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Compatibility Study 2010/2011
Additional Information
Assessment I:
Assessment II:
Assessment III:
Design Project:
Academic calendar:
WS begins 12.09.2011
SS begins 23.01.2012
At the time of the assessment the Dublin Institute of Technology only offered a five year programme.
In the interim, the system was altered and further courses are now offered.
Study programmes structure:
Bachelor:
Faculty of Architecture and Urban Design offers:
BArch Architecture (Hons) (5 years)
Certificate in Design Studies (2 years, part time)
The faculty of Architectural Technology offers:
BSc (Hons) in Architectural Technology (4 years)
BSc (Hons) in Architectural Technology for Level 7 graduates, (1 year, full-time)
BSc (Hons) in Architectural Technology for experienced Level 7 graduates (1 year, part-time)
Master:
Msc in Sustainable Development (1 year)
Msc in Community and Local Development (1 year)
Msc in Spatial Planning (1 year)
The Dublin Institute of Technology places a strong focus on the technology of new developments
such as sustainability and management. Many engineering courses from aeronautics to computer
visualisation are also offered.
Other affiliated courses:
Thesis preparation 5 Credits
Professional Studies (Instruction in visualisation and rhetoric) 5 Credits
Architecture 20 Credits
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Design projects / studio / working space:
(Information from Noel J. Brandy, Student Exchange Coordinator)
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Advising is held at least three times a week. Usually two advisors are present in the studios for
the entire day (each 10 – 12 hours) and on average 4 advisors for half a day (about 4 – 6 hours).
On average there are between 50 and 60 students in the studio spaces.
As in most architecture programmes 50% (15 ECTS) of the programme dedicated to studio work,
the remaining 50% is dedicated to academic subjects. The latter is broken down into three modules.
The calculation of the workload is based on the ECTS system.
For example: 20 hours x 30 ECTS = 600 hours per semester over 12 weeks (with advising) + 1
week (without advising). Furthermore, 1 – 2 weeks of exams are included. The entire semester
is 15 weeks long. In the semester the student should have 25 – 28 hours of advising and work in
discussion with other students; 12 – 15 hours are devoted to independent work.
Design instruction / accompanying lectures:
There are a series of independent lectures, including the annual CRH masterclass programme
which is held in the studios.
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