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.
Digging deeper into subject interests can help you in a number of ways:
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Confirm whether this is (or isn't) something you would be interested in enough to want to study it at university either as the focus of your degree or a minor/elective
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Give you some inspiration to use when creating your questions and topics for IA's (coursework) and your Extended Essay
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Provide you with content for your university application writing in the future, enabling you to reflect on the things you've been doing to explore your interests in a way that is academically relevant to the course or institution you are applying for.
Useful Resources
Arch Daily | Blog | E-Magazine | A platform to share current Architecture Projects and news relevant to Architecture. It is probably one of the most visited by the profession and is definitely one you should be looking at if you are thinking of applying to Architecture. | Click Here > | |
the Civil Engineer Blog | Blog | E-Magazine | Published on the British Institution of Civil Engineering's site, this blog aims to post on topical issues across all the disciplines within civil engineering. There are also resources about becoming a civil engineer elsewhere on the site. | Click Here > | |
dezeen | E-Magazine | Architecture and Design e-magazine | Click Here > | |
Summer Schools in Europe | Events | The most complete directory of summer courses in Europe. It includes courses for high school, undergraduate and graduate students, so ensure you read the descriptions to find options right for you. | Click Here > | |
Young Architect Programmes | Events | Conference | Gain an immersive experience of Architecture alongside top professionals. Choose below either our Young Architect Weekend or our Young Architect Summer Experience. | Click Here > | |
Coursera | Online Course | Coursera is an online platform for distance learning. They have a range of free courses delivered by universities. Search in this section to find courses of interest to you, often these are courses you can follow at your own pace. | Click Here > | |
EdX | Online Course | The X Series courses on the EdX platform are free online courses delivered by universities and aimed at helping you explore areas of interest. | Click Here > | |
FutureLearn | Online Course | FutureLearn is a free online platform where universities from around the globe host FREE online courses you can undertake in your areas of interest. Browse courses by categories or use the search bar to find courses relevant to your interests | Click Here > | |
AA Online Lectures | Recorded Lecture | Find and watch open lectures from the Architectural Association School of Architecture | Click Here > | |
RIBA Knowledge | Website | E-Magazine | Read news, stories and opinion from the world of architecture and the built environment on the RIBA Blog | Click Here > | |
HE+ | Website | Podcast | Blog | Video | The HE+ website has supercurricular resources created and written by Cambridge students and academics including challenging activities, engaging videos, reflective questions and much more. | Click Here > | |
Springpod Virtual Work Experience | Work Experience | Virtual work experience Opportunities across a range of companies and sectors. Most of them are free. | Click Here > | |
Zooniverse - Real Science Online | Work Experience | Website | Online Crowd Science Projects that you can contribute to | Click Here > |