Study Architecture and Built Environment

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Interested in studying an Architecture or Built Environments Degree? Discover our range of courses and how you will learn. Read more here. 

Study architecture and built environment degrees at salford

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The University of Salford is a leading UK study centre for architecture and the built environment degrees.  

Drawing on our strong industry connections and enviable location at the heart of Greater Manchester, our unrivalled range of degree courses in architecture and built environment subjects can give you a platform to career success. 

Our courses are designed to integrate the latest advancements in built environment architecture, ensuring that our graduates are well-versed in contemporary design and sustainable practices.  

We emphasise the importance of practical experience, and our architecture and built environment students benefit from hands-on learning opportunities through projects, internships, and collaborations with local and international firms. 

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Architecture degree courses

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  • Build analytical skills in our professionally-designed studio environment - the perfect place to find inspiration, make friends, collaborate, and share ideas
  • Experience creative workshops, guest lecturers, and our annual degree show where you can engage with industry professionals
  • Benefit from our enviable location close to buzzing central Manchester where you can work on local creative projects and real-life architecture briefs
  • Learn to use high-specification equipment with a multidisciplinary approach to building design as you gain a robust knowledge of building structures
Explore architecture degree courses at Salford

Architecture

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An architecture degree course combines creativity, design skills, and critical thinking. 

If you're preparing to start your journey towards professional status, look no further than our RIBA-accredited degree course.  

Explore our Architecture degree pathways:

Interior Architecture

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Finding imaginative and sustainable uses for buildings in our space-constrained cities is a key challenge for interior architects and designers.  

Become part of the solution to this vital urban challenge by studying our unique Interior Architecture degree. 

Explore our Interior Architecture degree study pathways

BSc (Hons) Interior Architecture

BSc (Hons) Interior Architecture with Foundation Year

Architectural Engineering

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Successful architectural design is the sweet spot between technology, science and creativity.

Study the engineering brains behind the architectural beauty and learn to push design boundaries further and create buildings that are both sustainable and spectacular.

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Architectural Design and Technology

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Behind every grand design is great technique. In an increasingly digital-driven built environment, follow a route to a rewarding career where you can make design concepts a reality.

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Explore built environment degree courses at Salford

Construction Project Management

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Construction project managers control the construction process, balancing resource, time, budget, staff and stakeholder demands to bring new developments to life.

Gain the skills to successfully plan, manage and implement the decisions and processes that keep built environment projects on track.

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Civil Engineering

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Civil engineers create, improve and protect the infrastructure that supports everyday life. 

Gain skills to successfully plan, manage and implement major engineering projects and open up exciting career opportunities.

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Building Surveying

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Building surveyors look at building pathology, focusing on refurbishment, reuse, development, restoration, repair and conservation. 

Develop a knowledge base and skillset that can lead to exciting global opportunities across many industries in the built environment sector.

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Quantity Surveying

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Quantity surveyors manage financial aspects of construction, applying cost engineering to realise value, meet budgets and reach deadlines.

Develop a broad spectrum of finance, management and team working skills to focus on your future employability and get yourself industry-ready.

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Real Estate Development and Management

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Real estate professionals understand commercial and private property sectors and confidently display their knowledge to help clients bring new developments to market.

This course is designed to get you industry-ready and explores the processes involved in real-estate delivery and the strategic management techniques used by professionals.

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