Open day questions: architecture students

About the course

• Is the course accredited?
• Who will be teaching me?
• What's the split between critical thinking / theory and practical, project-based work?
• How much drawing and modelling is involved, and how much of that will be digital?
• How many portfolios will I need to complete? Will I be exhibiting my work at all?

Equipment and facilities

• What books do I need to buy?
• What drawing equipment / tools do I need to buy? How much will this add up to?
• Do I need a computer with specialist design programs? Do you recommend any?

Work experience / placements

• Will I spend a year working for an architects? Do I need to arrange this myself?
• How will my placements be assessed? Does it count towards my final mark?
• Will I be paid when on a placement?

Assessment

• What's the split between exams / coursework / group projects?
• Does my portfolio make up a high proportion of my overall mark?
• Do I need to complete a research-based project or dissertation?

Going the extra mile

• How can I get the most out of this degree?
• Does the university have good contacts within the industry?
• What are my chances of getting a job at the end of this course?

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