Seminar course 2b: Professional Studies in Architecture and Urban Design 5 credits

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Students who take the course will expand upon their abilities, knowledge and understanding of professional practice. The course provides students with knowledge of basic legal, occupational and statutory spheres of responsibility, as well as critically reflecting on the regulatory, financial and professional mechanisms that guide their future as practicing architects.

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Spring 2026
- Seminar course 2b: Professional Studies in Architecture and Urban Design
  
  Offered as a part of a Degree programme
  
  Spring 2026 / Umeå / English / On site
  
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  Starts
  19 January 2026
  
  Ends
  7 June 2026
  
  Number of credits
  5 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  17%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-52702
  
  Eligibility Admission to the course requires at least 188 credits, including the courses: Theory of Architecture 3:2 (10 credits) Architecture Project 3:2 (5 credits) Degree Project, First Cycle, Bachelor of fine arts in architecture (15 credits) Modul 1 Architectural Investigations (8 credit) in the course Synthesis course 1: Architecture and Urban Design Project, Positioning
  
  Selection
  Guaranteed admission within TYARK and TAASM.
  
  Application
  Online applications are now open. Application deadline is 15 October 2025.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 19,733
  
  Total fee: SEK 19,733
  
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