Architecture
Department of Building, Energy & Society

Architecture

 

This architecture course offers you interactive and comprehensive hands-on training spanning a number of fields, opening up a variety of career options. Alongside creative design and practical project management you’ll also study contemporary topics in architecture in depth.

Find out more about the degree programme

Admissions

Before you start your degree programme you have to apply and go through the admissions procedure. Here you can read up on this and find the most important dates and deadlines.

My Studies

Here you can find everything you need to know about the course: course content, student and research projects, the semester and internship abroad, and the teaching staff.

After Graduation

Many different occupational fields and career opportunities are open to you as a graduate of our degree programme. Find out here what you can do.

Did you know, …

… that your employment prospects after graduating will be excellent?

Ninety percent of our graduates have found a permanent job within two months of completing the course.

Did you know, …

… that the course focuses on

The course covers sustainable and general architectural topics, enabling you to specialise in the areas of "Building in Existing Structures" or "Building Information Modeling" and to explore specific architectural topics.

Did you know, …

… that renowned practising architects teach on our course?

To ensure you’re well equipped for the working world, you’ll be taught by successful architects active on the international stage.

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… that you’ll have access to a studio for your own personal use?

You’ll have your own desk in the studio, where you’ll be able to focus on your design work. This also encourages discussion within and between year groups and with the lecturers.

Did you know, …

… that you’ll have access to extensive facilities for model making?

The well-equipped workshop has conventional modelling tools as well as digital production resources such as routers and 3D printers.

Did you know, …

… that our teaching style is hands-on and interdisciplinary?

You’ll learn through a semester project how individual specialist fields interact with and influence architectural developments in practice.

Did you know, …

… that you can choose from a pool of elective subjects in every semester?

The pool of elective subjects includes topics related to "Building in Existing Structures" and "Building Information Modeling", which provide intensive preparation for the various challenges you will encounter in today's professional world.

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