Faculty of Architecture | RWTH Aachen

240 UK - Edinburgh College of Art
Compatibility Study 2010/2011
UK
Additional Information
Assessment I:
Assessment II:
Assessment III:
Design Project:
Academic Calendar:
WS begins 20.11.11
SS begins 26.01.12
Faculty of Architecture | RWTH Aachen
Study programme structure:
The architecture programme in Edinburgh (Scotland) is similar in structure that of the English
system.
Bachelor:
Year 1-3 : 60 + 60 + 60 Credits (BA in Architecture or BA in Architectural Studies)
Year 4 : Work in an architectural office
Year 5 : 60 Credits / Degree as Bachelor of Architecture (Hons)
Master:
Examination & Communication 10 Credits
Due to the implementation of the Bologna system and changements of the existing study
programmes into Bachelor and Master, the ECTS- Credits of Assessment II do not match the listed
Credits in Assessment I.Further changements will be published in additional uploads.
Due to the implementation of the Bologna system and changements of the existing study
programmes into Bachelor and Master, the ECTS- Credits of Assessment III do not match the listed
Credits in Assessment I.Further changements will be published in additional uploads.
At the beginning of the academic year one topic is chosen from the following topics on offer:
„Architecture & Art“, „Architecture & Well-Being“, „Urban Design“ and „Conservation“. In the lower
years this possibility does not exist. As the students are encouraged to work independently within
the framework of the specified topics (choice of site, building typology, spatial programme...) the
undergraduate work also shows much diversity.
There are, depending on the project chosen, spread out over the course of the year, a number of
shorter problem areas to be solved, by which the student gradually works towards the final design
of the studio project. The last trimester is intended solely for the development of the design project.
Students work in the college, which provides studio spaces for each year. Advising is very
intensive, as the advisers are available to the students several times during the week in studio. No
attendance is required. Advising takes place as it is needed by the students. One lecturer advises
12 - 18 students per design studio.
The difference between professors and assistants, as we know in the German system, does not
exist as the faculty is very small. External examiners are invited to the colloquiums. An entire year
is recommend for ERASMUS study, as only the last of the three trimesters is intended for actual
design work.