Architecture

Welcome

Queen’s University has offered degrees in architecture since 1965 when the Department of Architecture was founded within the Faculty of Applied Science and Technology. Architectural education in the QUB School of Planning, Architecture and Civil Engineering has a longstanding tradition in advancing and teaching interdisciplinary design with emphasis on technology and culture.

Degrees Offered:

Bachelor of Science in Architecture (BSc) - Part I

The BSc is a three year full-time undergraduate course recognised as meeting Part I examination and membership requirements of the RIBA and ARB. It is also the first route to becoming a chartered architect. It offers a wide ranging general education in design, visual appreciation, and architectural technology.  Details on Entry Requirements for 2010 can be found here.

Master of Architecture (MArch) - Part II

The MArch is a two year full-time postgraduate course recognised as meeting Part II examination and membership requirements of the RIBA and ARB. It is the second level towards becoming a chartered architect. The programme allows students to develop their skills and knowledge in architecture and provides support for students to determine the direction of their own education through their choice of dissertation, special subject and second year thesis project. A wide variety of academics, practitioners and consultants from beyond Queen's provide a further dimension to the stimulating educational environment.

Professional Practice and Practical Experience Certificate - Part III

The certificate course provides exemption from the RIBA Final Examination Part III and is recognised by the Architects’ Registration Board for the UK for the purposes of registration under the Acts. Successful graduates are eligible for chartered membership of the Royal Institute of British Architects and registration with the Architects Registration Board.

Note: Candidates wishing to undertake the 2011 session of the Part 3 Advanced Certificate in Professional Practice In Architecture should note that the final date for enrolment will be Monday the 27 September 2010. This allows for a full 12 months PEDR completions prior to examination in October 2011. Applicants from other institutions must normally be able to demonstrate that they have taken and successfully completed Professional Studies at RIBA/ARB Part I and Part II to the satisfaction of the University. This may be subject to interview prior to enrolment. Professional experience at Part III level is normally required within UK jurisdiction. Candidates are expected to have a minimum of 24 months total professional training experience by the date of assessment.

Taught MSc

The MSc in Construction and Project Management was launched in September 2007. New MSc programmes in Sustainable Design and in Architecture will be available in 2010.

MPhil/PhD Research in Architecture

Current research undertaken by PhD students include Building Energy Performance, Housing Design for Older People, ICT design tools, Disaster Management, and Sustainable Development.

For further details please contact:

Mr Alan Jones, Director of Education; School of Planning, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Queen's University, David Keir Building, Stranmillis Road, Belfast BT9 5AG, Northern Ireland, UK. Tel. +44 (0) 28 9097 4006, Fax +44 (0) 28 9097 4278, Email: a.jones@qub.ac.uk