Short info about the course of study

The course of study

The Bachelor's degree programme in Architecture at the University of Siegen equips students with the repertoire of related knowledge that enables them to cope with the requirements of structural complexity. By integrating concrete design and construction tasks into the course of studies (developed in consultation and cooperation with potential regional and supra-regional partners), pragmatic work is promoted, whereby solutions must be discussed and questioned in accordance with applicable guidelines and regulations, as well as the realization that concrete architecture is much more than a mere functional assignment. In its implementation, this means practice-oriented, research-based planning in the context of an appropriate aesthetic consideration of the design task as an inherent dimension of planning.

Career prospects

Graduates can already take on planning activities in architecture or engineering offices, in public and private institutions with their bachelor's degree. The need is shown by a number of calls for tenders, which are specifically looking for this group of people with the appropriate qualifications.  The areas of responsibility are very diverse, from the support of the planning processes in representation, construction measurement and drawing, the execution planning to the co-supervision in construction management and billing. After a few years in practice, some find their way back to the university to further qualify accordingly. 

Admission requirements

Proof of a 4-week construction site internship must be provided by the beginning of the 3rd semester at the latest. Proof of semesters. The main focus of the basic internship is in the construction industry.

Since the winter semester 2019/20 there is a Suitability assessment procedure. Successful participation in the procedure is a mandatory entry requirement. Information on this can be found at https://www.architektur.uni-siegen.de.

Study structure

Study Section I

1. – 3. semesters 4-week basic internship (usually before starting your studies) Compulsory modules: Cultural Studies and Theory, Fundamentals of Design, Design, Modelling, Design CAD, Multimedia Systems, Building Construction, Materials Science, Structural Engineering, Building Physics, Building Science, Spatial Design and Urban Design

Study Section II

4. – 6. semesters Compulsory modules: Building construction, supporting construction, building physics, building technology, building theory, urban planning, project work, construction and technology, stepping stones and excursions, construction economics and construction/planning law

Study Section III

1. – 6. semesters Compulsory elective modules from the subject areas of design, design, cultural studies and theory, construction economics and law, construction and technology Bachelor thesis

Master programmes

• Architecture with a focus on planning and building in existing buildings
• Urban planning in North Rhine-Westphalia