BArch (Hons) Architecture

Why choose the BArch (Hons) Architecture?

✓		The Architecture programmes of study at Metropolitan College are successfully and unconditionally accredited for both Part 1 & Part 2 levels from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). This renders Metropolitan College the first and only Higher Educational institution in Greece that acquires accreditation from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
✓		Metropolitan College is 1 out of 7 Higher Educational institutions in Europe and 1 out of 25 at international level that have achieved accreditation from the Royal Institute of British Architects.
✓		The aspiration of the programmes of study, as part of an emerging, independent School of Architecture, is the development of a dynamic cosmopolitan environment where current issues and challenges posed by contemporary society, inform design development and philosophical debate for a globalized world and a sustainable future.
✓		The only franchised programme of studies (bachelor) in Architecture offered in Greece by a UK University.
✓		Successful completion of programme BArch (Hons) Architecture at Metropolitan College leads to the award of Bachelor of Architecture by the Oxford Brookes University.
✓		The largest investment in modern specialized laboratories: Wood, Metal, Plastic Processing, Small Scale, Large Scale 1:1, Plaster Mouldings, Architectural Design Laboratory, etc.
✓		Educational visits for simulation of the work environment, on sites and settlements for the purpose of undertaking an architectural project.
✓		Works with real building materials and respective construction procedures on a 1:1 scale, not on a model.
✓		Year Show with students’ works open to the general public and the media at the end of each academic year.
✓		Opportunity to enroll on the unique postgraduate programme in Architecture offered in Greece by a UK University.
✓		Click here to have a look at the Anniversary Book, an annual edition that includes some of the most impressive projects made by Metropolitan College's Architecture students.

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	Description Today the fast development of ideas, technical and social relations is constantly modifying the ways in which we deal with built space issues and imposes significant changes in the ways in which we manage the natural environment. Therefore, we imperatively need fully trained professional Architects who will be able to respond to the challenges of our era. The need for a sound design of a living space or a workplace becomes increasingly and broadly understood, at a global level, a fact that ensures that there are good perspectives for an immediate professional career for Architecture graduates. The basic aim of the BArch (Hons) Architecture programme is to provide full education and training to the future architects who have clear views on Architecture, understand in depth the social field in which they will be required to work, acquired the necessary technical knowledge and have trained their senses and critical spirit, in order to be able to respond to the developments of their science. The programme promotes the intellectual culture and creative handling of the contemporary technological and conventional tools that contribute to the creation of complete integrated architectural projects, while at the same time it combines the theoretical with the designing approach of Architecture. Duration: 3-4 years The 4-year programme includes the Foundation in Art & Media Practice. The 3-year programme applies to candidates with postsecondary studies related to the topic.

	Modules
	Foundation in Art & Media Practice Art & Design Studies Theory & Communication Drawing Practices Digital Illustration Portfolio Preparation & Progression Final Major Project
	YEAR 1 Introduction to Architectural Design 1 Architectural Representation Architecture and Society Introduction to History &Theory Introduction to Architectural Technology
	YEAR 2 Architectural Design 2 Architectural Technology Digital Culture Cities, Culture and Society History & Theory
	YEAR 3 Architectural Design 3 Architectural Design 4 Management, Practice and Law AdvancedTechnology Dissertation


	Career Prospects The BArch (Hons) Architecture programme offers the necessary skills to those who wish to advance professionally in Architecture, working either in Architecture Firms and Design Firms, or creating and developing their own architecture or Design Office/Firm. In order to ensure professional rights the successful completion of a 2-year postgraduate programme in Architecture is required.
	Admission Requirments The programme is addressed to high-school leavers who wish to pursue a career in the area of Marketing and Communications. Required documentation: Copy of High School Certificate Letters of Recommendation by High School teachers Copy of Identity Card Passport-sized photos Copy of English language certificate (if required) Other certificates/degrees AMC Application Form A personal interview complements the evaluation of the above documentation. Knowledge of linear or freehand design is considered an important skill, but it is not a prerequisite for entry into the programme. The annual Foundation in Art & Media Practice is only mandatory for high school graduates with no postsecondary school studies in a relevant discipline. For direct enrolment of candidates with post secondary school studies on the first year of the Bachelor, a portfolio-based interview is required.
	Academic Staff The academic staff of the School of Engineering and Architecture consists of distinguished lecturers, holders of Masters and PhD degrees with extensive research and teaching experience at Greek and foreign Universities plus professional recognition in their field of expertise. In their majority they have extensive academic, research and professional experience in various projects of their specialization and can acquaint students with the latest developments and trends in Architecture. They can also help students put to practice the theoretical knowledge they acquire in class.

Description

Today the fast development of ideas, technical and social relations is constantly modifying the ways in which we deal with built space issues and imposes significant changes in the ways in which we manage the natural environment. Therefore, we imperatively need fully trained professional Architects who will be able to respond to the challenges of our era. The need for a sound design of a living space or a workplace becomes increasingly and broadly understood, at a global level, a fact that ensures that there are good perspectives for an immediate professional career for Architecture graduates. The basic aim of the BArch (Hons) Architecture programme is to provide full education and training to the future architects who have clear views on Architecture, understand in depth the social field in which they will be required to work, acquired the necessary technical knowledge and have trained their senses and critical spirit, in order to be able to respond to the developments of their science. The programme promotes the intellectual culture and creative handling of the contemporary technological and conventional tools that contribute to the creation of complete integrated architectural projects, while at the same time it combines the theoretical with the designing approach of Architecture.

Duration 3 - 4 years
The 4-year programme includes the Foundation in Art & Media Practice.
The 3-year programme applies to candidates with postsecondary studies related to the topic.

Career Prospects

The BArch (Hons) Architecture programme offers the necessary skills to those who wish to advance professionally in Architecture, working either in Architecture Firms and Design Firms, or creating and developing their own architecture or Design Office/Firm.

In order to ensure professional rights the successful completion of a 2-year postgraduate programme in Architecture is required.

Modules

Foundation in Art & Media Practice

- - Art & Design Studies
  - Theory & Communication
  - Drawing Practices
  - Digital Illustration
  - Portfolio Preparation & Progression
  - Final Major Project

YEAR 1

- - Introduction to Architectural Design 1
  - Architectural Representation
  - Architecture and Society
  - Introduction to History &Theory
  - Introduction to Architectural Technology

YEAR 2

- - Architectural Design 2
  - Architectural Technology
  - Digital Culture
  - Cities, Culture and Society
  - History & Theory

YEAR 3

- - - Architectural Design 3
    - Architectural Design 4
    - Management, Practice and Law
    - Advanced Technology
    - Dissertation

Admission Requirements

The programme is addressed to high-school leavers who wish to pursue a career in the area of Architecture.
Required documentation:

- - Copy of High School Certificate
  - Letters of Recommendation by High School teachers
  - Copy of Identity Card
  - Passport-sized photos
  - Copy of English language certificate (if required)
  - Other certificates/degrees
  - AMC Aplication Form

A personal interview complements the evaluation of the above documentation.

Knowledge of linear or freehand design is considered an important skill, but it is not a prerequisite for entry into the programme. The annual Foundation in Art & Media Practice is only mandatory for high school graduates with no postsecondary school studies in a relevant discipline. For direct enrolment of candidates with post secondary school studies on the first year of the Bachelor, a portfolio-based interview is required.

Academic Staff

The academic staff of the School of Engineering and Architecture consists of distinguished lecturers, holders of Masters and PhD degrees with extensive research and teaching experience at Greek and foreign Universities plus professional recognition in their field of expertise.

In their majority they have extensive academic, research and professional experience in various projects of their specialization and can acquaint students with the latest developments and trends in Architecture. They can also help students put to practice the theoretical knowledge they acquire in class.