Seminar course 3a: Preparatory Research in Architectural Technology for Master's Thesis

Education facts

Code: 5AR526

The course focuses on preparatory technical and professional research and studies prior to the degree project. Alongside of studies and design research in Synthesis Course 3 and exploration of history and theory in Seminar Course 3b, students shall identify and examine technical, professional, planning, financial, environmental, structural and material strategies that they intend to apply to the degree project. Research may involve communication with consultants or suppliers, material studies, large and small-scale prototypes, field trips to production facilities, meetings with planners and businesspeople, material testing and small-scale preparatory projects that include a 3,000-word research report.

Entry requirements

Admission to the course requires at least 240 credits, including the courses: Synthesis course 1: Architecture and Urban Design Project, Positioning (20 credits) Seminar course 1a: Architectural Technology, Sustainability and Environmental Impact (5 credits) Seminar course 1b: Theory and History of Architecture and Urban Design (5 credits) Synthesis course 2: Architecture and Urban Design Project, Resolution (20 credits) Seminar course 2a: Architectural Technology, Resolution (5 credits) Seminar course 2b: Professional Studies in Architecture and Urban Design (5 credits)

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Seminar course 3a: Preparatory Research in Architectural Technology for Master's Thesis

  Umeå University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 17 %