The Department of Architecture and Built Environment provides students with the opportunity to meaningfully engage with a diversity of engineering disciplines in parallel with their architectural studies. These synergies encourage students in developing the conceptual and technical skills required to explore dynamic connections between art and architecture creatively. The course and proposed workshops aim to develop the students' creative potential and talent set as a means of becoming a more rounded professional.

The structure of the programme is centred on the design studio, which is supported by several theoretical and technical subjects. Design studios at each level are organised to allow students to develop creative, intellectual and technical understanding and skills to solve spatial challenges. The programme employs a variety of teaching and learning techniques to foster originality and creativity. These methods include lectures from staff and guest lecturers, creative workshops, seminars, group and individual work, learning by doing and learning from places.

Studios/workshops/teaching room

The Department of Architecture and Built Environment offers excellent conditions for both staff and students. Available to both are two architecture design studios, fully equipped model making and digital fabrication workshops, including 3D scanning and printing, laser cutting, five-axis CNC, vacuum forming, foam cutters and more. IT suites, electronic, mechanics, environmental/geology and material test labs can also be accessed if needed. Also available, in our Administration Building, is our ever-expanding library with one of the largest, and most up-to-date, stocks of English-speaking books and journals in the region.

Our teaching rooms are also fully equipped with:

• Audio-visual (AV) equipment, facilities and support;
• Lecture capture system;
• Video conferencing;
• Language learning support.