Architecture courses

About Bsc Architecture in University College Dublin

UCD Architecture is at the forefront of the architectural and urban design debate, both in Ireland and internationally. It plays a central role in society, leading innovation and development on every scale. The Architecture course at UCD offers a means to engage creatively and constructively with society. If you have a capacity and passion for creativity, for making things through technological invention or artistic experimentation, and you’re excited by the idea of designing buildings, urban environments and landscapes, then this course is for you. The design process is central to Architecture, harnessing the mind’s analytical and creative powers to produce innovative solutions to everyday and future challenges.
For more information regarding this course, please click School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy

Most architectural graduates go into architectural practice or on to further academic study in architecture or related subjects.

Your skills are transferable, which enables you to work anywhere in the world. Some architects also work in other areas such as:

• Planning
• Heritage site management
• Landscape
• Cultural and artistic practice
• Curatorial work

UCD Architecture offers a wide range of taught master's, research master's and doctorate programmes, including:
Urban Design (research)

• Conservation & Heritage (research)
• Regional & Urban Planning (taught)
• Urban Design & Planning (taught)
• Planning, Development & Urban Design (taught)
• Irish and European Landscape & Urbanisation (research)
• History and Theory of Architecture (PhD)

Academic qualification equivalents

• Successful graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent (For most countries, the same academic preparation as is required for university entrance in that country is required for consideration. 
• Program-Specific Prerequisite courses completed at the senior level (e.g. Grade 12);

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS: An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version.
• TOEFL:  minimum score of 600 in the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), with Test of Written English at 475 +. A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with a score of at least 20 in each section
• PTE: Minimum of 63 and at least 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section..

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