the programme leaders who will be very happy to help.
Nick Evans Head of Architectural Studies
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