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Architectural Technology (BSc Honours) (Level 8) BSc (Honours)

Munster Technological University - MTU

Cork, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 12,000
Country Rank#12
Duration48 Months
Score IELTS: 5.5 TOEFL: 80

Program Overview

The core of the learning experience takes place in the studio through technical design projects and the application and integration of knowledge and skills explored in lecture modules. The focus of the Year 1 studio includes lectures on Construction Technology Materials and Structure (timber, steel, concrete, and masonry), Environmental Science (climate change, materials, services, heat), while skills developed include teamwork, problem solving, communication, drawing, and computer graphics.

Course Content

Semester Schedules

Stage 1 / Semester 1

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
ARCH6051	Studio: Timber & Steel
ARCH6070	Intro. Architectural Graphics
ARCH6071	CTMS - Wood
ENVI6004	Environment-Climate Change & H
CMOD6001	Creativity Innovation&Teamwork

Stage 1 / Semester 2

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
ARCH6054	Studio: Concrete & Masonry
ARCH6072	Architectural Graphics
ARCH6073	CTMS - Masonry
ENVI6005	Environmental Materials & Serv
MATH6062	Mathematics for Architecture

Stage 2 / Semester 1

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
ARCH6084	Studio: Multi-storey Frames
ARCH6083	Arch Graphics: 3D fundamentals
ARCH6074	CTMS - Frames
ENVI6006	Services: Energy, Water & Dra

Module Code	Module Title
Elective
ARCH6078	Architectural History
ARCH6067	3D Visualization 1
ARCH8003	Adapt & Reuse: Strategies
FREE6001	Free Choice Module

Stage 2 / Semester 2

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
ARCH6085	Studio: Multi-storey Elements
ARCH7044	Arch Graphics: 3D Modelling
ARCH6075	CTMS - Elements
ENVI7003	Climate Adaptation & Services

Module Code	Module Title
Elective
ARCH8004	Adapt & Reuse: Conservation
ARCH8003	Adapt & Reuse: Strategies
CIVL6028	Introductory Land Surveying
FREE6001	Free Choice Module

Stage 3 / Semester 1

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
ARCH7033	Studio: Hybrid Multi-storey
ARCH7040	CTMS - Basements
INTR7025	Work Placement in AEC

Module Code	Module Title
Elective
ARCH6067	3D Visualization 1
ARCH7023	3D Visualization 2
ARCH7029	Photoshop
ARCH7030	SketchUp
ARCH8003	Adapt & Reuse: Strategies
ARCH8021	Contemporary Research Topics
ARCH8004	Adapt & Reuse: Conservation
FREE6001	Free Choice Module
CIVL6031	Health and Safety - Built Env

Stage 3 / Semester 2

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
ARCH7035	Studio: Tech Synthesis
ARCH7039	Advanced 3D Modelling
ARCH7041	CTMS - Cladding
ENVI7006	Environmental Assessment
ARCH6043	Professional Practice Contract

Stage 4 / Semester 1

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
ARCH8028	Technical Design for Retrofit
INTR8032	Interdisciplinary Project
ARCH8001	Prof. Practice – Management
ENVI8005	Environment Services Retrofit
ARCH8030	Research Project Design

Stage 4 / Semester 2

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
ARCH8016	Technical Design Resolution
ARCH8017	Architectural Portfolio
ARCH8031	Research Project Development

Module Code	Module Title
Elective
ARCH8021	Contemporary Research Topics
ARCH7038	Work Placement: Architectural

Entry Requirement
For admission to a programme, standard applicants must
- score the necessary CAO points and
- meet the minimum entry requirements
Leaving Certificate in six subjects i.e. H5 in two subjects, and O6/H7 in four other subjects. The six subjects must include English, Irish, Mathematics, and a Laboratory Science Subject*.

Info re MTU Mathematics Exam only:

Some students who apply to MTU courses may not achieve the required entry standard in Mathematics through the Leaving Certificate. For such applicants, MTU offers a second chance to reach the required entry standard through a MTU Mathematics Exam. This second chance facility allows applicants (depending on their results in the MTU Mathematics Examination) to gain entry to courses with an Ordinary Leaving Certificate Mathematics entry standard, and (with a higher level of performance) courses with a Higher Leaving Certificate entry standard.

IELTS (Academic)

L1: At least 6.0 with no section below 5.5

TOEFL

L1: At least 80 - with minimum scores: Listening- 17; Reading - 18; Speaking – 20; Writing - 17
Fees & Scholarships
The fees for Architectural Technology (BSc Honours) (Level 8) may vary from - €10,000 to €25,000 anually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for international students.
Career Prospect
A graduate of Architectural Technology is a critical member of the Design Team, as they have an excellent appreciation and knowledge of the other Design Team discipline roles, and is involved in the coordination and development of a project at all stages.

Graduates may specialise in certain building typologies or concentrate on a particular area such as technical design, technology, architectural conservation or project management. Graduates may work as part of a team in private practice, or in the architectural section of a commercial organisation or a Government Department or Local Authority.

Potential Areas of Employment
- Private Practice
- Commercial
- Government Organisation
- Local Authority

Cost Of Studying At Munster Technological University - MTU

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250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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