Synthesis course 3: Preparatory Architecture and Urban Design Project for Master's Thesis

Education facts

Code: 5AR525

The course focuses on preparatory studies and design research in preparation for an extensive application during the degree project. Alongside exploring history, theory and technology in seminar courses 3a and 3b, students define their design and professional ambitions in preparation for further exploration and application in the degree project. This means describing social, material, environmental and technical challenges with a particular emphasis on defining one's point of departure as a future professional practitioner. During the remainder of the course, the focus is on the design of architectural aspects, elements, or fragments as a preliminary study for the degree project. The emphasis of the course is on design research.  The course is studio-based. The course teachers adjust and determine specific course information, themes, design requirements, and submission requirements for the academic year.  The course is divided into three modules: Module 1: Architectural Investigations (8 credits) Module 2: Architectural Proposal (8 credits) Module 3: Communication with External Parties (4 credits)

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.

• Synthesis course 3: Preparatory Architecture and Urban Design Project for Master's Thesis

  Umeå University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 67 %