Synthesis course 3: Preparatory Architecture and Urban Design Project for Master's Thesis 20 credits

About the course

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)

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Autumn 2025
- Synthesis course 3: Preparatory Architecture and Urban Design Project for Master's Thesis
  
  Offered as a part of a Degree programme
  
  Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site
  
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  Starts
  1 September 2025
  
  Ends
  18 January 2026
  
  Number of credits
  20 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  67%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-52622
  
  Eligibility 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)
  
  Selection
  Guaranteed admission. Is given for TYARK and TAASM.
  
  Application
  Application deadline was 15 April 2025. The application period is closed.
  
  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 78,933
  
  Total fee: SEK 78,933
  
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