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Welcome to the School of the Built Environment

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Internationally excellent and world-leading research in Architecture and the Built Environment


The Built Environment contains many opportunities for exciting and rewarding careers both nationally and internationally. The School is one of the UKs major providers of higher education in the design, development, construction and management of all aspects of our built environment.

We offer a wide range of courses at a variety of levels, so you're sure to find the programme you’re looking for, whether you are beginning life in the Built Environment or seeking to enhance your existing career opportunities.

Postgraduate courses  

Undergraduate courses

Distance Learning


Latest News:

School of the Built Environment Undergraduate Open Days

Open Day

Thinking of joining one of our Built Environment undergraduate courses in September 2010?

Why not register to attend one of our School Open Days in February or March to find out more about the University, the School of the Built Environment and what it is like to be a Northumbria student more . . .


Northumbria student is named Graduate of the Year

BEng (H) Building Services Engineering graduate, Emma Marshall beat off stiff competition from universities throughout the UK to be named Graduate of the Year by two of the engineering industry’s most respected professional bodies. more . . .

RAE 2008

In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, 100% of the School’s submission was rated as ‘nationally significant’ with 90% being internationally recognised, internationally excellent, or world-leading. This puts the School amongst the very best performers in research related to Architecture and the Built Environment.


School of the Built Environment welcomes Zambian architect

Andrew Phiri, an architect from Zambia won a week long study to tour the most innovative urban designs and architecture in the UK. Read about his visit to the North East and the School of the Built Environment more. . .