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Diplôme d'études en architecture - premier cycle (Architectural Studies Diploma) - Paris-Malaquais PSL at Université PSL (Paris Sciences et Lettres)

Université PSL (Paris Sciences et Lettres), France

Programme overview

First cycle of the architecture curriculum at the École nationale supérieure d'architecture Paris-Malaquais - PSL, leading after six semesters to the Diplôme d'études en architecture conferring the grade de licence. It introduces architectural design practice, theory, technical and cultural teaching and representation tools, with internships and research.

Faculty: École nationale supérieure d'architecture Paris-Malaquais - PSL  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; taught in French  |  Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France

What you will study

Architectural design project, art and representation, geometry and digital tools, construction, architectural history and culture, sociology, introduction to research and professional life with internships; Year 1 builds the view of city and architecture, Year 2 covers tools and methods, Year 3 specific approaches such as high environmental quality.

Career pathways

Architecture firms, urban planning agencies, interior architecture and design firms, engineering offices, construction companies, development companies and public or private project ownership bodies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

French baccalaureate (any stream) or equivalent diploma in France or the EU; selection on file and interview; candidates place Paris-Malaquais - PSL in their Parcoursup choices.

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.parcoursup.gouv.fr

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