Swedish name: Arkitektprogrammet
This programme syllabus is valid: HT22 and until further notice
Programme syllabus for programmes starting HT22
Programme syllabus for programmes starting HT21 and until HT22
Programme syllabus for programmes starting HT20 and until HT21
Programme syllabus for programmes starting HT19 and until HT20
Programme syllabus for programmes starting HT18 and until HT19
Programme syllabus for programmes starting HT16 and until HT18
Programme code: TYARK
Credit points: 300
Registration number: FS 3.1.3-734-15
Responsible faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
Established by: Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2015-04-16
Revised by: Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2022-03-01
General entry requirements and Mathematics 3b or 3c or Mathematics C, Science Studies 2, Civics 1b or 1a1+1a2. Science Studies can be replaced by Chemistry 1 and Physics 1a or 1b1+1b2.
After a completed study programme, the student can apply for and obtain a Degree of Master of Architecture in accordance with local qualification descriptor established by the Vice-Chancellor (see Umeå University's website). In Swedish, Master of Architecture is called Arkitektexamen.
Degree of Master of Architecture is achieved when the student has completed the required 300 credits. See the Swedish Higher Education Act (SFS 1992:1434), Chapter 1, Sections 8‑9.
For Degree of Master of Architecture, the student shall demonstrate such knowledge and skill required to work independently as an architect, Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 1993:100), Appendix 2.
Knowledge and understanding
For a Degree of Master of Architecture the student shall
Competence and skills
For a Degree of Master of Architecture the student shall
Judgement and approach
For a Degree of Master of Architecture the student shall
For the Degree of Master of Architecture, the student shall
Each syllabus sets out the examination formats used in each individual course.
Each syllabus sets out the grades used in the course.
A student who believes to have gained knowledge from previous relevant studies or professional experience that may be equivalent to a course or part of a course in the programme can apply for transfer of credits. Granting a transfer of credits means that the student will not have to study the parts of the programme included in the decision. Information on transfer of credits is available on Umeå University's website.
www.umu.se/en/education/how-to-apply/transfer-of-credits/
Degree of Master of Architecture is obtained when the student has completed the required 300 credits. Of these, 30 shall consist of a thesis, and in addition to the thesis project, at least 60 credits shall be on a second-cycle level. In its design, the education programme shall primarily be project-based with thematic projects and with integrated courses that may be concentrated in time or spread out across a longer period of time and taken at part-speed. The entire programme is in English.
Documentation
All students shall document all architectural projects in 'architectural synthesis' and compile these in a work portfolio.
Compulsory courses
Compulsory courses are courses that all students enrolled in the programme normally study. A student enrolled in the study programme is guaranteed a seat in all compulsory courses, provided that the entry requirements for the course in question are met. Entry requirements are listed in each respective course syllabus.
The study programme includes the following courses, listed by year. The courses are not listed chronologically within an academic year. The order may vary from year to year depending on how the project-based format is applied.
The following courses are marked with a G for the basic level and A for the advanced level.
Architectural synthesis
Architecture project 1:1 (G) 15 credits,
Architecture project 1:2 (G) 15 credits,
Architecture project 2:1 (G) 15 credits,
Architecture project 2:2 (G) 15 credits,
Architecture project 3:1 (G) 15 credits,
Architecture project 3:2 (G) 5 credits,
Synthesis course 1: Architecture and Urban Design Project, Positioning (A), 20 credits,
Synthesis course 2: Architecture and Urban Design Project, Resolution (A), 20 credits,
Synthesis course 3: Preparatory Architecture and Urban Design Project for Master's Thesis, 20 credits (A),
Degree Project, First Cycle, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Architecture (G) 15 credits,
Master's Thesis, Second Cycle, Master of Fine Arts in Architecture (A) 30 credits.
Theory and History of Architecture
Theory of Architecture 1:1 (G) 6 credits,
Theory of Architecture 1:2 (G) 6 credits,
Theory of Architecture 2:1 (G) 6 credits,
Theory of Architecture 2:2 (G) 2 credits,
Theory of Architecture 3:1 (G) 8 credits,
Theory of Architecture 3:2 (G) 10 credits,
Seminar course 1b: Theory and History of Architecture and Urban Design (A), 5 credits,
Seminar course 3b: Preparatory Research in Theory and History of Architecture and Urban Design for Master's Thesis (A), 5 credits,
History of Architecture 1:1 (G) 6 credits,
History of Architecture 1:2 (G) 6 credits,
History of Architecture 2:1 (G) 6 credits,
History of Architecture 2:2 (G) 3 credits,
History of Architecture 3 (G) 4 credits.
Architectural Technology
Architectural Technology 1:1 (G) 3 credits,
Architectural Technology 1:2 (G) 3 credits,
Architectural Technology 2:1 (G) 3 credits,
Architectural Technology 2:2 (G) 4 credits,
Seminar course 1a: Architectural Technology, Sustainability and Environmental Impact (A), 5 credits,
Seminar course 2a: Architectural Technology, Resolution (A), 5 credits,
Seminar course 3a: Preparatory Research in Architectural Technology for Master's Thesis (A), 5 credits.
Urban planning/Entrepreneurship
Urban planning 1 (G) 6 credits,
Urban planning 2 (G) 3 credits,
Seminar course 2b: Professional Studies in Architecture and Urban Design (A), 5 credits.
Information on deferment of studies is available on Umeå University's website.
Information on approved leave from studies is available on Umeå University's website.
Information on discontinuation is available on Umeå University's website.
The programme overview below shows how the synthesis courses are read in parallel with the theory, history and technology courses.
Programme overview
Architecture Synthesis | Theory/History/Technology | |
Year 1 autumn term | ARCHITECTURE PROJECT 1:1 (15 credits) | History of Architecture 1:1 (6 credits) Theory of Architecture 1:1 (6 credits) Architectural Technology 1:1 (3 credits) |
Year 1 spring term | ARCHITECTURE PROJECT 1:2 (15 credits) | History of Architecture 1:2 (6 credits) Theory of Architecture 1:2 (6 credits) Architectural Technology 1:2 (3 credits) |
Year 2 autumn term | ARCHITECTURE PROJECT 2:1 (15 credits) | History of Architecture 2:1 (6 credits) Theory of Architecture 2:1 (6 credits) Architectural Technology 2:1 (3 credits) |
Year 2 spring term | ARCHITECTURE PROJECT 2:2 (15 credits) | Urban planning 1 (6 credits) History of Architecture 2:2 (3 credits) Theory of Architecture 2:2 (2 credits) Architectural Technology 2:2 (4 credits) |
Year 3 autumn term | ARCHITECTURE PROJECT 3:1 (15 credits) | Urban planning 2 (3 credits) History of Architecture 3 (4 credits) Theory of Architecture 3:1 (8 credits) |
Year 3 spring term | ARCHITECTURE PROJECT 3:2 (5 credits) DEGREE PROJECT, FIRST CYCLE, ARTISTIC DEGREE OF BACHELOR IN ARCHITECTURE (15 credits) | Theory of Architecture 3:2 (10 credits) |
Year 4-5 | Synthesis course 1: Architecture and Urban Design Project, Positioning, 20 credits, | Seminar course 1a: Architectural Technology, 5 credits Seminar course 1b: Theory and History of Architecture and Urban Design, 5 credits |
Synthesis course 2: Architecture and Urban Design Project, Resolution, 20 credits, | Seminar course 2a: Architectural Technology, 5 credits Seminar course 2b: Professional Studies in Architecture and Urban Design, 5 credits | |
Synthesis course 3: Preparatory Architecture and Urban Design Project for Master's Thesis 20 credits | Seminar course 3a: Preparatory Research in Architectural Technology for Master's Thesis, 5 credits Seminar course 3b: Preparatory Research in Theory and History of Architecture and Urban Design for Master's Thesis, 5 credits | |
Year 5 spring term | DEGREE PROJECT, SECOND CYCLE, DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE (30 credits) |