Bachelor of Science in Architecture - Part I


Bachelor of Science in Architecture (BSc) - Part I

The course normally lasts three years and has a three-stage modular structure, with each stage consisting of six modules. Students can have a free choice of one half-module elective at each stage.

Half the course is delivered and assessed through lecture based modules and the other half through studio based modules.

Architecture combines a wide range of subjects from the scientific to the creative and the course is responsive to new challenges such as computer-aided design, environmental issues and the changing nature of architectural practice.

Special Features

This course has recognition from the Architects Registration Board and the Royal Institute of British Architects as being Exempt from RIBA Part 1 – the first part of the route to becoming a professional, registered and chartered architect.

After graduation students are expected to undertake a period of placement within a recognised/ approved architectural practice before beginning the RIBA Part 2 course (MArch). Entry to the MArch course is competitive and a BSc from Queen's confers no particular advantage on an applicant. Guidance is given in Stage 3 as to how and where to apply, to compile CVs and present work. Students take placements within the British Isles and additional assistance is given to students who wish to take a placement further afield – such as Canada, USA and the Netherlands.

Opportunities for Careers and Further Study

Architects can be found involved with a surprisingly wide range of activities. Many continue to work in private architectural practices ranging in size from two or three people to a staff of over one hundred, providing a general practice service to private and institutional clients, designing individual houses, social housing, commercial developments, civic buildings, concert halls, theatres and galleries, and many commissions are won through architectural competitions. But many other graduates have diversified. They may work in stage set design, town planning or housing policy, conservation of historic buildings, interiors, furniture design or specialist building physics such as acoustics. They may provide technical assistance to voluntary and community groups tackling difficult social and economic problems. Our graduates work in many different parts of the world and have their work published and receive awards.

Although primarily intended as a first degree for those wishing to undertake postgraduate studies and become professionally qualified architects, the course offers a wide-ranging general education in design, visual appreciation and problem solving which is valuable in its own right.

The course develops knowledge and skills through design projects complemented by lecture courses and visiting particular towns, cities and pieces of architecture.

Contact for enquiries

Mr Alan Jones
Tel: (028) 9097 4278
Email: a.jones@qub.ac.uk

Entrance Requirements