Architecture and the Built Environment 2019/20 Undergraduate Guide by University of Huddersfield

Undergraduate study

Architecture and the Built Environment 2019/20

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Teaching Excellence Framework Gold Award Huddersfield is a TEF gold-rated institution delivering consistently outstanding teaching and learning of the highest quality found in the UK (Teaching Excellence Framework, 2017).

University of the Year The Times Higher Education named us as University of the Year in November 2013. They liked our “bold, imaginative and innovative initiatives.”

A Four Star University QS Stars has given us four stars. That means we are “highly international, demonstrating excellence in both teaching and research with an excellent environment for students and staff.”

Global Teaching Excellence Award We won the first Global Teaching Excellence Award. It recognised the University’s commitment to world-class teaching and its success in developing students as independent learners and critical thinkers (HEA, 2017).

Queen’s Anniversary Prize The Queen’s Anniversary Prize is a big thing in UK Higher Education. We were delighted to earn one for our role in expanding global boundaries of new music.

Athena Swan We’re serious about gender equality. We want an equal number of men and women on our science and engineering courses, for instance. Our commitment was recognised in 2015 with the Athena SWAN Bronze Award.

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Welcome to Architecture and the Built Environment Architecture and the Built Environment at Huddersfield is an award-winning, professionally accredited, international subject area. Studying with us offers you the opportunity to be part of an inspiring cross-disciplinary environment, benefiting from high quality teaching and learning, with access to industry-leading facilities. You will have the opportunity to benefit from high profile, world-leading input into your course, supplemented by ‘live’ projects, industry placements and internships. We provide an ideas-led approach to creative risk, exploration, questioning, entrepreneurship and collaboration towards the pursuit of the most innovative and creative work.

We have won many international awards and have a strong graduate employment record with our graduates working around the world. We are passionate about the subject area and your personal development. The £30m investment in a new building for our School, planned to open in 2019, will ensure that you benefit from the best possible infrastructure to realise your full potential. I hope you will join us and I look forward to welcoming you to the School. Professor Mike Kagioglou Dean, School of Art, Design and Architecture

Find out more about our awards at hud.ac.uk/about/our-awards

Do you get inspired walking through a vibrant city? Are you fascinated by how new technology is changing our living spaces?

Study with us We’re given briefs to work on as though they’re real architecture projects, so it’s more relevant to working in practice. Jack Petch, Architecture (International) (RIBA Part 1) BA(Hons)

Catalina Ionita, Architecture (International) (RIBA Part 1) BA(Hons)

Check this out! 100% The UK’s only University where all our permanent teaching staff are Fellows of the Higher Education Academy.*

We are ranked 6th for Architecture in the Guardian University Guide League Tables 2018.

Architecture and the Built Environment helps you get under the skin of buildings to understand how they are created conceptually and physically. You’ll learn how all sorts of disciplines like design and social planning come together to create a cityscape. It’s as much about hopes and dreams as bricks and mortar. So many things go into creating a successful building, which is why we aim to help you develop diverse skills. You’ll be encouraged to think critically and creatively to solve tough challenges. And you’ll build up the practical skills you’ll need on the job. At the end of your course you should be able to come up with ingenious solutions to building challenges that could make you extremely employable. It’s not all on the drawing board either. We aim to get you out into the real world, with links to industry and commerce in the UK and overseas. We also offer opportunities to work on real world projects, with some big name developers and architects. Every step of the way, we focus on the skills that the building and construction industry needs. From architects to architectural technologists,

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The University is investing £30m in a new building for art, design and architecture students, expected to be open in 2019.

from surveyors to construction project managers – we can help you prepare for your ideal career. You’ll get to study in some inspiring surroundings. Our contemporary studios are kitted out with advanced 3D technology like Computer Aided Design (CAD) and 3D computer visualisation. You’ll be able to use multi material 3D printers too, creating 3D models. Expert technical staff will help you get your visions down on paper, into 3D or virtual reality. And if you want to understand how inspiring places get built, or have ambitions to design or construct the next Pompidou Centre, you’ll be offered all the support you need. * Permanent staff, after probation: some recently appointed colleagues will only obtain recognition in the months after their arrival in Huddersfield, once they have started teaching.

Accreditation The University has been awarded Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Accredited Centre status.

Graduates employed from this course

90%

Key information: UCAS code: K100 Duration: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: AAB or equivalent at A Level DDD at BTEC in Art, Design or Construction 136 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications Pass in Diploma Foundation Studies in Art and Design combined with A Level or BTEC qualifications to total 136 UCAS points Additional criteria: GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 or above, or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme. Portfolio and a discussion with a tutor

1. Daiana Andreea Ionescu, Architecture (International) (RIBA Part 1) BA(Hons) * Percentage of graduates from this course who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey 2015/16). ** If you opt for the International route of the course in the final year, the extended overseas field study visit is compulsory and you will be required to fund your own place. The cost of the trip in recent years has been in the region of £1,400 per student.

Architecture/Architecture (International) (RIBA Part 1) BA(Hons) There are so many inspiring buildings and environments – not just in Europe, but across the world. This course takes a unique approach to architecture by enabling you to look at places and cultures on an international scale. We’ll look at different regions and the cultural context behind their architecture, and give you the chance to create your own designs in response. We focus on helping you to create designs that are sustainable and inspiring. And we’ll also give you the chance to develop your skills through the latest technology, such as Building Information Modelling (BIM). There are two sides to the course - Architecture explores the complex regional, cultural, ethical and environmental issues that underlie the built environment. And Architecture (International) allows you to put into practice what you’ve learned through an extended overseas field study visit** to a location beyond Europe.

It’s also validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). In fact, if you graduate you will then gain exemption from RIBA’s Part 1 Professional Examinations. That’s the first of three examinations you need to pass to qualify and register as an architect, all of which you can undertake here at Huddersfield.

85%

Key information: UCAS code: GK41 Duration: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: BBB or equivalent at A Level DMM at BTEC 120 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications

Architectural Technology BSc(Hons)

Are you practically minded? Do you enjoy being creative, and do you have a vision for the buildings and cityscapes of the future? Our Architectural Technology degree could help you on your way towards a dynamic and fulfilling career. You’ll have the chance to gain a thorough understanding of construction and develop some sought-after skills too. This course is part of our integrated suite of architecture and built environment courses, which has some great links with the sector in the region. We focus on making the course as relevant to industry as possible, so you’ll have the chance to equip yourself with the skills you need.

Recent graduates have visited Vietnam, Malaysia, India and China. The course is recognised by the Architects Registration Board (ARB). That’s good news if you’re hoping to continue on to be an architect, as you have to register with the ARB to be able to practise using the title ‘architect’ in the UK.

For detailed course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Graduates employed from this subject

Sarah O’Neill, Architectural Technology BSc(Hons)

You’ll gain a thorough understanding of construction techniques and architectural detailing. The aim is for you to be able to apply your expertise in architectural technologies to the design of cost-efficient and sustainable buildings. So you’ll have

the opportunity to develop your creativity while understanding the materials, components, structural systems and environments behind the world’s best buildings. We’ll look at every stage of a construction project, from the development of the client brief through to design, procurement, construction, operations and maintenance of build assets. You’ll be able to build your leadership skills too, as well as skills in Lean Construction and Building Information Modelling (BIM) from world-leading industry practitioners and academics. You’ll have the chance to work on projects with peers from other disciplines like Architecture, Construction Project Management, Building Surveying and Quantity Surveying. All with the aim of enabling you to gain the skills you need to work in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams across the globe.

Accreditation This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT).

* Percentage of graduates from this subject area at Huddersfield who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey 2015/16).

Hassan Shah graduated from Architectural Technology BSc(Hons) in 2016 “During the course of my degree I have had the opportunity to work with a variety of softwares, design methods and techniques to build a broad range of skills. I have also been given the freedom and time to develop my own working method and design philosophy, which I can apply to working life.”

For detailed course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Graduates employed from this subject

85%

Key information: UCAS code: K220 Duration: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: BBB or equivalent at A Level DMM at BTEC 120 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications This course has been accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)

Construction Project Management BSc(Hons)

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Turning a building design into a completed project takes a huge amount of work. You have to carefully manage experts from a range of professions and trades, and liaise with clients, end users and designers to make sure it all goes smoothly. This course aims to give you the skills to take a project to completion, on time and on budget.

We will also look at BIM, to show you how it could help deliver better value too. BIM enables clients, constructors and other parties to collaborate on projects, physically and virtually, wherever in the world they happen to be based. That means that projects can be managed more effectively, generating better value for clients and having less impact on society.

Key information: UCAS code: K230 Duration: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year

Construction is a global industry, and we want to give you the skills to be able to make your mark in your chosen profession. We’ll help you develop an understanding of what goes into global construction at each stage of a project.

Construction Project Management BSc(Hons) is part of our integrated suite of architecture and built environment courses. That means you’ll have the chance to work with peers from other subjects such as Architecture, Architectural Technology, Building Surveying and Quantity Surveying. We aim to help you develop the skills you need to work successfully within collaborative, multidisciplinary and global teams.

This course has been accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)

But it’s not all about the project in hand. We also want to help you develop transferable talents. We’ll give you the chance to work on your leadership skills, and we’ll introduce you to Lean Construction and Building Information Modelling (BIM) with insights from world-leading practitioners and academics.

* Whilst this is a new course and therefore there are no graduate statistics available, 85% of graduates from courses in this subject area at Huddersfield go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey 2015/16).

Lean thinking is becoming more and more important in building a sustainable global environment. We’ll give you the chance to explore why it’s important to reduce all kinds of waste in a project, and how you might go about doing it. Industry Partner Mark Heginbotham, Project Director, Morgan Sindall “The University has been working closely with Morgan Sindall to ensure their new courses deliver a dynamic learning experience that aligns students with the needs of employers and prepares them to contribute from day one to managing the challenges currently being faced by the industry.”

For detailed course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Graduates employed from this subject

Entry requirements: BBB or equivalent at A Level DMM at BTEC 120 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications

Surveying (Building Surveying) BSc(Hons)

With a thriving global construction industry, a career in surveying could open up new horizons to you across the world. Our Surveying (Building Surveying) BSc(Hons) focuses on the latest UK and international surveying practices and could help you gain the qualification and experience you need to find employment in this exciting industry sector. Building Surveyors can take on a number of roles in the construction industry. Surveying property, diagnosing defects, designing and altering premises and providing professional advice to clients. This course gives you the chance to explore all sides of the profession, building up your technical, professional, legal and managerial skills as you go. One particularly important part of building surveying is complying with regulatory requirements for refurbishments and new build projects. So we’ll look at legislation like the 2015 Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations.

Governments across the world are also encouraging the construction industry to introduce Lean Construction and Building Information Modelling (BIM). Lean Construction aims to manage and improve the whole process of design, construction and end-use of a building project to achieve minimum cost and maximum value. And Building Information Models help to manage the costs of materials and labour for a project, which can help Building Surveyors manage the building environment through its lifecycle. The degree is part of our suite of architecture and built environment courses. So you’ll be studying with peers from other subjects such as Construction Project Management, Architecture, Architectural Technology and Quantity Surveying. The chance to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams could help you stand out when you start your career.

For detailed course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Graduates employed from this subject

85%

Key information: UCAS code: K2K2 Duration: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: BBB or equivalent at A Level DMM at BTEC 120 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications This course has been accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)

Surveying (Quantity Surveying) BSc(Hons)

The Quantity Surveying BSc(Hons) course at Huddersfield looks at the latest surveying practice, both in the UK and internationally. The course focuses particularly on the role of Quantity Surveyor, aiming to give you the skills and experience to find employment in the global construction industry. Quantity Surveyors can take on a number of roles in the construction industry. Managing costs and value during design and construction, managing construction contracts, advising on procurement, managing risks and quantifying construction work. This course gives you the chance to develop the skills you need to work in construction teams, applying the latest processes and technologies. Two crucial tools for today’s Quantity Surveyor are Lean Construction and Building Information Modelling (BIM). Our course will give you the chance to explore both areas and understand their relevance to construction.

Lean Construction focuses on delivering minimum cost and maximum value for a construction project, looking at how the process of design, construction and end-use of a building is managed. Building Information Modelling is used to enhance Lean Construction, giving surveyors tools to manage the costs of materials and labour in projects. On the course you’ll be able to explore both areas to understand how you could deliver better value for clients, wherever your career may take you. As a student on the Surveying (Quantity Surveying) BSc(Hons), you’ll be studying with peers from other subjects such as Construction Project Management, Architecture, Architectural Technology and Building Surveying. It could be a great opportunity to work collaboratively and understand how to work in multidisciplinary teams.

For detailed course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk

A brand new backdrop to your studies From 2019, students from across our art, design and architecture courses will be co-located in an exciting, brand new facility – the Barbara Hepworth Building. Experimental and forward-thinking in its design and function, the £30 million building will set the scene for creativity and multidisciplinary learning. It will provide an adaptable internal space with technology at its heart, bringing digital and physical innovation together in one space, and offering state of the art making facilities. It will house contemporary studio spaces, upto-date Apple Mac suites and PC labs, laser cutting workshops, facilities that offer advanced 3D technologies and a state of the art digital lab providing the latest technologies in augmented reality, virtual reality, motion capture and high performance visualisation. Named after the famous West Yorkshire born sculptor, the building’s main frontage will overlook the picturesque Huddersfield Narrow Canal that runs through the heart of the University’s campus. Images are artist’s impressions

My student journey so far

Jade Reed-Williams Architecture (International) (RIBA Part 1) BA(Hons)

“Where I live, it’s just fields and sheep!” exclaims Jade Reed-Williams, bemoaning the lack of architecture in her hometown of Denbigh, North Wales. Jade’s interest in the built environment developed from visiting new places.

Her childhood interest in buildings led Jade to studying Architecture at the University of Huddersfield. “It’s a really interesting course. Technology is always evolving and pushing the boundaries.

“I remember going to London when I was quite little. I’ve always found it interesting to see different places. Wherever you go, the buildings are completely different.”

“Our final year study visit is a three-week trip to Vietnam. We’ll do an urban study, looking at everything from the building typology to the social history of the area. Then when we come back, we’ll design a building that we think is suitable for the place.

Our final year study visit is a three-week trip to Vietnam.

“I have a love for medieval gothic architecture, but I also like very contemporary buildings as well. I dread to think what my house would look like!”

To hear Jade talk about her student journey visit hud.ac/profiles

Meet our staff

Hear what Danilo enjoys about teaching.

Danilo Di Mascio Lecturer in Architecture

“I really enjoy the highly creative atmosphere of the design studio, the constructive dialogue with students and supporting them to develop their designs and representations. I always try to bring out the best in students and trigger their curiosity about architecture and related disciplines. I believe it’s important to develop research projects and teaching activities that I’m passionate about, then we can work together to communicate this passion and students can find what they’re passionate about too.”

I always try to bring out the best in students and trigger their curiosity about architecture and related disciplines.

Danilo grew up and graduated in Architecture in Italy, where he’s also a licensed architect. His PhD was awarded with a Doctor Europaeus Award in 2012 (fulfilling the four requirements established in 1992 by EUA, the European University Association). Danilo has undertaken research projects about the comprehension, analysis and documentation of tangible and intangible features of architecture in five different countries: Belgium, England, Italy, Scotland and United States. “My international academic experience provides me with knowledge from various cultural contexts, and this feeds in to all my teaching, research and creative activities.” Danilo participated, as author and speaker, at various international conferences in Europe, the Middle East and the Far East. During the CAADRIA Conference held at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (2010), he received the Young CAADRIA Award for his research. “The University of Huddersfield supports my research and creative activities and encourages experimentation, innovation and multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches.” After more than twelve years of academic experience, Danilo joined the University of Huddersfield in September 2017. Danilo says; “The outstanding achievement of the University of Huddersfield in teaching and the continuous investment in high-quality research-led teaching and learning environments made this University the perfect choice to develop my career and the careers of our future students.”

Student Gallery 1. Radu Chirila, Architecture (RIBA Part 1) BA(Hons) 2. Jack Petch, Architecture (International) (RIBA Part 1) BA(Hons) and Silver Award Winner in the 2016 RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architecture) Yorkshire Student Awards

4. Iuliana Silvi, Architecture (International) (RIBA Part 1) BA(Hons)

5. Karl Higham, Architectural Technology BSc(Hons)

3. Yi Fan, Architecture (International) (RIBA Part 1) BA(Hons)

We hope you’ve found all the information you need to inspire you to become a student here at Huddersfield. Now all you need to do is apply.

Apply to us UCAS If this is your first (undergraduate) degree and you want to study a full-time course, then you’ll apply via UCAS at ucas.com If you’re at a college or school right now, it’s probably already registered with UCAS. The best thing to do is ask your teacher or careers adviser to help with your application. Once you’ve applied we’ll keep in touch with you throughout the application process, so you’re up to speed with what’s going on. When to apply If you want to start your course in September 2019, you can apply to UCAS any time from 1 September 2018 onwards. Please make sure UCAS receives your application by 15 January 2019.

Course codes The UCAS website gives you codes for all courses but you’ll also find these with the course details in this brochure. Make sure you enter the right code on your application form. The institution code for Huddersfield is HUDDS H60. Portfolios For the Architecture course you will be asked to submit a portfolio of work, followed by a discussion with a tutor. A portfolio should demonstrate your existing design skills, creativity and capabilities in relation to your current course of study and specific course application.

Open Days Everything starts now

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Contact us Got a question? Get in touch with us. Course Enquiries Team Tel. +44 (0)1484 472281 Email. architectureand3d@hud.ac.uk ADA_Huddersfield @adahuddersfield /HuddersfieldUniADA /adahuddersfield

Important Information This brochure is provided for information only and will not form part of your student contract. For full, up to date details on our courses, including when and how that information may change, visit our website at www.courses.hud.ac.uk

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