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Immerse yourself in your own studio space on our London Road campus, complete with advanced digital technologies.
As an architecture student at Reading you will have access to a broad range of digital media and traditional hands-on workshops that reflect real ways of working within the industry.
These activities provide insight into professional architectural environments and allow you to collaborate with your peers on innovative and exciting design projects.
The heart of the School of Architecture is located in a redesigned and refitted character building, re-purposing an old library.
The building reflects our ethos and replicates the working environment of architects, with studio spaces and advanced technologies.
Daily access to your own creative workspace within the School allows you to work uninterrupted on your projects throughout your course.
Experiment with our range of advanced digital technologies including 3D printing, laser-cutting and immersive virtual reality environments.
We also offer workshops and activities in other areas such as life drawing, model and architectural photography, as well as casting in concrete and plaster.
Develop your design expertise as you work on real projects with established local, national and international architects.
Past graduates have secured placements at practices like ACG, Broadway Malyan, Fletcher Priest, Grimshaw and Metaphor.
Career and application support is available to secure summer internships and work experience.
You will have the opportunity to participate in RIBA Future Architects student mentoring scheme and benefit from personal guidance from an architect mentor.
As a mentee you will:
Gina Bugten-Dinesen, BSc Architecture graduate
The welfare of our students is extremely important to us. That's why the University has a dedicated range of services available to you to support your personal and professional development during
your studies.
The University offers both academic support, as well as non-academic support for your mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.
Read more about the support available to you during your studies
Showcase your project and design work to industry at our End of year show.
This annual event provides excellent networking opportunities and assists in securing work experience, placements, or jobs after graduation.
