Synthesis course 1: Architecture and Urban Design Project, Positioning
20 credits
Master’s level
Autumn Term 2025
About the course
The course focuses on a specific architectural and urban research theme within which the students are encouraged to develop their own position and agenda. Students formulate and develop a strategic, research-based approach to creating urban and architectural design strategies.
The course is studio based. The course teachers adjust and determine specific course information, themes, design requirements, and submission requirements for the academic year.
This course contains occasions that are included in a degree programme at Umeå university and applies only to those of you who are admitted to the programme. You will receive information about application times and what applies to you from your institution.
Bachelor's degree in architecture, minimum 180 ECTS or equivalent foreign degree and work samples/portfolio. English language proficiency equivalent to (the Swedish upper secondary school) English course B/6.
