School of Architecture and Environment
About us
Welcome to the School of Architecture and Environment.
We’re an inclusive community of future-shapers, changemakers and problem-solvers, creatively transforming our cities, places and spaces – for the good of people and the planet. We welcome your skills, strengths and perspectives, as together we harness new and emerging technologies to create a better future for all.
Bristol is a thriving, growing city, and you’ll gain deep insights into contemporary issues through partnerships with private, public and voluntary organisations, including the City of Bristol and Design West. Nurture a forward-thinking collaborative mindset, working alongside students, academics, communities and professionals across architecture, construction, property, planning, geography and environment. You’ll get lots of practical, hands-on time, too, in design studios, cutting-edge digital design suites, industry-standard surveying and construction equipment, and specialist labs.
From regenerative design to urban futures, from smart cities to sustainable communities, and circular economies to net zero buildings – we encourage you to ask difficult questions, explore new angles and find solutions that make a difference to the lives of present and future generations. On a local, national and global scale.
Join us in pushing bold ideas forward to build a brighter, more inclusive, more sustainable tomorrow.
Our subjects
Architecture
Our Architecture courses include: Architecture, Architectural Technology and Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture and Environmental Engineering and more.
Construction, Property and Surveying
Our courses include: Property Development and Planning, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management, Real Estate, Building Services Engineering, Construction Project Management and more.
Design
On our design courses, you'll work on live briefs, be inspired by study visits and benefit from our extensive industry links, both in buzzing Bristol and further afield.
Geography and Environmental Management
Our courses include: Geography (human and physical), Civil and Environmental Engineering, Geology, Uniformed and Public Services, Urban Planning (MSc/PGDip) and more.
Planning
Our courses include: Architecture and Planning, Planning and Urban Leadership, Property Development and Planning, and Urban Planning.
Our facilities
Architecture
Spaces and facilities to inspire tomorrow's architecture.
Construction, Property and Surveying
Lay the foundations for a successful career in construction, real estate or surveying, learning from experienced professionals and getting to grips with all the latest industry-standard equipment.
Geography and Environmental Management
First-class facilities including specialist laboratories, social learning spaces and computer laboratories equipped with the latest professional software, provide well-equipped inspiring spaces to study, learn and collaborate.
Planning
Where better to hone your planning skills than in the home of one of its greatest pioneers, Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Be at the heart of a thriving, growing vital city and make the most of industry-standard tools and facilities as you build practical planning skills.
Postgraduate research study
Our Doctoral Academy offers you the opportunity to contribute to our dynamic and leading edge research.
Postgraduate research studyOur research and partnerships
Research
Our extensive programme of research and consultancy combines academic excellence and policy relevance, for which it has a well-established national and international reputation.
Research
Partnerships
We keep our teaching and research up to date through regular consultation with a range of employers and professional groups drawn from local, national and international businesses and public sector organisations.
PartnershipsDegree apprenticeships
Degree apprenticeships combine on-the-job training with academic study. View current apprenticeship opportunities across engineering, surveying, planning and computer science.
Find a degree apprenticeshipProviding talent for your business
Student consultancy projects offer local organisations free consultancy in exchange for hosting a student or group of students.
- Benefit from a free placement to implement a Building Information Modelling (BIM) case study of your choice in your company.
News and events
News
Find out all the latest from the School of Architecture and Environment. You can also join our social channels:
- UWE Architecture X (formerly Twitter)
- UWE Geography X (formerly Twitter)
Events
Find out what events are taking place across the University and how you can take part.
Educational Resources for the Built Environment (for academic and professional use)
Education resources for the Built Environment for academics and professionals including films on building construction, history and conservation and a construction website.
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