Architecture Programme 300 credits
About the programme
Do you want to create sustainable, socially just cities and buildings of the future? The Architecture programme at the School of Architecture can be described as being on the borderline between the artistic and the scientific disciplines. The programme is characterized by a consistent focus on sustainability and has an international profile with teachers from all over the world.
International learning environment
Focus on sustainable architecture
Well-equipped and accessible workshops
Programme overview
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Architectural design
36%
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Architectural history
16%
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Architectural technology
14%
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Practical studies in Architecture/eligible courses
7%
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Perspectives on sustainability
4%
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Architectural tools and communication
4%
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Urban design and planning
4%
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Degree project
15%
While studying
The teaching is largely project-based and aims to integrate theoretical and scientific knowledge with process-oriented and artistic research. Sustainability and resource awareness, as well as experimentation in full-scale construction, are important elements in the education. Umeå School of Architecture is equipped with a wood workshop, laser cutter, 3D printer and computer rooms.
Teaching is in English.
Architecture theory and practical tools
The school is located on the Art Campus by the banks of the Ume River together with, among others, the Academy of Fine Arts, Umeå Institute of Design and Bildmuseet.
The education mainly consists of project work with supervision, in groups or individually. Courses in, among other things, architectural theory, architectural history and technology are combined with project work and run in parallel during the semesters. Our focus is to give you a broad orientation in the subject of architecture and practical tools for analysis, development of concepts and composition, as well as a broad technical knowledge.
Hang out with a student
Are you curious about what it is like to study architecture at the School of Architecture at Umeå University? Join one of our students for a day and you'll find out more.
Your own workplace in the school studio
Many lectures are given by internationally professional architects, artists and researchers. You present your projects with, among other things, models and sketches, and have your own workplace in the school's studio. During the first three years of the education, key concepts, methods and theoretical models are introduced. The starting point gradually shifts from the local, to the regional, to the global. During the two final years, opportunities are given for specialization through different study choices with different specializations.
Courses within the programme
Year 1
- Architectural Design 1:1
- Architectural Technology 1:1
- History and Theory of Architecture 1:1
- Tools and Communication in Architecture 1:1
- Architectural Design 1:2
- Architectural Technology 1:2
- History and Theory of Architecture 1:2
- Tools and Communication in Architecture 1:2
- Perspectives on Sustainability and Architecture 1
Year 2
- Architectural Design 2:1
- Architectural Technology 2:1
- History and Theory of Architecture 2
- Tools and Communication in Architecture 2:1
- Architectural Design 2:2
- Architectural Technology 2:2
- Urban Design and Planning 1
- Tools and Communication in Architecture 2:2
- Perspectives on Sustainability and Architecture 2
Year 3
- Architectural Design 3:1
- Architectural Technology 3:1
- History and Theory of Architecture 3:1
- Urban Design and Planning 2
- Architectural Design 3:2
- Degree Project
- Architectural Technology 3:2
- History and Theory of Architecture 3:2
- Perspectives on Sustainability and Architecture 3
Year 4
- Architectural Design 1
- Architectural Technology 1
- Research Methods in Architecture 1
- Contemporary Research in Architecture
- Elective course
- Sustainability in Architectural Practice
Year 5
- Architectural Design 2
- Architectural Technology 2
- Research Methods in Architecture 2
- Master Thesis
Future and career opportunities
The education leads to an architect's degree, which means that you can work as an architect in both the private and public sector. The international character of the programme provides good preparation for working both in Sweden and in the rest of the world.
Common professions:
• Architect
• Consultant
• Project manager
Degree
The education leads to an architect's degree.
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Film about the programme
In the Architecture programme technology meets an artistic approach to architecture.
Voices about the programme
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Emma likes the international atmosphere in Umeå
Student
"It’s a bit weird to think that Umeå, a small town in northern Sweden, is that international, but it is that. There are a lot of people from all over the world and I think it’s really great" says architectural student Emma Biondani from Italy.
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