First, the current situation of architecture specialty
Architecture in a broad sense is the study of architecture and its environment. In general, and according to the original meaning of its corresponding words (from Europe to Japan and then to China), it refers to the synthesis of art and technology related to architectural design and construction. Architecture is a discipline that spans engineering technology and humanities. The architectural art and technology involved in architecture, as well as the practical and functional side of architectural art as a practical art, are obviously different from the artistic and aesthetic side, but they are closely related, and their weights vary greatly with the specific circumstances and buildings.
Introduction of professional research direction; British architecture major mainly refers to architecture and architectural design major, including the following directions: itecture: mainly architectural design, itecture Studies: mainly academic research on architecture, n Design and Planning: mainly urban design.
Curriculum setting; Main subject: architecture, main courses: architectural design foundation, architectural design and principle, Chinese and foreign architectural history, architectural structure and architectural mechanics, architectural structure, and main practical teaching links: including artistic practice, field practice, architectural surveying and mapping practice, architectural understanding practice, and design institute production practice, which generally lasts for 40 weeks.
Second, the application requirements
undergraduate courses
For domestic high school graduates, if they want to study architecture in Britain, they need to prepare for the first half to one year before their undergraduate courses as a connection and transition. In Britain, the academic system of architecture is five years in Scotland and four years outside Scotland. Because architecture is not a very common and popular course, there are not many institutions offering pre-university courses, but there are universities with high professional reputation to choose from. After successfully completing this preparatory course, students can choose to study in a university, or they can apply for undergraduate courses in architecture in other universities by virtue of their preparatory results.
grasp
For students with a bachelor's degree, they can choose to go to Britain to study for a master's degree in architecture. The educational system of master of teaching in Britain is generally one year. However, due to some differences between Chinese and English education systems and the problems of industry evaluation in Britain, many China architecture graduates may not be able to apply for the Master of Architecture in Britain directly. In Britain, to apply for a master's degree in architecture, you need a first-class certification from royal institute of british architects.
RIBA certification
Royal institute of british architects (RIBA) was established in the name of British Institute of Architects in 1834, and obtained the qualification of Royal Society in 1837. It has more than 30,000 members in the world, and together with AIA, it is called the two most famous architects' societies in the world. RIBA certification is one of the most authoritative qualifications in the field of British architecture, and winning the RIBA medal is the supreme honor of architects. At present, the universities recognized by the Riba-Royal Institute of British Architects include Bath University, Cardiff University, university of dundee University, Edinburgh University and Nottingham University.
The general admission standard is: IELTS 6.0-7.0, above 80%. Submit the corresponding architecture combination and check whether RIBA Level 1 Part 1 certification is required. Some universities in the UK do not need RIBA PART 1 for one-year architectural design majors, such as the following British universities: University of London -UCL- Architectural Design March, University of Sheffield-Master of Architectural Design, Cardiff University-Architectural Design (MA).
How can I pass RIBA certification?
Generally speaking, the steps to pass the RIBA certification are as follows: PART 1: Three-year undergraduate study of architecture major in British universities+12-month internship of architecture major; In general, students are eligible to become free members of RIBA from the first year of school. PART 2: Master of Architecture in British universities studied for 2 years, and obtained a degree of+1-2 years of work experience. The third part: further study+professional examination. In other words, as a local British student majoring in architecture, it will take at least seven years to get RIBA, while as an international student, it will take six months to one year to study for an undergraduate course, which means eight years together. Only when students meet the above three parts of study and examination can they have the opportunity to obtain RIBA certification.
But for domestic undergraduate graduates, it is definitely not possible to obtain this certification directly. Therefore, in most cases, the application materials are sent directly to the school (architectural works need to be submitted), and the school will carry out intermediate contact and assistance. If you can pass the certification of royal institute of british architects (RIBA) Part I 1 or the equivalent level, you can directly get the admission notice of Master of Architecture issued by the university, otherwise you need to study British architecture in the last year before you can successfully get the Bachelor of Architecture and RIBA Part I.. Of course, there are also universities that offer preparatory courses for graduate students in architecture, usually a diploma in architecture. If you successfully complete this course, you can directly study for the Master of Architecture of the corresponding university. So it often takes two years for many students to finish their master's degree in architecture in Britain, which is why.
Therefore, when applying for architecture, we must find out whether the applied major needs to pass the first-class certification in royal institute of british architects. That is to say, the following two majors should be distinguished: the first one is a course for obtaining RIBA professional qualification (the application procedure is complicated), and the second one is for those students who are qualified but want to continue their research in a special field, such as mathematical architecture or urban planning. When applying for this kind of courses, in addition to the investigation of the college background and average score, many schools will also require the collection of works to examine whether the students' actual architectural literacy and potential ability are in line with the applied majors.
Third, a good university majoring in architecture.
QS architecture is the top 50 British universities in the world;
University College London; This major is famous for its innovation and practical research in design, history and theory, professional practice and innovative technology. Since 200 1, the School of Architecture has been rated as the best school of architecture in Britain by Architect magazine. University College London provides a more attractive architectural environment for architecture undergraduates to learn skills. AAB's minimum entry requirements won freshmen a place in bartlett College and enabled them to make a compulsory field trip to major European cities in the second semester. Bartlett College is the seat of the School of Architectural Environment. At the same time, the design portfolio accounts for 70% of the total score, which shows that the actual project work is always essential.
Manchester School of Architecture; The teaching quality of Manda University has always been in the forefront of independent teaching quality evaluation in Britain, and the annual ranking of global universities has always been in the forefront of the world. Alumni include 25 Nobel Prize winners and many international celebrities. Among them, Norman Foster, an internationally outstanding architect and winner of the 2 1 Pritzker Architecture Prize, and Stephen Hodder, a famous British architect, etc.
Cambridge University; The school has excellent buildings preserved from the middle ages to the present, which provides a very good example for students to learn. The teaching and scientific research level of Cambridge University has always been the first in Britain. In Cambridge, it will be taught by leading experts and scholars in the field of architecture and practical architects. Although this three-year course focuses on art and science, emphasizing the historical and cultural background of the subject, the strong practical elements of the college determine that the work of the studio will occupy 60% of the score. It must be noted that "the work in the studio is very time-consuming, and it may take more time every week than any other course in the university."
University of Sheffield; This major is certified by royal institute of british architects (RIBA), and students who study this major can be exempted from the examination of RIBA Part 1. Generally speaking, students choose to do one-year professional internship in Sheffield or other schools, and then continue to study for two years as a master of architecture. All the qualifications of architects meet the requirements of the Architects Registration Administration, and you can register architects after graduation from this major. Sheffield's concrete, glass and high-rise buildings make the college a paradise for architecture students. Offering bachelor's degrees in architecture, structural engineering and architecture, and the only double-degree bachelor's degree in architecture and landscape in China. Regarding key projects, the school said that it is a very important quality for applicants to have a "strong sense of social responsibility" while achieving excellent results. Therefore, it may be more helpful for the applicant to embody this quality in the design works submitted by the applicant.
Cardiff University; Founded in 1920, the Welsh Institute of Architecture is now recognized as one of the best schools of architecture in Britain. It has the largest sky dome in the world, and students of architecture school can simulate the sun, clouds and shadows on their models at any time of the day. This university, which belongs to Russell Group University, has won recognition for its courses that attach great importance to projects. Two-thirds of the scores of this course come directly from the studio, and the sixth grade students provide AAA rating, which can be said to be easier to get scores than other similar courses.
The top 5 universities in QS architecture in the world1-100:
Newcastle University; This major has always been at the forefront in the school's professional rankings. It will provide opportunities for field trips to Britain or other places in Europe and participate in cooperation projects between Britain and Africa. This major provides students with all the qualifications they need to become Cambridge architects. They can get a one-stop learning experience at the School of Architecture of Newcastle University, which emphasizes the potential of architecture to transform society and encourages students to work for the community. Whether it is urban planning or architecture, graduate students will use a model-making workshop with the most advanced machinery and powerful laser cutting machine. The model produced by the workshop will be practiced in the city through a residential community project.
University of Bath; Bath University, located in a picturesque city, has a rich learning atmosphere and can get high marks in the student experience every year. The architecture alumni of the college especially praised the close relationship between the college and the industry. The four-year course means that adventurous students have the opportunity to study in Erasmus for one year. It is understandable that the competition for undergraduate admission is fierce. The minimum requirement is A*AA, which requires students to "prove their interest in architecture after class".
University of Edinburgh; Edinburgh Institute of Architecture and Landscape Architecture offers professional architecture courses, which are certified by the Architects Registration Board of royal institute of british architects and Britain. It is one of the largest schools of architecture and landscape architecture in Britain and enjoys a high reputation internationally. Its graduates continue to receive domestic and international awards and recognition. Master of Architectural History is one of only two majors in Britain. The University of Edinburgh offers undergraduate and master's degrees in architecture for four years (including Erasmus) or three years. As a part of Edinburgh College of Art, students of architecture school can choose a wider range of courses than most universities in Britain, including sculpture, art history and painting.
University of Reading; The University of Reading was founded in 1892 and was authorized by the Royal Charter in 1926. The University of Reading is a member of the former 1994 University Group and one of the top 20 research universities in the UK. Won the Queen's Anniversary Award in 1998, 2005, 2009 and 20 1 1 four times. Because of its achievements in various aspects, it has now become a comprehensive university integrating research and teaching, ranking among the best in Britain.