BSc (Hons) Architecture Bachelor's degree at Roehampton University

This studio-based module introduces you to the fundamentals of architectural design through observation, research, representation and early-stage design development. You will explore how architectural ideas are generated and developed through an iterative process of inquiry, making, testing and reflection. Working at a small architectural scale, you will investigate how design responds to context, use and spatial intention. The module introduces key design considerations such as site response, u

This module introduces you to the fundamental principles of construction technology and materials, focusing on their application in low-rise domestic buildings. It covers the mechanical and physical properties of materials, material selection for sustainability, and construction technology from foundations, walls, roofs and floors, together with building services.

This module introduces architectural history and theory through modern and contemporary movements and key architects. You will develop critical thinking, analytical and communication skills essential for academic study and professional practice. Through lectures and seminars, you will interpret architectural narratives and buildings, learning to research, write critically and present ideas effectively.

This is the first in a series of interdisciplinary design projects. You will work in interdisciplinary teams with students from across SETEC programmes to design a residential project, resolving it across form, function, space and material while balancing technical, environmental and social parameters. You will develop concept designs, learning to integrate professional perspectives, rationalise ideas and communicate solutions through drawings, models and concise technical descriptions.

Extending your understanding of construction technology, this module focuses on high-rise frame construction and new methods. You will explore complex buildings including basements, superstructure frames, envelope systems and building services. Topics include internal space flexibility, fire and life safety, and sustainable disposal of buildings. Sustainability runs throughout, from demolition waste to alternative materials and energy-efficient design.

This module builds on Level 4 studies, deepening your understanding of architectural history and theory through urban design and the evolving role of the architect. You will explore 19th and 20th century urban design theories alongside the historical development of architectural practice within the construction industry. The module develops your understanding of professional identity and responsibility within the built environment, preparing you for reflective practice.

This studio module develops architectural design as an experimental, iterative process with environmental thinking at its core. Building on Level 4, you will design a small to medium-scale project shaped by context, climate, light, orientation and ventilation. Emphasis is placed on exploration and design development, encouraging critical reflection and creative risk-taking.

This module applies Level 4 and 5 skills to an adaptive reuse and small-scale development project. You will develop sustainable design capabilities using novel materials, timber, reused steel and carbon accounting, skills highly sought in contemporary practice. Working in interdisciplinary teams, you will simulate professional practice through problem-based learning aligned with SETEC contexts such as UN Sustainable Development Goals and industry collaboration.

This final studio module integrates your design skills at the scale of the city, drawing on your environmental knowledge from Year 2 and your representational skills from Year 1 to address complex urban challenges. You will analyse site and urban conditions, applying principles of sustainable and resilient city-making at a masterplan scale. The module strengthens your ability to link strategic urban thinking with building-level design, recognising the relationship between individual projects and