Join us for RIBA Discover Architecture, delivered with RIBA, the University of Westminster and Make Architects. This event is for Year 12 students interested in architecture, design and the built environment. Explore what architects do, what it's like to study architecture at university, and the range of careers available.
Apply now: https://your.westminster.ac.uk/form/riba_20nov26
- Date: Friday 20 November 2026
- Time: 10am – 4pm
- Location: The event will take place across two locations:
Morning: Make Architects, 32 Cleveland Street, London W1T 4JY
Afternoon: University of Westminster, Marylebone Campus, 35 Marylebone Road, London NW1 5LS
What to expect
The day will start at 10am at Make Architects, where you’ll get an insight into working in an architecture practice, explore pathways into architecture and find out more about careers in the built environment. You’ll then travel together to the University of Westminster’s Marylebone Campus for 12.30pm, where you’ll have lunch before exploring our architecture studios, hearing from an architect and taking part in a hands-on activity in our Creative and Advanced Technologies Lab.
Free travel and lunch
We can cover or reimburse the cost of travel to and from our Marylebone Campus. We’ll provide further details when your place is confirmed. A free lunch will also be provided.
Who can apply?
Applications are open to Year 12 (College Year 1) students who are interested in architecture. We particularly encourage applications from students who meet one or more of the following widening access criteria:
- Live in an IMD Quintile 1 or 2 postcode area
- Are from Black, Asian or Global Majority backgrounds
- Receive Free School Meals
- Are young carers
- Are care experienced
- Have a disability or health condition
Please apply by Friday 13 November. We recommend applying as soon as possible. Our events can be very popular and places are limited, so if the event is oversubscribed, we’ll give priority to students who meet our widening access criteria.