Career guide
Architect
Shape the buildings and spaces people live in.
What the work involves
Architects design buildings and the spaces between them, balancing what a client wants against budget, regulation, structure and environment. UK qualification is a long route of degree, practice and professional examination.
Skills it relies on
- Design thinking
- Technical drawing
- 3D modelling
- Building regulations
- Client communication
Degrees that lead here
These are the subjects most commonly studied for this career. They are general guidance — always check what a specific course requires with the university itself.