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 | City Island Campus : One campus. Multiple disciplines. Unlimited possibilities | 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. | |
The University of Bath | UK | Suburban Campus | Large Institution 15,000-30,000 | Selective (25-50% admitted). Selectiveness varies, with some courses being more competitive than others. | Researched Focused Institution | |
Boston University | USA | Residential campus in a city | Large Institution 15,000-30,000 | Highly Selective (10-25% admitted) | Subject focused, with a foundation in Liberal Arts. Students apply directly into their program of interest. They focus on their subject/major-specific courses beginning in their first semester, while also exploring other areas through Liberal Arts. Many students pursue more than one subject. | |
University of Brighton | UK | City Campus | Large Institution 15,000-30,000 | Integrated or Thematic degrees, Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution, Vocationally Focused Institution (multiple integrated internships) | ||
University of Cambridge | UK | A Collegiate University offering the benefits of both campus and city life | Medium Institution 5000-15,000 | Extremely Selective (<10% admitted) - Generally 7,7,6 at HL and may be subject specific | Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution | |
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 | |
University of Dundee | UK - Scotland | Island Campus in a City | Medium Institution 5000-15,000 | Selective (25-50% admitted) | The full spectrum as we have a broad range of courses across 10 academic schools. | |
University of Edinburgh | Scotland - UK | A mix of City and Island Campus in a City – with several subject-based campuses that are spread out across the city centre and surrounding areas. | Large Institution 15,000-30,000 | Selective (25-50% admitted) | Single and joint honours degrees, often with the opportunity to study additional outside modules. |
Useful Skills
Idea Visualisation | |
Practical (working with your hands) | |
Mathematical | |
Data Manipulation | |
Staying Motivated / Working Hard | |
Organisation | |
Design Mindset | |
Teamwork | |
Research | |
Creativity |
