Faculty of Arts & Society

Architecture, Landscape & Design

The Leeds School of Architecture, Landscape & Design

The Leeds School of Architecture, Landscape and Design, a part of the Faculty of Arts and Society has over 900 students studying full and part time with an academic and support staff of nearly 50. The School originated as a part of the Government School of Design in the 1850’s with the Leeds School of Architecture formed in 1902.  More recently as a part of Leeds Polytechnic and then Leeds Metropolitan University students in the School have achieved many notable successes and graduates are making a positive contribution to the environment throughout the world.  

Proud of this long tradition of creative endeavour, the School today builds on traditional practice and embraces new media and technologies. Creativity, community engagement, sustainability and international perspectives are key components of all programmes including Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Urban Environmental Design, Garden Art and Design, Design and Design Culture. These are offered at undergraduate and postgraduate level including research awards. Where relevant, programmes have full professional recognition.

A vibrant staff research and practice culture focused on interdisciplinary design, community and environmental art and sustainable architecture underpins academic study. Support to students is also provided within a customised building with a range of facilities including design studios with computers, study rooms and specialist areas as well as all the facilities afforded by the University’s Civic Quarter such as computer suites and library.

The innovative approaches and high standards that mark out the School result from fostering creativity and experiment within clearly defined areas of study, whilst at the same time offering the broader view and exploring inter-relationships between disciplines.

Chris Royffe
Associate Dean and Head of School