Program Overview

London Architecture II (HART0024)

Key Information

• Faculty: Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences
• Teaching department: History of Art
• Credit value: 15
• Restrictions: This course is taught predominantly off campus at galleries/museums/architectural sites, so students must allow approximately 30 minutes travelling time to and from UCL. Start and end times off campus are the advertised course times only.

Alternative Credit Options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module is designed as a challenging introductory course and is specifically for non-History of Art students. The specific content of these modules changes each year but the aim is to introduce students to various themes and issues in architectural practice and patronage from the medieval period to the present day, focusing on buildings and sites in London such as Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral, Chiswick House, the South Bank Centre, the Barbican and Canary Wharf.

Module Deliveries for 2026/27 Academic Year

• Intended teaching term: Term 1
• Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)

Teaching and Assessment

• Mode of study: In person
• Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
• Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other Information

• Number of students on module in previous year: 18
• Module leader: Dr Jenny Nachtigall

Last Updated

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