Architecture

Architecture at the University of Dundee offers a comprehensive and innovative programme designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and creative vision necessary to excel in the built environment sector. This degree provides a blend of academic rigor, practical experience, and exposure to contemporary architectural issues, fostering critical thinking and artistic expression. Throughout the course, students engage with a wide range of topics including design theory, sustainable development, construction technology, historic preservation, and digital fabrication. The programme emphasizes studio-based learning, allowing students to develop hands-on skills through practical projects, team collaborations, and real-world internships. Our dedicated staff, comprising experienced practitioners and scholars, guide students in exploring architectural concepts, environmental considerations, and societal impacts of design. The University of Dundee's state-of-the-art facilities, such as dedicated design studios, digital labs, and materials workshops, support innovative learning and experimentation. The programme integrates city and community engagement, encouraging students to consider architecture's role in societal development and environmental stewardship. Graduates of this programme are well-prepared for diverse careers including architectural practice, urban planning, conservation, interior design, and further postgraduate study. We pride ourselves on fostering a creative, inclusive, and supportive environment that inspires future architectural leaders. Upon completion, students receive a recognized qualification that opens doors to professional registration and lifelong learning opportunities. Our strong links with industry partners, professional bodies, and alumni networks ensure that students gain valuable insights and opportunities for career advancement. Join the University of Dundee's Architecture programme to develop your skills, expand your horizons, and make a positive impact through innovative, responsible, and sustainable design.

Detailed Course Facts

• EUR 2060 Year (EEA)
• EUR 12285 Year (Non-EEA)

Tuition fees are approximate and dependent upon currency exchange rates.

• English

Course Content

RIBA Part 1

Level 1

The essential objective of teaching in Level 1 is to encourage the inherent vitality and vibrancy of incoming students of Architecture.

Level 1 introduces students to a wide range of issues encompassed by the subject of Architecture and seeks to familiarise students with the concept of "Place".

Students study seven modules from these subject areas:

- Architectural Design

- Humanities

- Architectural Technology

- Communication

Students are also given the opportunity to explore technologies that possibly weren't previously available to them.

Level 2

Encourages a deeper understanding of architectural design through a series of challenging and related studio projects.

Themes addressed continuously throughout the year are:

- City

- Making

- Performance

- Interdisciplinary Design

Again, students study seven modules from these subject areas:

- Architectural Design

- Humanities

- Architectural Technology

- Communication

Level 3

Studio project.

Students study three modules from these subject areas:

- Architectural Design

- Humanities

- Architectural Technology

- Architectural Technology / Professional Studies

Completion of Level 3 is the first major milestone in the MArch programme and the award of RIBA Part 1 acknowledges this in the context of the world beyond the University.

RIBA Part 2

Level 4

The main outline for Level 4 is framed around the Integrated Design Project which runs throughout the academic session.

Students study four modules from these subject areas:

- Integrated Architectural Design

- Humanities

Level 5

In Level 5 the development of students' architectural research and design skills, design philosophy and general approach to architecture continues through the pursuit of specialist knowledge and understanding within a themed unit system. Students elect to work within the unit most closely aligned with their architectural research interests developed over the previous four years.

RIBA Part 3

Professional Training:

Two years required before becoming eligible to sit RIBA Part 3. One year must be post Part 2 and one year may be at any time after registering on a RIBA validated architecture programme. We can advise students on a variety of options for integrating professional training with their studies.

Requirements

- Minimum Requirements:

SQA Higher: AABB/ABBBB

GCE A-Level: BBB/ABC (excluding general studies)

ILC Higher: AABB/ABBBB

IB Diploma: 32 points with 6, 5, 5 at HL

- Essential Subjects:

English (Higher/AS/ILC at B, HL at 5) and mathematics or physics at (SG, Int2, GCSE, Ord, SL)

- Selection Notes:

All applicants under consideration will be invited to attend an interview. Interviews take place on a weekly basis from January to April. The school will generally not make offers to UK based students without an interview.

Overseas students are not expected to attend an interview but should prepare a portfolio as a matter of course and submit this in electronic form by email when requested.

- Direct entry to RIBA Part 2:

Applicants seeking entry to Level 4 (RIBA Part 2) with a good degree and exemption from RIBA Part 1 will be required to make a formal application through UCAS by 15th January of the year they wish to enter.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Dundee.

Accreditation

Professional Accreditation:

Fully recognised by ARB (Architects Registration Board) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)