BSc Architecture and Urban Design at TU Dortmund University

The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Architecture and Urban Design is a 6-semester bachelor’s programme in the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering at TU Dortmund University, taught in German. Students work with topics such as interdisciplinary studies with practical relevance through joint training in the Dortmund Model together with civil engineering students; development of design competencies for the creation and evaluation of designs for private and public buildings as well as urban planning projects.

Faculty: Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering  |  Department: Architecture and Civil Engineering  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Topics include interdisciplinary studies with practical relevance through joint training in the Dortmund Model together with civil engineering students; development of design competencies for the creation and evaluation of designs for private and public buildings as well as urban planning projects; ability in architectural design ranging from hand drawing to AI-generated visualization; basic knowledge of durable building structures, load-bearing constructions, and resource- and energy-efficient building methods; knowledge of cost factors, construction management, and construction economics competencies. Modules build on one another following a recommended study plan per semester, with module descriptions in the published module manual.

Career pathways

Graduates work, for example, in an architecture or planning office; in construction companies; in project development companies; in housing associations; in the public sector. Typical roles include architect; specialist planner; consultant; site manager.

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