Diplôme d'État d'architecte (DEA) at Université Grenoble Alpes

Second-cycle architecture programme leading to the state diploma of architect (Diplôme d'État d'architecte, master level, RNCP 38342). It covers critical thinking on architecture, autonomous design of architectural projects and understanding of building processes at various scales.

Faculty: Ecole nationale supérieure d'architecture de Grenoble (ENSAG)  |  Duration: 2 years (master cycle)  |  Study mode: full-time; French  |  Location: Saint-Martin-d'Hères, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

A common core of 225 hours plus project teaching across six or seven vertical thematic tracks of about 25 students, among them Architecture Villes Ressources, Environnement et Cultures Constructives, Ambiance et Culture Numérique, Montagnes architecture et paysage, and the integrated AUEP track with Sciences Po Grenoble-UGA and IUGA. Year 1 includes a research dissertation; the cycle ends with the final project (PFE).

Career pathways

Architect careers other than independent project-management; the HMONP additionally allows independent practice. Further specialisation or doctorate in architecture possible.

Official programme page