Architectural Design
You can choose to specialise in four different areas in this programme e.g. architecture, industrial design, urban design or digital design. Furthermore, you can take a semester in practical experience.
The programme qualifies you to e.g. design and construct buildings or industrial products and work with city renovation, landscape architecture or 3D modelling.
Name: Architectural Design
Type: University Programme
Duration: 2 years
European transfer credits: 120 ECTS
In the MSc programme, you must choose one of the four specialisations Architecture, Industrial Design, Urban Design or Digital Design. The programme is internationally oriented and there is the opportunity to take a semester in practical experience.
In the Architecture specialisation you will work with the design and construction of major buildings, for example concert halls and sports halls. You will also take courses in landscape architecture and multimedia design.
Industrial Design is an integrated process of concept design, construction and product development. Within this specialisation, you acquire the professional techniques required of an industrial designer.
If you choose the Urban Design field, you will work professionally with projects within urban development, city renovation and large-scale architecture. The course includes planning of new urban areas, technical and aesthetic improvements to deteriorated residential areas, as well as architectonic landscaping of streets and squares, parks and urban environments.
Digital Design focuses on the design of interactive 3D worlds and digital scenography to the many media and digital environments, which populates the world. It includes interdisciplinary training in 3D modelling, virtual reality, simulation and animation.
Teaching varies between lectures and classroom instruction. In addition, there is often project work together with other students. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.
Architectural Design can be studied as a:
- 2-year Msc programme (120 ECTS)
You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.
If you choose to complete the master's degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Master of Science in Engineering (MSc).
Educational Institutions
You can study Architectural Design at Aalborg University
Entry Requirements
To be admitted to an MSc programme, you must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject.
In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.
Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.
To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education.
Admission
The application deadline for MSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms. Apply directly at the university.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.
Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the individual institution for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
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