Architecture and Urban Design
Summary
| Degree | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) |
|---|---|
| Subject group | Engineering Sciences |
| Standard program duration | 6 semesters |
| Admission requirements |
Restricted admission (NC) for program semester 1-6
Overview NC procedure |
| Start of studies |
Winter semester
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| Language | German |
| Enrollment requirements | |
| Further information | Website of Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering |
Overview
Taught, among others, are the fundamentals of design, drafting and architectural representation in the framework of what is referred to as the “Dortmunder Modell Bauwesen”. Within this interdisciplinary educational concept, in particular in the framework of project work, students already learn during their studies about professional practice and cooperation between architects and civil engineers. This fosters team and social skills.
This model is unique in Germany and embodies a teaching concept which aims – in addition to giving them a thorough grounding in their subject – to teach students how to work together in an interdisciplinary team with the other stakeholders involved. The projects, on which a group of both Architecture as well as Civil Engineering students work together, play a key role here. In this way, realistic planning tasks form the basis for later successful teamwork in practice.
Skills and knowledge
Apart from a general higher education entrance qualification and a good general education, future architects should enjoy and be interested in design and architectural representation and especially bring with them a creative and holistic way of thinking. Creativity, imagination, good observation skills, spatial perception, technical and constructional understanding, the ability to work in a team and to interlink different and complex elements are essential, as well as a strong sense of responsibility and resilience.
Prerequisite for the Bachelor’s degree program in Architecture and Urban Design is the completion of a motivation and aptitude test. The task to be treated can be downloaded at the beginning of June each year and must be submitted by email by 15 July.
Field of activity
The professional opportunities for architects are highly diversified: Apart from typical design, planning and implementation tasks in an architecture firm or planning department, there are many other openings for graduates, e.g., as real estate experts or in construction companies, housing corporations, project development or the civil service. The close dovetailing with civil engineering within the “Dortmunder Modell Bauwesen” means that graduates of the Architecture program have received thorough interdisciplinary training which makes them particularly well prepared for the reality of the employment market.
The Bachelor’s degree gives graduates a first professional qualification for posts in construction planning and also allows them to pursue advanced studies in the shape of a Master’s degree program, such as the M.Sc. in Architecture and Urban Design or the M.Sc. in Construction Management and Real Estate Management at TU Dortmund University.
Additional information
A four-week (120 hours) internship in the construction sector is compulsory. It is recommended that students complete the internship before commencing their studies, but it is also possible after the start of the program.