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Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering Course Catalogue 2022/3


UEAR-ANB08: BSc(Hons) Architecture with Thin sandwich placement(s)


Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE


Mode of Attendance: Full-time with Thin Sandwich Placements


Normal course duration: 4 Years

[Page last updated: 24 April 2022]


Assessment Regulations
Applicable NFAAR appendices:
Part 1 Stage 1: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 1 Stage 2: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 1 Stage 3: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 2 Stage 4 (S1 Final Year): Main Assessment Appendix 13; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 14
Part 3 Stage 5 (S2 Final Year): Main Assessment Appendix 29; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 30
Approved exemptions:
Yes - see NFAAR documentation for further details
Coexistent Masters course?:
No
DAPS and exit awards:
UEAR-ANL10: Diploma of Higher Education [exit award]
UEAR-ANC10: Certificate of Higher Education [exit award]
Transfer to DAP possible from study years as follows: Year 1: No; Year 2: No; Year 3: No; Year 4: No;
NFAAR version applicable:
NFAAR-UG
Weighting towards final award by stage:
Part 1 Stage 1: 0%
Part 1 Stage 2: 0%
Part 1 Stage 3: 0%
Part 2 Stage 4 (S1): 32%
Part 3 Stage 5 (S2): 68%

Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations


Jump to:

Year 1

This course is being replaced by a new version so Year 1 of this version are not available in 2022/3. You can find details of the new course here.

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 2

Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 2

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AR20012 Structural and detailed design 6 Credits
AR20017 Design studio 2.1 15 Credits
AR20297 Environmental design 3 Credits
AR20343 Digital illustration 3 Credits
AR20364 History and theory of architecture 2: history of western architecture 3 Credits

Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AR20064 Professional placement 1 30 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 3

Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 3

Compulsory Units:
Students may take AR30075 (Erasmus exchange semester 1) in place of the S1 units listed here. Please contact your Director of Studies for further information.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AR30019 Design studio 3.1 18 Credits
AR30093 History and Theory 3.2: Urban studies 6 Credits
AR30341 History & theory of architecture 3.1: Classicism and the foundation of modern design theory 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 3

Compulsory Units:
Students who have taken AR30075 (Erasmus exchange semester 1) may take AR30243 (Erasmus exchange semester 2) in place of the S2 units listed here. Please contact your Director of Studies for further information.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AR20065 Professional placement 2 30 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 4

Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 4

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AR30021 Design studio 4.1 18 Credits
AR30039 History & theory 4: Issues in contemporary architecture 6 Credits
AR30053 Practice, management and law 4 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 5

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AR30022 Design studio 4.2 30 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.