Theory of Architecture 3:2 10 credits

About the course

The course aims to provide methods to develop and assess an individual proposal for an architectural brief and program in relation to specific contexts and the wider architectural discourse. The primary method employed is to support the development of an individual thesis through the architectural strategies, case studies, the projection of these strategies into a specific context and a reflection on the implications this process creates.

The course is divided into three modules:

Development of Individual Position and Proposal (4 Credits)
Research of Architectural Theories and Strategies (4,5 Credits)
Communication of an Individual Architectural Strategy (1,5 Credits)

The field of research is widened through the investigation and analysis of historical and contemporary approaches of architectural interventions. During this phase students develop an individual position in relation to the development of an architectural proposal. The architectural proposal should include an individual approach to the project, a basic architectural program and a critical analysis of key elements of their chosen site(s). The topic of the individual proposal is developed and refined over the duration of the course. This is facilitated through individual reflections on the wider architectural discourse in relation to specific contexts.

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Spring 2026
- Theory of Architecture 3:2
  
  Spring 2026 / Umeå / English / On site
  
  Application opens 15 September 2025
  
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  Starts
  19 January 2026
  
  Ends
  7 June 2026
  
  Number of credits
  10 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  33%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-52705
  
  Eligibility For eligibility to the course the following are required: Architecture Project 2:2 (15 credits) Architectural Technology 2:2 (4 credits) Urban Planning 1 (6 credits) Theory of Architecture 2:2 (2 credits) History of Architectural 2:2 (3 credits)
  
  Selection
  Guaranteed admission within TYARK.
  
  Application
  The online application opens 15 September 2025 at 09:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 October 2025.
  
  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 39,467
  
  Total fee: SEK 39,467
  
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