BEng (Hons) Architecture (preliminary year)

The course provides an open and holistic education in architecture, aiming to form the next generation of architects and design thinkers to create better and inspiring built environments. The programme is designed to encourage creativity and innovation while responding to the professional requirements of architectural education.

You will develop an in-depth understanding of the contemporary architectural debate, allowing you to develop independent and critical thinking. It also provides a variety of hands-on projects, exercises, workshops, and facilities for students to work within.

Special feature

• Creative problem-solving ability in the design of the built environment, founded on awareness, knowledge and understanding of the contemporary local and global architectural discourse;
• An understanding, knowledge and ability to design and practice architecture within the local context of China, as well as at an international level;
• Appreciation of the aesthetic values of means of individual expression, and capacity of communication, through the imaginative use of appropriate media;
• Understanding of the principles of sustainable environmental design, and knowledge of the materials, methods, and techniques relevant to the design and construction of buildings and urban spaces;
• Capacity to articulate critical thinking and propose original reflections on themes of relevance to the theories and practices of architectural design;
• Understanding of the national and international framework of professional design practice and knowledge of the contextual regulations of the construction industry;
• Independent approach to learning, promoting appropriate research methods of design investigation and fostering lifelong education.