Bachelor of Architecture (Honours) in Architecture Atlantic Technological University - Sligo Campus, Ireland

This programme provides education and training for the practice of architecture, taught in a way that makes explicit an understanding of and sensitivity to, historical, contextual and cultural influences on the practice of design in a global, national, and local context.

Students develop their own creative ideas and discover the multi-faceted processes of architecture in a stimulating and dynamic community alongside passionate academics, practicing architects and design professionals. Architecture design studio makes up over 50% of the programme for each of the five years, with students working in dedicated design studio spaces.

Design studios form the core element of the programme where design projects explore the programmes vision points: Interpretation of Place, Regionally Transformative Architecture, Architectural Regeneration of Built Heritage, Human Experience and Perception of Space and aim to strengthen the interaction of the natural and built environment.

There are multi-disciplinary projects with students from other ATU Sligo degrees. Students also participate in national exhibitions and design competitions. Also, annual field trips to European cities exposes students to a variety of forms of architecture and design.  

Students create an academic portfolio of design work by the end of the programme, which incorporates the thematic areas of the syllabus: Architecture Design Studio, Context and Theory, Technology and Environment, Theory and Design of Structures, Applied Technology Studio,  Visual Communication, Interdisciplinary Practice, Professional Studies, Regional Engagement,  Thesis, Elective modules.