Architecture (BA)

Architecture at York is redefining architectural education, embedding responsible design for public good.

Why choose York?

You’ll study architectural design with society and culture at its heart. Explore architectural history, theory, and practice. Apply these principles to today’s pressing social and environmental challenges.

Take interdisciplinary modules that promote sustainable and value-led innovative solutions. Critically assess the environmental impact of construction to drive positive change.

York is an evolving heritage city undergoing dynamic transformation. Through partnerships with local businesses and initiatives like York Central, you’ll see first-hand how contemporary architecture can shape historic contexts.

Explore your creativity in exceptional studio and workshop spaces. Build creative and technical skills from digital design to model making. Cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset by learning to write design proposals and understand statutory frameworks. Realise your architectural vision with an integrated design project.

Gain real-world careers insight and connect with practicing architects. Through the RIBA Mentorship Scheme, our Architecture Clinic, and connections with practicing architects and construction professionals, you will graduate ready to contribute meaningfully to architectural change.