Architecture
Architecture is a word with several different meanings. A general term to describe buildings and other physical structures, but also the art and science of designing buildings, and the design and method of construction.
Studying architecture will give you a thorough understanding and appreciation of the structures in which we live today, but also let you look to the future of design and how ideas can be made real and implemented.
Good to Know
Architecture is only taught as a Post-Graduate qualification in some countries. In almost all countries, Architects need to be registered with the professional body for architects in that country or region to be able to work as an Architect.
In countries where you can start Architecture as an undergraduate, you will need to continue to post graduate study to complete your qualification so the route to qualifying as an architect is very likely to be 5 years +
You should always check if the degree you are looking at is accredited by the appropriate professional body.
Architecture
Campus | Institution Name | Country | Campus Style | Institution Size | Selectivity | Education Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arts University Bournemouth | UK | Suburban Campus | Small Institution <5000 | Selective (25-50% admitted) | As a specialist creative arts university we want our students to be experts in their discipline and so we offer single subjects. | |
University of Bath | UK | One main campus where all student facilities are based. It is 10 minutes on the bus from the City. | Large Institution 15,000-30,000 | Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Bath looks at applications holistically, looking carefully at personal statements. | All courses at University of Bath offer the opportunity of a professional placement or study abroad. | |
Cardiff University | UK | City Campus | Very Large Institution >30,000 | Selective (25-50% admitted) | We have 350 different courses in a wide range of subjects | |
Carleton University | Canada | Nestled between the Rideau River & Rideau Canal in the heart of Canada's capital city, Ottawa | Large Institution 15,000-30,000 | Open Admission (almost all admitted) - For most programs, if a student meets the requirements, they will be admitted. | Over 26 degrees & over 200 programs with an emphasis on hands-on learning | |
IE University | Spain | Madrid –City Campus
Segovia –Suburban, historic & cultural campus | Medium Institution 5000-15,000 | Selective (25-50% admitted) | Practical and personalised learning experience with internships and exchanges. | |
University of Kent | UK | Our main campus is surrounded by beautiful woodlands and overlooks the charming city of Canterbury. | Large Institution 15,000-30,000 | Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted) | Our students are encouraged to become global citizens, think independently & develop original ideas | |
Lafayette College | USA | A small city with big charm, Easton is a hot spot for shows, food, festivals, trails, and more. | Small Institution <5000 | Selective (25-50% admitted) ~30% acceptance rate | Lafayette blends liberal arts and engineering, with a keen focus on interdisciplinary studies. | |
University of Lancaster | UK, Germany, Ghana | UK Rural Campus 15 minutes bus ride from the City centre of Lancaster.
Ghana and Germany - City Campus | Medium Institution 5000-15,000 | Selective (25-50% admitted) | We are one of the few universities to offer a major/minor system for the majority of our courses. This means that students will apply for a major subject through UCAS, then upon arrival choose an additional minor subject. Students will then study both of these subjects for their first year. |
Useful Skills
Idea Visualisation | |
Practical (working with your hands) | |
Mathematical | |
Data Manipulation | |
Staying Motivated / Working Hard | |
Organisation | |
Design Mindset | |
Teamwork | |
Research | |
Creativity |
