Careers with an Architecture degree
An Architecture degree could open doors to a range of creative design-based roles. Read on to discover what career options are available if you study Architecture.
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What can you do with an Architecture degree?
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Career options with an Architecture degree
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Who employs Architecture graduates?
This degree will help you in a range of creative, design-based roles. You’ll be able to apply your arts, technology and science knowledge and gain a range of transferrable skills like communication, leadership, delegation and project management.
To practice Architecture specifically you’ll need to do further training once you’ve completed your undergraduate degree. This usually involves a mix of practical work experience, further academic study and a final qualifying exam.
Alternatively, you might decide to use your degree to go into a related area such as construction, estates management, conservation or interior design.
Jobs open to Architecture graduates include:
- Architect
- Architectural technologist
- CAD technician
- Landscape architect
- Spatial designer
- Town planner
- Urban designer
Other potential opportunities include:
- Building surveyor
- Construction manager
- Estimator
- Historic building inspector
- Interior designer
- Production designer for TV, film or theatre
- Structural engineer
- Teacher
- Visual effects artist
Examples of employers looking for graduates with Architectural skills:
- Architecture firms
- Central and local government
- Construction companies
- Commercial and industrial organisations
- Heritage organisations
- Interior design houses
- Retailers and manufactures
Typical employers include universities and research institutions if you go into research or teaching.
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