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Welcome to the School of the Built and Natural Environment

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


The Built and Natural 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 and Natural Environment or seeking to enhance your existing career opportunities.

Postgraduate courses  

Undergraduate courses

Distance Learning


Latest News:

New Built Environment Newsletter

The School of the Built and Natural Environment is pleased to bring you the very first edition of BE News - a newsletter dedicated to all of the busy news and events that are going on in the School. Click here to download the very first copy...

RIBA validation for Architecture Professional Diploma

The School of the Built and Natural Environment is pleased to announce that following a visit from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the Professional Diploma in Architecture gained professional accreditation and was highly commended for its ethos, student excellence and the impressive range of facilities available. To view Architecture Professional Diploma information please click one of the following links; full time or part time course information.

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.