Edinburgh College of Art

Course Details

(BA Hons) Architecture

Course Description

Students are admitted to the MA (Hons) Architecture programme. At the end of the second year, students have a choice of pathways enabling accelerated progress or development of broader academic interests - BA Architecture (3 years) or MA (Hons) Architecture (4 years). Both degrees have ARB accreditation and are at candidate status for approval by RIBA, for Part 1 professional status. Year 1 The first and second years introduce the key skills required for studying architecture. You will take courses in architectural design, technology and environment, architectural history, cultural studies, art and design and a choice of an elective. At the end of this stage you will choose to study for a BA or MA (Hons). Year 2 As Year 1. Year 3 You will take Architectural Design and Architectural Theory. You will start to specialise by choosing to study areas of personal interest, including sustainability, technology, adaptation and intervention. For BA students Year 3 is the exit year. MA (Hons) students will undertake two semesters of practical experience between Years 3 and 4. Year 4 In the final stage you will choose a main studio course and will develop, curate and present an academic portfolio. As part of your MA (Hons) you will write a dissertation.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
4year

Career outcomes

When you graduate you’ll be ready to for a career in professional practice. Graduates from our Landscape Architecture programme are highly sought after. In fact 96% are in work or further study after 6 months. Whilst the majority pursue careers in private practice, some choose to join local government or public bodies including The Forestry commission, Scottish Natural Heritage, National Parks or British Waterways. Top five reasons to choose the programme * Attracting outstanding students: during the past six years our students have won the Landscape Institute’s Portfolio Prize on four occasions and the Dissertation Prize three times recognising the outstanding quality of their work. * Take part in the European Masters in Landscape Architecture: we are the only institution in the UK to offer a collaborative European Masters in Landscape Architecture, also accredited by the Landscape Institute. Find out more. * Study-abroad: you’ll have the opportunity to study abroad in your third year through the ERASMUS programme or the University's International Exchange Programme. These opportunities will enrich your perspectives on Landscape Architecture and your development as practitioner. * Develop practical experience: a placement year combines distance learning with practical experience helping to prepare you for life in practice. * Access to leading researchers and practitioners: you’ll draw upon the expertise of leading researchers and practitioners in Landscape Architecture. Their work is used to inform public policy on outdoor environments across the UK and they are involved in innovative design practice consistently winning awards and recognition for their design work.




(BA Hons) Architecture Edinburgh College of Art