Year 1: Is a foundation year, which introduces students to the subjects of architectural history and theory; environmental design and technology; communication skills and design practice. Year 2: Explores and develops wider issues with emphasis on design process and design with technology through studio practice; history; theory; technology and professional practice studies. Year 3: Focuses on the student's independent judgement to define issues and set and resolve problems with competence and conviction; students deal with more complex technical problems and develop strong theoretical positions; in addition students also complete a major individual research project into an architectural subject.