Program Overview

Design Practice 1 (BARC0131)

Key Information

• Faculty: UCL Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment
• Teaching department: Bartlett School of Architecture
• Credit value: 60
• Restrictions: Only available to students registered on the MEng in Engineering and Architectural Design.

Alternative Credit Options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This is the first of three extensive 'design practice' modules aimed to develop skills in design, architecture, and engineering synthesis, enhancing students' ability to address complex design challenges in the built environment by bringing together 'know what' of science and 'know how' of design. The 'Design Practice 1' is undertaken within a relatively open design studio structure, where all students undertake projects in response to a brief that is set across the whole year, with weekly tutorials and regular events including seminars and peer assessments, crits, and reviews.

Module Deliveries for 2026/27 Academic Year

• Intended teaching term: Academic year (terms 1, 2, and 3)
• Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)

Teaching and Assessment

• Mode of study: In person
• Methods of assessment: 100% Dissertations, extended projects, and reports (3 assessments)
• Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other Information

• Number of students on module in previous year: 59
• Module leader: Mr Graeme Williamson

Last Updated

This module description was last updated on 10th March 2026.