PGCert Digital Craft in Architecture at Oxford Brookes University

Programme overview

Develop your advanced digital design and making skills, focusing on the intersection of computational design, digital fabrication and traditional craftsmanship. Collaborating with industry partners, you’ll combine critical theory with practical applications, ready for specialised roles in architectural practice and research.

Faculty: School of Architecture | Duration: 1 Year | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course operates at the intersection of academia and professional practice. It is a hands-on, research-driven environment where you will learn by doing, tackling real-world design problems through rigorous experimentation and making.

Career pathways

Graduates are equipped with a rare and highly sought-after combination of skills, ready to lead in a new and expanding architectural field.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the programme will be open to applicants who hold a minimum of a second class honours degree (2:2), or an equivalent overseas qualification, from courses covering skills in design, making, graphic communication, architecture, industrial design or fashion. Alternatively, applicants will be considered with an appropriate background working in a design practice, with a portfolio demonstrating 3 years of experience. Selection process All applicants will be invited to submit a portfolio for review. You can make your submission via Google Drive or similar and then share the link as part of your admission. Matt Gaskin talks about what we're looking for in this video about what to include in your portfolio. Information on portfolio specifications & how to submit it, will be emailed separately upon initial processing of an application.

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 1 Year

Apply through the official page: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/digital-craft-in-architecture#apply

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