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Architecture (DipArch, 5 Years)

Duration5 years
Qualification AwardedProfessional Diploma in Architecture
Level of QualificationProfessional Diploma (1st Cycle)
Language of InstructionEnglish. First and second year courses offered also in Greek.
Mode of StudyFull-time and Part-time
Minimum ECTS Credits300

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Profile of the Programme

The Architecture Programme provides students with a comprehensive set of skills to prepare them for a career in Architecture.The architecture design studio is the central core of the curriculum. This is supported by the four thematic areas: architectural history and theory, architectural technology (construction, structures, environment), architectural communication (skills and techniques) and architectural management and practice. Electives are also included in the course of study to ensure that students receive a well-rounded academic base that will enhance both their personal and professional development. The programme prepares graduates to continue their studies if they wish to pursue an academic career, and/or prepares them for a labour market orientation.The programme was developed through working closely with the professional associations of Cyprus, thus graduates are prepared to work in the local industry if they so choose.The programme has been designed in accordance with the eleven points of the European Commission’s Architects Directive for the transformation of higher education in Europe initiated by the Bologna declaration; at the same time it acknowledges the importance of constructing a unique identity and catering for diversity in architectural education as influenced by local conditions (culture, climate, local market and needs etc).

Career Prospects

Graduates from this programme are prepared to pursue a higher level of education, such as a Master or apply for PhD studies. Students who receive the 5 year Professional Diploma, can prepare for the ETEK qualifications in order to register as a local architect. Students who graduate from the programme are fully equipped to work in local or international architecture, urban design, landscape, interior design or other design offices, either private or public.

Access to Further Studies

Graduates of the programme can be accepted into Second Cycle degrees (Master’s Degree).

Course assessment usually comprises of a comprehensive final exam and continuous assessment. Continuous assessment can include amongst others, mid-terms, projects, and class participation.

Letter grades are calculated based on the weight of the final exam and the continuous assessment and the actual numerical marks obtained in these two assessment components. Based on the course grades the student’s semester grade point average (GPA) and cumulative point average (CPA) are calculated.

The student must complete 300 ECTS and all programme requirements.

A minimum cumulative grade point average (CPA) of 2.0 is required. Thus, although a ‘D-‘ is a PASS grade, in order to achieve a CPA of 2.0 an average grade of ‘C’ is required.

On completion of the programme, students will be able to:

  1. Create architectural designs that satisfy both aesthetic and technical requirements.
  2. Critically discuss the history and theories of architecture and the related arts, technologies and human sciences.
  3. Identify with the fine arts as an influence on the quality of architectural design.
  4. Apply knowledge of urban design, planning and the skills involved in the planning process.
  5. Apply an understanding of the relationship between people and buildings, and between buildings and their environment, and of the need to relate buildings and the spaces between them to human needs and scale.
  6. Demonstrate an understanding of the profession of architecture and the role of the architect in society, in particular in preparing briefs that take into account social factors.
  7. Utilise the methods of investigation and preparation of the brief for a design project.
  8. Assess structural design, constructional and engineering problems associated with building design.
  9. Understanding of physical problems, technologies and of the function of buildings so as to provide them with internal conditions of comfort and protection against the climate.
  10. Meet building users’ requirements within the constraints imposed by cost factors and building regulations.
  11. Translate design concepts into buildings and integrate plans into overall planning by utilising an adequate knowledge of the industries, organisations, regulations and procedures involved.
Section: A – Major Requirements
Min. ECTS Credits: 270  Max. ECTS Credits: 270
Notes:
Course CodeCourse TitleECTS Credits
ARCH-101Introduction to Architectural Design12
ARCH-102Architectural Design I12
ARCH-111Introduction to Structures4
ARCH-112Construction Materials and Finishes4
ARCH-141History of Architecture I4
ARCH-142History of Architecture II4
ARCH-161Fundamentals of Drawing2
ARCH-162Architectural Communication Skills4
ARCH-171Experiencing Architecture2
ARCH-201Architectural Design II12
ARCH-202Architectural Design III12
ARCH-211Structural Mechanics – Statics I4
ARCH-212Structural Mechanics – Statics II4
ARCH-232Space and Light4
ARCH-242Introduction to Architectural Theory4
ARCH-251Landscape Architecture4
ARCH-252Cultural Heritage2
ARCH-261Computer Aided Design4
ARCH-262Advanced Computer Aided Design4
ARCH-301Architectural Design IV – Urban Design12
ARCH-302Architectural Design V – Building Technology12
ARCH-311Construction I (Masonry/Reinforced Concrete)4
ARCH-312Construction II (Timber/Steel)4
ARCH-321Preservation and Restoration of Architectural Heritage4
ARCH-322Building Services4
ARCH-331Construction Workshop2
ARCH-341History and Theory of the City4
ARCH-342Advanced Spatial Theories4
ARCH-351Contemporary Architects4
ARCH-362Advanced CAD and Mixed Media4
ARCH-401Architectural Design VI12
ARCH-402Advanced Architectural Studio12
ARCH-411Sustainable Design4
ARCH-441History and Theory of Sustainable Design4
ARCH-442Perceptions of Architecture4
ARCH-452Special Topics in Architecture4
ARCH-481Architectural Practice and Project Management4
ARCH-482Work Placement6
ARCH-501Introduction to Final Project12
ARCH-502Final Project30
ARCH-541Thesis18
Section: B – Major Electives
Min. ECTS Credits: 12  Max. ECTS Credits: 24
Notes:
Course CodeCourse TitleECTS Credits
ARCH-392Architecture Catalyst I2
ARCH-400Visual Culture Studies4
ARCH-410Emergency Architecture4
ARCH-421Senior Living Social Aspect of Architecture4
ARCH-431Advanced Building Technology4
ARCH-432Fundamentals of Earthquake Engineering4
ARCH-451Rethinking Architecture4
ARCH-462Advanced Computational Design4
ARCH-472Advanced Urban Design4
ARCH-491Architecture Catalyst II2
ARCH-492Visualising Urbanity4
Section: C – Language Expression
Min. ECTS Credits: 12  Max. ECTS Credits: 30
Notes:
Course CodeCourse TitleECTS Credits
BADM-231Business Communications6
BADM-332Technical Writing and Research6
BENG-100College English6
COMM-200Business and Professional Communication6
ENGL-100Basic Writing6
ENGL-101English Composition6
Section: D – Free Elective
Min. ECTS Credits: 6  Max. ECTS Credits: 6
Notes:
Course CodeCourse TitleECTS Credits
GEN-000General Electives6

Semester 1

Course IDCourse TitleECTS Credits
ARCH-101Introduction to Architectural Design12
ARCH-111Introduction to Structures4
ARCH-141History of Architecture I4
ARCH-161Fundamentals of Drawing2
ARCH-171Experiencing Architecture2
ENGL-101English Composition6

Semester 2

Course IDCourse TitleECTS Credits
ARCH-102Architectural Design I12
ARCH-112Construction Materials and Finishes4
ARCH-142History of Architecture II4
ARCH-162Architectural Communication Skills4
BADM-332Technical Writing and Research6

Semester 3

Course IDCourse TitleECTS Credits
ARCH-201Architectural Design II12
ARCH-211Structural Mechanics – Statics I4
ARCH-211Structural Mechanics – Statics I4
ARCH-251Landscape Architecture4
ARCH-261Computer Aided Design4
DES-260Photography I6

Semester 4

Course IDCourse TitleECTS Credits
ARCH-202Architectural Design III12
ARCH-212Structural Mechanics – Statics II4
ARCH-232Space and Light4
ARCH-242Introduction to Architectural Theory4
ARCH-252Cultural Heritage2
ARCH-262Advanced Computer Aided Design4

Semester 5

Course IDCourse TitleECTS Credits
ARCH-301Architectural Design IV – Urban Design12
ARCH-311Construction I (Masonry/Reinforced Concrete)4
ARCH-321Preservation and Restoration of Architectural Heritage4
ARCH-331Construction Workshop2
ARCH-341History and Theory of the City4
ARCH-351Contemporary Architects4

Semester 6

Course IDCourse TitleECTS Credits
ARCH-302Architectural Design V – Building Technology12
ARCH-312Construction II (Timber/Steel)4
ARCH-322Building Services4
ARCH-342Advanced Spatial Theories4
ARCH-362Advanced CAD and Mixed Media4
ARCH-392Architecture Catalyst I2

Semester 7

Course IDCourse TitleECTS Credits
ARCH-401Architectural Design VI12
ARCH-411Sustainable Design4
ARCH-441History and Theory of Sustainable Design4
ARCH-451Rethinking Architecture4
ARCH-481Architectural Practice and Project Management4
ARCH-491Architecture Catalyst II2

Semester 8

Course IDCourse TitleECTS Credits
ARCH-402Advanced Architectural Studio12
ARCH-442Perceptions of Architecture4
ARCH-452Special Topics in Architecture4
ARCH-482Work Placement6
ARCH-492Visualising Urbanity4

Semester 9

Course IDCourse TitleECTS Credits
ARCH-501Introduction to Final Project12
ARCH-541Thesis18

Semester 10

Course IDCourse TitleECTS Credits
ARCH-502Final Project30
The above semester breakdown is an indicative one. A few of the courses are electives and can be substituted by others. Students may contact their academic advisor and consult their academic pathway found on this website under “Schools & Programmes”.

Ms Eleonore Zippelius

Professor Member of the Council, Member of the Senate Department of Computer Science , School of Sciences and Engineering

Ms Alessandra Swiny

Associate Professor Department of Architecture , School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Ms Angela Petrou

Associate Head of Department Assistant Professor Department of Architecture , School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Ms Markella Menikou

Head of Department Associate Professor Department of Architecture , School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Dr Antonia Lemonari – Sophocleous

Assistant Professor Department of Architecture , School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Professor Petros Lapithis

Professor Department of Architecture , School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Mr Adonis Kleanthous

Associate Professor Department of Architecture , School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Ms Maria Hadjisoteriou

Associate Professor
Department of Architecture , School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Member of the Senate

Professor Yiorgos Hadjichristou

Associate Head of Department Professor Department of Architecture , School of Humanities and Social Sciences