Semesters and themes

- Architectural Technology and Construction Management
 

Each semester has a theme that provides the basis for the programme together with integrative exercises and assignments.

 

Semester	Theme	Project/subject choice	Phase
1	plot and house	detached house	study skills, the industry & the building process
2	plot and house	smaller buildings	study skills, detail design 1 and 2
3	pre-fabricated buidling components	concrete, steel and timber components	detail design 2, production and assembly
	elective topic	student free choice topic	in company or architect/structural engineer practice
4	multi storey buildings	flats and commercial property	scheme design, proposal phase & detail design 2
	elective topic	student free choice topic	in company or architect/structural engineer practice
5	renovation and restoration	foundations - carcase - surface finish - installation	outline proposal, scheme design & detail design1
	elective topic	students free choice topic	in company or architect/structural engineer practice
6	internship
7	dissertation	student free choice topic	student choice in agreement with the institution
	special project	student free choice topic	in company or architect/structural engineer practice

 

1st and 2nd semester

Core subjects

Focus on those study areas connected with overall planning and erection of family homes as well as an emphasis on construction details, building materials and process planning.

  

3rd semester

Core subjects

Focus on individual building components such as wood and concrete components for carcase constructions.

 
Elective subjects

The students must write a report in the construction or the planning and management area.

 

Following the 3 semester the student can opt to take the Building Technician Programme and graduate at the end of the 4rth semester (2 years) with an AP Degree which is equivalent to the first 2 years of a 3 year Bachelor Degree. 
  

4th semester - if AP Degree in Building Technology is chosen

Elective assignment and final project-
  

4th – 7th semester - Bachelor of Architectural Technology and Construc-tion Management

Core subjects 

• Building and construction drawings

• Construction details

• Qualified choices of building materials for a concrete multi-storey building project

• Conversion and renovation of older buildings 

• Implementation and construction of industrial, sports buildings, etc.

Elective subjects

The students must write a report in the construction or the planning and management area

 

The 6th semester consists of an industrial placement either in an architect or engineering practice or with a building contractor.
 

The 7th semester consists of an elective assignment and the final Bachelor Project (dissertation).