Welcome to your course
Congratulations on being accepted onto the Architecture and Environmental Design BSc course at the University of Westminster. We look forward to supporting you in your journey of learning, exploration and achievement.
On this page you'll find information about our induction week schedule and other key details.
Attend induction week 17-20 September 2024. During induction week, we will set the context for the course, introduce you to our teaching team and your fellow students, and explain to you the services available on campus. On Monday afternoon you'll meet your ‘FANS’ (Friend of Arriving New Student), a third year Architecture student who will guide you through your first couple of weeks at Westminster.
We ask all new students to come equipped for study, so we’ve put together a list of essential equipment and drawing supplies and worked with an art supplier called Artway. You should order the kit directly by going to the Artway website. Please order by 11 September to ensure timely delivery. You may already have some of these items so we are happy for you to source the complete list yourself, however, please be aware that there are very few art supply shops in central London and these sell out of the basics near the start of the year. If you buy the kit online from our supplier, bring your purchase receipt to collect your kit on Tuesday 17 September.
Welcome to the School of Architecture + Cities
During your time in the School the focus is on your work and creative outputs – and we are committed helping you achieve your potential. As well as the full-time teaching staff, leading practitioners teach on our courses, and employers mentor students. The School brings together a variety of disciplines to address future environmental and social challenges – urban and environmental design to architecture, architectural technology, interior architecture, planning, and tourism and events. Our Marylebone campus is perfectly placed for exploring London, and houses some of the most advanced teaching and fabrication spaces in the city.
During your induction week, there will be a programme of activities arranged for you, so please attend all the events on your individual timetable – as well as the formality of enrolment, you will get to work with your course tutors and fellow students.
Best wishes
Kate Cheyne
Collecting your ID card and completing your enrolment
As part of your induction and to complete your enrolment, you'll need to collect your student ID card.
Your time slot for collection is:
9am, Tuesday 17 September 2024
Marylebone Campus
For more information about enrolment, including related FAQs, visit our Enrolment for new students page.
Course induction schedule
Your course induction events may take place online or on campus – check the details for each event below.
The timing and venue for events may change, so double check this page closer to the date.
Enrolment
School welcome
11–12pm
Room Hogg Lecture Theatre, L294, Marylebone Campus
Course welcome
12–1pm
Room M416, Marylebone Campus
Meet your FANS (Friends of Arriving new students)
2pm
Room M416, Marylebone Campus
Collect Artway Kits
3.30pm
Please note, you must bring your purchase receipt to collect your kit.
Room M416, Marylebone Campus
Optional event
Students' Union Welcome Fair
10am–3.30pm
Harrow Campus
All about the course: Course overview, meet module leaders, meet design studio tutors and Q&As
11–1pm
Room LG15 Cayley Lecture Theatre, Marylebone Campus
Social event hosted by FANS (Friends of Arriving new students)
2pm
Room M416, Marylebone Campus
Optional event
Students' Union Welcome Fair
10am–3.30pm
Marylebone Campus
Optional event: Outdoor Film Screening
6.30–9pm
All students are invited to an outdoor cinema event at the Harrow Campus. A cinema snack and drink (and a paid bar) are provided.
Harrow Campus
River Thames boat trip
Time and location TBC
Optional event
Students' Union Welcome Fair
10am–3.30pm
Marylebone Campus
Drop-in session with FANS (Friends of Arriving new students)
11am
Room M612, Marylebone Campus
Course resources
Blackboard
Blackboard is our online learning platform, which you'll be able to log in to after you've set up your University email address and password.
Teaching timetables
Teaching starts in the week commencing Monday 20 January and you can check your teaching timetable to see when and where your classes are being held.
Course handbook
Full details on the course structure, modules and course team are included in the course handbook, which can be found on Blackboard.
Reading list
Your reading list can be found in the course handbook on Blackboard.
Equipment and materials
Digital technology
While you can borrow laptops through the University for 24 hours, it's better to have your own. If you're not sure what to buy, our technical support team can advise you once you've enrolled.
You'll be eligible for a student discount on computer purchases.
A smart phone with a good camera function is very useful for recording your work and for online communication.
Art materials
For practical classwork we provide essential materials necessary to complete the set tasks including sketchbooks, paper and materials for drawing and painting. You may need to obtain further materials relevant to your specific practical projects, but we can advise you of the best (and most economical) sources for these as required. You do not need to purchase any materials before you arrive.
Support and services
Welcome to Westminster
Visit our Welcome to Westminster page for everything you need to get started at Westminster.
Student Centre
If you need help with enrolment or have any questions, email our Student Centre Team at [email protected] or contact them via the live chat on this page.
Academic English
If you'd like to hone your academic English skills, watch our Academic English for Disciplinary Study Module video for starters and consider joining one of our Academic English Modules. If you have any questions, get in touch with the Academic English team at [email protected].