Architecture Degrees Online

The Department of Architecture’s professional architecture programme is a two-degree programme: a three-year Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Studies (BAS), and a two-year Master’s degree in Architecture (MArch).

Once you have the BAS degree, should you decide not to proceed further, and once you have complied with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession’s (SACAP) practical training requirements, you can register as a senior architectural technologist.

Once you have the MArch (Professional) degree and have complied with SACAP’s practical training requirements, you can register as a full professional architect.

BAS graduates may also register for MTech: Architectural Technology after completing one year of work in an architectural practice.

Career Opportunities

Most BArch graduates go into architectural practice or go on to further academic study in architecture or related subjects. There are numerous options including setting up independently or working as part of a team in a small or large practice.

There are also opportunities within the architectural sections of a government department or semi-state body or commercial organisations. There are different aspects you can specialise in such as design, technology, architectural conservation or project management. Your skills are transferable and portable and many architects also become involved in projects or work abroad.
Some architects also work in other areas such as planning, heritage site management, landscape, art and culture, or academic research and education. After two years of approved graduate practical experience, holders of the Bachelor of Architecture degree may take the examination for the Professional Diploma (Architecture). Graduates who have passed this exam are entitled to exemption from the examinations in Professional Competence of the RIAI and the RIBA Part 3 and qualify for membership of these institutes.

UCD Architecture offers master’s and degree programmes over a wide range of areas of research including:

- Energy and the Environment
- Urban Studies
- Irish and European
- Landscape and Urbanisation
- Urban and Building
- Design Studio Research
- Housing
- Urban Design

Taught master’s programmes are also available.