Architecture (Placement Year) - BA (Hons)

Lancaster University

**Why Lancaster?**- Study in a school that guarantees a dedicated studio space for every student, available 24/7- Take inspiration from our location – a rural, green campus on the edge of industrial cities and the Lake District- Learn from experts shaping conversation on technology, environment, and architecture and delivering TEA Talks- Benefit from top facilities - from hand tools, 3D printers and laser scanners to CNC routers, large-scale printers and specialist software- Immerse yourself in a programme that puts design innovation at the forefront of its teaching through our dedicated research lab, Imagination Lancaster- Enhance your CV with live project work, networking events, practical experience, summer school and mentoring**Radical creativity with a conscience**Studying architecture at Lancaster will give you the know-how to be agile and ethical in your architectural practice. Tackling three key areas: future practice, digital crafts and the climate emergency, this course will teach you to build with sustainability in mind and design innovative spaces that match the needs of the communities that will use them.We are one of the first courses in the country to implement the latest ARB and RIBA guidance on teaching ethics, professionalism, fire safety and sustainability, ensuring your knowledge is fully up to date when you graduate.**Hands-on learning**In your first year, you will develop small scale projects around Lancaster and explore their context and architectural principles. Your second year will give you the opportunity to design a retrofit live project and work directly with a client such as Lancaster Music Co Op or Queen’s Market Morecambe. You will then consolidate your knowledge in your final year developing a longer retrofit and new build housing project with mixed use facilities.Our Summer school is a great chance to practice alongside academics and architecture students from other years.**Building Connections for your Future**With a strong and established network of national and regional partners, this course will equip you with the resources and the connections to effectively put your architectural skills into practice. Every student will have the opportunity to complete a placement in a local architectural practice through the RIBA North West Student Mentoring Scheme. This scheme provides two weeks’ experience within an architecture business, as well as valuable mentoring sessions with a professional architect.At Lancaster School of Architecture, we have ongoing partnerships with several leading practices. Facilitated in part by the regional RIBA chapter and the Lancashire and Westmorland Society of Architects, we encourage students to start networking early, via events ranging from RIBA practice meet-ups, awards ceremonies, competitions, and cross-University studio reviews.**Your Placement Year**A placement year is an excellent way to...• try out a role that you may be interested in as a career path• start to build your professional network (some placement students are offered permanent roles to return to after they graduate)• develop skills, knowledge and experience to put you ahead of the field when you graduateYou'll spend your third year in a paid, graduate-level position, where you’ll work for between nine and twelve months in the type of role that you might be considering for after you graduate. The university will use all reasonable effort to support you to find a suitable placement for your studies. While a placement role may not be available in a field or organisation that is directly related to your academic studies or career aspirations, all offer valuable experience of working at a graduate level and gaining a range of professional skills.**Important Information**For the most up-to-date course information and more details, we recommend that you revisit our website before submitting your applicat

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