B.Sc. Architecture

B.Sc. program in Architecture (Faculty of Architecture), duration: 4 years ( 8 semesters), 240 ECTS points

The 4 year Bachelor’s degree in Architecture Program at the Faculty of Architecture, Poznan University of Technology aims to propagate creative independent thinking and develop the capability to skillfully construct and significantly improve the built environment. Recognized internationally as a center of innovation, and renowned nationally as a locus of many contemporary architectural practices, Poznan is one of the most livable urban environments in Poland.
Faculty of Architecture, Poznan University of Technology is committed to teaching and researching the disciplines of Architectural Science, Design Technologies, and Urban Design Planning, History of Urban Planning and Architecture. Wide range of themes are covered in lectures, fieldworks and studios, where the aim is to bring together knowledge, methodology theory and high levels of professional skills within the framework of projects. Our teaching and research are inspired by three priorities:
• Exploring the poetics of material, scale, proportion in relation to historical and cultural heritage;
• Debating urban issues, ecology and impasses of city dwelling;
• Encouraging community engagement and the application of creative and professional practices.
Our mission is to equip undergraduate and graduate students with the knowledge, abilities, and resources they need to successfully compete in global professional market in the field Architecture.

Course summary

1st SEMESTER

History of Architecture_1
Fundamentals of Architectural Design with Elements of Ergonomics_1
Fundamentals of Architectural Design_1
Fundamentals of civil engineering
Materials
Mechanics_1
Mathematics
Descriptive Geometry with Elements of Mathematics_1
Drawing, Painting, Sculpture_1
Physical Education_1
Industrial Safety and Fire Training
Library training on-line (InfoProgram I)

2nd SEMESTER
History of Architecture_2
Fundamentals of Architectural Design with Elements of Ergonomics_2
Fundamentals of Architectural Design_2
Theory of Composition in Architectural Design
Civil Engineering_1
Mechanics_2
Drawing, Painting, Sculpture_2
Descriptive Geometry with Elements of Mathematics_2
English Language_1 (for foreign students optional Polish Languages_1)
Physical Education_2
Plein-air-drawing (2 weeks)

3rd SEMESTER
History of Architecture_3
Architectural Design of Residential Buildings_1
Architectural Design of Residential Buildings/project_1
Fundamentals of Urban Design
Civil Engineering_2
Building Construction_1
Building Physics - Acoustics
Building Physics - Lighting
Lighting and Acoustics Design_1
Drawing, Painting, Sculpture_3
English Language_2 (for foreign students optional Polish Languages_2)

4th SEMESTER
History of Architecture_4
Architectural Design of Service Facilities_1
Architectural Design of Service Facilities/project
Urban Planning_1
Civil Engineering_3
Building Construction_2
Drawing, Painting, Sculpture_4
Information Technology
Building Physics - Thermal Transmittance
Building Systems - Heating and Ventilation
Urban Planning Training (2 weeks)

5th SEMESTER
History of Architecture after World War II
Architectural Design of Residential Buildings_2
Architectural Design of Residential Buildings/project_2
Planning of Towns and Housing Developments
Urban Complexes Design
Architectural Design in the Landscape
Theory of Greenery Architecture (Landscape Architecture)
and Fundamentals of Dendrology
Greenery Design (Landscape)
Civil Engineering_4
Geotechnology
Digital Designed Arcitecture
Information Skills (InfoProgram II)

6th SEMESTER
Heritage Protection with Monument Restoration_1
Architectural design of Recreation Facilities
Architectural design of Recreation Facilities/project
Rural Theory
Rural Architecture Design
History of Art and Aesthetics
Energy Efficient Architecture
Exhibiting
Building Physics – Sanitary Fittings
Urban Planning_2
The Role of the Architect in Organizing the Investment Process
Economics and Organisation of Investment Process
Rural Training (2 weeks)

7th SEMESTER
Professional Practice

8th SEMESTER
Architectural Design of Workplaces_1
Architectural Design of Workplaces/project_1
Ethics of the profession of an architect
Building Law
Diploma Seminar
Preparation of Diploma Thesis and Preparation for Diploma Exam

Key Information

• University: Poznan University of Technology Poznan, POLAND
• Degree to be obtained: Bachelor of Science, Eng.
• Program website: B.Sc. program in Architecture
• Contact: International Relations Office ul. Piotrowo 5, 60-965 Poznan, Poland
  Language of instruction: English
• ETCS points: 240
• Duration: 4 years (8 semesters)
• Program begins: end of September
• Program ends: end of June
• Mode of instruction: Lectures, classes, laboratory classes, projects, practice, internship