University College Cork: University College Cork (UCC) is a prestigious public research university located in Cork, Ireland. Established in 1845, UCC is known for its academic excellence, innovative research, and vibrant campus life. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various fields, including arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine, and law. UCC is committed to providing a supportive learning environment, fostering critical thinking, and preparing students for successful careers and global citizenship.

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This challenging and engaging Architecture programme includes technology and cultural/contextual modules, and has a strong focus on learning through activities in the design studio. The Architecture degree is delivered by the Cork Centre for Architectural Education in Cork city, a collaboration between UCC and the Munster Technological University. The Architecture programme has been designed in response to the guidelines of the UNESCO/UIA Charter for Architectural Education, the European Qualifications Directive (2005/36/ EC) relating to the Architectural Profession, and the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI) Education Policy. Combined with the Master of Architecture, it is accredited by the RIAI. Together with two years' work experience in an architect's office and a Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural Professional Practice and Experience, this will allow you to register as a professional architect. Registration provides for legal protection of the title of "Architect", as required by the Irish Building Control Act 2007. Show less

All modules 5 credits unless otherwise stated.

Year 1 Modules:

AT1001 & AT1005 Design Studio 1 & 2 (15 credits each)
AT1003 & AT1006 Construction, Materials and Structures 1 & 2
AT1009 & AT1010 Applied Technology Studio 1 & 2
AT1004 & AT1008 History and Theory of Architecture
Year 2 Modules:

Design Studio; Construction, Materials and Structures; History and Theory of Architecture; Environmental Design; Applied Technology Studio

Year 3 Modules:

Design Studio; Conservation; Applied Technology Studio; Environmental Design; History and Theory of Architecture; Landscape

Year 4 Modules:

Design Studio; Dissertation; Architectural Technology; Professional Practice and Management.

See the College Calendar for more detailed information on the programme and the Book of Modules for a more detailed description of programme modules.

Course Practicalities
Expected lecture/lab/practical hours: Students participate in formal lecture and seminars, and design studio tutorials and reviews. This normally requires attendance five days per week.

Much is learned from interactions with other students as well as from the academic staff and the architectural practitioner associates. Hence there is an expectation that the workstation facilities provided are made use of, between the formal series of lectures and seminars.

In addition to learning drawing skills, students will be expected to become proficient in photography, model-making and digital representation of architecture, and to

Field trips: Students will be expected to participate in class field trips, visiting project sites, and also study trips to Irish and other European cities.

**Every student is allocated with a generously sized work station with locker, shelves and a worktop large enough to accomodate an A1 drawing board plus an A1 space for other materials. Teaching and Learning occurs through tutorials delivered at the drawing board, and through design reviews, when all student design work is publically displayed and discussed, at the end of each design project.

There will be a cost of approximately €300 in year 1 for a materials pack.

You should also allow €300 for model-making costs and €400 per annum for field trips plus spending money.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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