Architecture is a specialisation preferred by many young people who love solving problems, have a passion for creativity, or an innovative imagination ready to be shown off.
Over the years, it has become a very popular speciality. Young people are aware of the importance and diversity of Architecture, but also of the need for a permanent practice, as most Architecture courses aim at the practical part, to implement feasible structures not only on paper, through sketches, but also in real life.
Architects can choose to grow in all markets or follow a single specialisation, such as Landscape Architect, Resident Architect, Urban Designer, Green Design Architect or Interior Designer, according to their preferences.
Usually, a major reason that motivates students to study Architecture is the possibility of having an impact on their community. How do they do this? By exploring the world, analysing people’s work on constructions and looking for answers to identified problems, they become more creative, more open to new things, bringing a new vision to the world.
Critical thinking skills are constantly being developed by graduates who study Architecture because they get the opportunity to visualise the structures before they are made.
Upon completion of studies, there are many possibilities for employment, and salaries can be generous. A particular increase in the employment rate is expected to be in the Green Design field. This requires creating environmentally-friendly constructs that do not harm nature and generate sustainability.
Young people must have a university degree in Architecture to pursue a career in that field, that is an Architecture Bachelor or Master of Architecture. Often, undergraduate programmes last 5 years, and Master programmes last between 2 and 3 years, depending on the chosen university and the form of education followed. One notable thing is that Master programmes are often for those who have not completed a Bachelor’s specialisation, and that is why the course component can be similar to the Bachelor’s. As far as Doctoral programmes are concerned, the duration is 3 years, and the architects work on research projects.
At the same time, it should be mentioned that the United States and other territories have introduced a professional license Architect Registration Examination. This is a mandatory exam which tests the candidate’s skills, abilities and knowledge. In the UK, for example, the final registration to become an architect is regulated by the Architects Registration Board.
Although the list of courses may differ from one country to another, some of the most important modules for a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture are Computer Assisted Drawing (CAD), Physics, Visualisation, Science, and Technology.
Throughout their studies, students can take part in various internship programmes or choose a tutor architect to work with. In this way, they get a better idea of what this profession is about in practice and gain the necessary experience needed for their professional development.
What I like about my program is that it has helped me differentiate between the different ways that I can learn the lessons needed from different professors. By this, I mean that there are various types of instructors and methods of teaching that it has really broadened my ability to seek out the knowledge I need from each instructor and with their certain method of teaching.
No place is perfect however I truly believe that being in this institution will help me grow as a human being and as a future architect, whether that growth beat personality-wise or educationally. I am sure I will be put to the test in many ways that at the end of the day will benefit me.
I have spent 5 years in this place studying my major (Architecture) I can consider Effat as a second home. I have developed my personality and skills as well as my uplifting my level of knowledge. A lot of actions, activities, experience, and a great community to surround yourself with. Thank you Effat!
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View moreI really like the way of my professors teach ,I trust them in all the information that they give us.__I don’t like the class room it’s not comfortable for us ,cuz we are like living in the campus ,Also I don’t like the system for our clubs activities,cuz all the leaders register their friends. I recomend to put some leaders from the university staff not from the student to be leader for register other students.
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