This is an exciting and innovative programme of study. Based in one of the most beautiful and architecturally important cities in the world. The programme combines flexibility with rigour, allowing students to select from an exciting menu of studio courses and a choice of curricular pathways through the degree. The programme has Architects Registration Board (ARB) prescription and Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) validation. RIBA validation was achieved in 2011. The next RIBA visit is 2017. The programme emphasises studio-based investigation within a stimulating environment that enables creativity, experimentation and critical engagement with architectural design. During the course of the programme you will complete a comprehensive design project, accompanied by an illustrated report explaining its theoretical, environmental and technical dimensions. Projects are developed by way of drawings, models, digital representations and written reports. The trajectory of your work during the programme is documented in an academic portfolio at the end of the second year.