Synthesis course 1: Architecture and Urban Design Project, Positioning 20 credits

About the course

The course focuses on a specific architectural and urban research theme within which the students are encouraged to develop their own position and agenda. Students formulate and develop a strategic, research-based approach to creating urban and architectural design strategies.

The course is studio based. The course teachers adjust and determine specific course information, themes, design requirements, and submission requirements for the academic year.

The course is divided into three modules:

Architectural Investigations (8 credits)
Architectural Proposal (8 credits)
Communication with External Parties (4 credits)

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Autumn 2025
- Synthesis course 1: Architecture and Urban Design Project, Positioning
  
  Offered as a part of a Degree programme
  
  HT25 / Umeå / English / On site
  
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  Starts
  1 September 2025
  
  Ends
  18 January 2026
  
  Number of credits
  20 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  67%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-52604
  
  Eligibility
  Bachelor's degree in architecture, minimum 180 ECTS or equivalent foreign degree and work samples/portfolio. English language proficiency equivalent to (the Swedish upper secondary school) English course B/6.
  
  Selection
  
  Guaranteed admission. Is given for TYARK and TAASM.
  
  Application
  Application deadline was 15 April 2025. The application period is closed.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 78,933
  
  Total fee: SEK 78,933
  
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