I am interested in obtaining a masters in architecture in Europe. Unfortunately, I do not have a bachelors degree in architecture. My degree was in mechanical engineering. I would like the school to be in Europe. Does anyone know of any arch programs in Europe similar to the M.arch I offered in America? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.
Interesting question, but I'm not sure how much luck you'll have!
Every masters I looked into counts on at least a 3 year bachelor in architecture to get into. That's because in Europe they don't operate (or at least, I don't think they do...) on the 'bachelor / masters' degrees that north america does, but rather have a 5 year degree called a diploma. That said, most people I've worked with make a distinction between their 'bachelor thesis' and 'diploma thesis' and generally take a year to work or travel in between...
When you see a master's degree advertised at a European school (unless it is a dedicated international program) it tends to be simply 'year 4 and 5' of the diploma and it is expected that new entrants will have a similar design background as the rest of the group.
you might want to research the schools you wish to attend. From what I've heard, the scales vary depending on each school. I've talked to classmates who've done exchanges in European school and they say most North American programs are far more demanding, while some also say we're behind in technical knowledge to which I agree. I have cousins in european highschool who were taught and become skilled in microstation and other CAD softwares. Its quite a different way of teaching compared to north america.
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I am interested in obtaining a masters in architecture in Europe. Unfortunately, I do not have a bachelors degree in architecture. My degree was in mechanical engineering. I would like the school to be in Europe. Does anyone know of any arch programs in Europe similar to the M.arch I offered in America? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.
I am in the same boat as you, one thing I have noticed is that you have to make sure you can get your degree accredited here in the US/ North America
Interesting question, but I'm not sure how much luck you'll have!
Every masters I looked into counts on at least a 3 year bachelor in architecture to get into. That's because in Europe they don't operate (or at least, I don't think they do...) on the 'bachelor / masters' degrees that north america does, but rather have a 5 year degree called a diploma. That said, most people I've worked with make a distinction between their 'bachelor thesis' and 'diploma thesis' and generally take a year to work or travel in between...
When you see a master's degree advertised at a European school (unless it is a dedicated international program) it tends to be simply 'year 4 and 5' of the diploma and it is expected that new entrants will have a similar design background as the rest of the group.
you might want to research the schools you wish to attend. From what I've heard, the scales vary depending on each school. I've talked to classmates who've done exchanges in European school and they say most North American programs are far more demanding, while some also say we're behind in technical knowledge to which I agree. I have cousins in european highschool who were taught and become skilled in microstation and other CAD softwares. Its quite a different way of teaching compared to north america.
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