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Technological University Dublin

Dublin , Dublin ,Ireland

Bachelor of Architecture (Honours) (BArch)

Program Available at Bolton Street (Linenhall) Campus

Architecture is the art and science of designing space. This program will suit you if you’ve got a creative aptitude for architectural design, the ability to implement your designs in practice, are interested in artistic and cultural aspects of society, and have an aptitude for technical and managerial challenges.

A five-year program covers topics such as design studio, history theory and criticism of architecture, environment, construction, visual and digital communications, computer applications and law.

The learning environment in Architecture is different from most degrees. We learn in our studios, in our gallery, through conversations, through vertical projects, and by drawing and making things.

Most of your student experience will center on studio-based design projects, which allow you to design buildings and explore the urban and rural context. Throughout the program, there’s a strong emphasis on studio work and exploring the student’s own understanding of architecture.

While not mandatory, B Arch students are encouraged and supported to apply for professional practice work experience and defer their studies for 1 academic year following 3 years of full-time study. 

They’re also encouraged to take the opportunity to gain work experience in professional practice during the summer and winter breaks.

Campus Information

Bolton Street

Intakes

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Application Processing Time in Days: 5

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

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Please note: 

Before meeting your Career Coach for an online/in-person consultation, we would ask that you read the following guidance document relating to your consultation
If your needs are urgent and your Career Coach is not available, we will make every effort for you to meet another member of the team.
Unfortunately, due to the large volume of students we support, we are not able to write or re-write CVs or personal statements for you.
We can offer a maximum of three one-to-one career consultations to any individual in any academic year.
TU Dublin graduates can avail of our services up to two years following graduation. We regret due to the demands of current students it may take longer to deal with graduate enquiries. 

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

If you have completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma, you can apply for all courses in TU Dublin.
 
Pass Mark: 4 at standard level where OD3 is required. Minimum Entry Requirements/Matriculation Proof of English proficiency is required in all cases. There may also be specific subject requirements for courses.
 
Level 8 3 Honours Requirement Overall IB Score of 24 which must include 3 Subjects at Grade 5 at Higher Level and 3 Subjects at Grade 4 at Standard Level
2 Honours Requirement Overall IB Score of 24 and Award of Diploma  
Level 7/6 Overall IB Score of 24 and Award of Diploma
 
Qualifications
Minimum Level Required (Some programmes may require a higher score)
 
ETAPP C1 (or higher)
GCE O Level English Grade C
GCSE English Grade C
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with no less than 6 in each component
Irish Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level OD3 or O6/H7
NEAB Test English Pass
Norwegian Vitnemal Grade Average 4
Pearson PTE Academic 65
TOEFL Computer Based Test (Our Code is C832) 213
TOEFL Paper Based Test (Our Code is C832) 550
TOEFL Internet Based Test 80 with no less than 21 in writing and at least 18 in every other section
Duolingo Minimum 95 overall with minimum 95 in each component
UG Trinity ISE Trinity ISE III (C1) with at least merit in each skill category
PG Trinity ISE Trinity ISE IV (C2) with at least merit in each skill category
International Baccalaureate English A1, A2 or B: 5 at Higher Level (4 at Standard Level if presenting IB through English)
OIB
Option International (OIB): 11 in English language and literature (where the co-efficient is greater than 5). Where the co-efficient is less than 5, a minimum result of 13 is required
 
British version of the OIB: C1 or C2 on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
 
Cambridge English Language Examinations
 
180+ on cambridge English scale with no less than 175 in each skill and use of English ie
 
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Grade C (CEFR Level C1 or C2)
 
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Grade C (CEFR Level C1 or C2)
 
Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE): Grade A (CEFR Level C1)
 
LanguageCert International ESOL Test
 
B2 Communicator High Pass with no less than 33 in each skill taken with no more than 3 months between components.