Bachelor of Architecture (Hons)
Course code: WD144
What is Architecture?
‘Architecture involves everything that influences the way in which the built environment is planned, designed, made, used, furnished, landscaped and maintained’
UNESCO/UIA charter for architectural education 2005
What is the Bachelor of Architecture (Hons)?
It is a 5 year honours degree programme, designed in accordance with national and international guidelines on architectural education. It has received academic approval and recognition by the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland.
Architectural education at WIT is primarily about developing within each student a ‘design mind’ so that they can bring together in a creative way the complex challenges facing the future world of construction. Students are introduced to design methodologies and work in a ‘learning through doing’ environment in the studio where they explore architectural designs growing in complexity as they progress through the various years. They are taught the importance of culture, climate and craft in developing design ideas. Feeding into these studio based projects are the supporting subjects grouped under the generic headings of ‘Cultural Context’, Communications, ‘Technology & the Environment’ and a suite of electives including languages and life drawing which introduces students to related disciplines as well as facilitating international exchange programmes.
What is the BSc (Hons) in Architecture?
Students who have successfully completed the first three years of the the programme are awarded a BSc (Hons) in Architecture.
International links
Agreements have been signed with schools of architecture in France and Mexico facilitating exchange study programmes. Languages are taught as electives to encourage students to avail of these travel opportunities. Annual trips to European capitals take place in all stages of the programme.
Scholarships and work placements
Renzo Piano Foundation scholarship worth €10,000 with work experience in Paris or Genoa office. Urban Laboratory 6 month work placement in Genoa, Italy.
Career Opportunities
- Architectural Design Offices
- Researching
Follow on Study
- B.Architecture professional architectural programme
- Masters programmes
Course Outline
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Design Studio: ‘The Concept’ & Graphics Cultural Context: ‘A history of Architectural Ideas’ Technology & the Environment: ‘Introduction to structures’ Analytical Design Skills |
Design Studio: ‘Everything but the Building’ & CAD Cultural Context: ‘The history of the Human Habitat Technology & the Environment: ‘Technology & Materials’’ Communications & Introduction to ICT |
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
| Design Studio: ‘The House & I’ & Computers Cultural Context: ‘History of the House’ Technology & the Environment: ‘Environmental Science 1’ Language (E) Intensive Design (E) Publications (E) |
Design Studio: ‘Housing & Collectivity’ & Computers Cultural Context: ‘A History of Collective Building Types’ Technology & the Environment: ‘Technology & Materials 2’ Language (E) Life Drawing (E) Publications (E) |
Semester 5 |
Semester 6 |
Design Studio: ‘The Old & the New’ & |
Design Studio: ‘The Building in Context’ & Communication Skills Cultural Context: ‘A History of Public & Ritual Buildings’ Professional Practice 1 Language (E) Life Drawing (E) Project Management (E) |
| Semester 7 | Semester 8 |
Architectural Studio 7 Rural C |
Architectual Studio 8 Rural C Architectural Computing 4 Urban Design Architectural Structure 2 European Landscape 6 (E) Modular Building (E) Brief Development (E) The Modern Movement - Art, Design (E) |
| Semester 9 | Semester 10 |
| Architectural Studio 9 "Quest" TSE 9 (Technology, Structures, Environmental) Project Management International Project |
Architectural Studio 10 "Apothosis" TSE 10 (Technology, Structures, Environmental) Professional Practice 2 Tutoring |
(E) = Elective Language = French, German, Italian or Spanish. | |
Course Facts
Course Title: BSc (Hons) in Architecture
Course Code: WD144
Course Level: 8
Duration: 5 years
Course Entry
Leaving Certificate:
Total number of subjects at grade D or better: 6
Number of subjects at higher level grade C or better: 2
Required Subjects:
- English/Irish: OD3/HD3
- Mathematics: OB3/HD3
For further information
Course Leader: Jurgen Bauer, Dip. Ing. Architekt
Member of German Chamber of Architects.
Email: jbauer@wit.ie
Course Leader: Miriam Fitzpatrick
Email: mfitzpatrick@wit.ie
Recent Entry Points
| Year | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
| Minimum Points | 440 | 470 | 455 | 440 |
