Bachelor in Architectural Studies

Program Overview

The Bachelor in Architectural Studies at IE University is a five-year program that equips students with the tools, skills, and entrepreneurial mindset to become architects who can shape meaningful environments and respond to complex global challenges. Emphasizing project-based learning, collaboration with top studios, and international perspectives, the program prepares graduates for successful careers in architecture, design, and beyond.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor in Architectural Studies is a five-year, full-time program taught in English at IE University's Segovia campus. It aims to prepare students to transform the world by creating meaningful environments. The program emphasizes a project-based approach to learning, synthesizing creative, technical, environmental, and social considerations. It is driven by a forward-looking and entrepreneurial spirit, encouraging students to think broadly and creatively about how architectural tools and skills can be used in the future. The program boasts an exclusive internship program, allowing students to gain valuable work experience in prestigious studios worldwide. It also provides access to the one-year Master in Architecture, which is required for professional licensure in Spain and the European Union. The Bachelor in Architectural Studies is fully compliant with the Bologna Process and is accredited by the Spanish government and the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).

Objectives:

The program aims to:

• Equip students with the essential tools and skills of an architect.
• Encourage students to think broadly and creatively about the future of architecture.
• Foster an entrepreneurial mindset and the skills needed to be leaders in the transformation of the built environment.
• Prepare students to respond to the complex challenges of the future and set their own professional paths.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methodology: Face-to-face instruction.
• Faculty: The program is taught by a diverse body of faculty, including international guest speakers and industry experts.
• Unique Approaches:
• Project-based learning:
The program emphasizes hands-on experience and real-world application.
• Entrepreneurial spirit: Students are encouraged to develop their own business ideas and explore innovative approaches to architecture.
• International perspectives: The program incorporates global perspectives through study abroad programs and international internship opportunities.
• State-of-the-art facilities: Students have access to open Design Studios, a Fab Lab with digital and traditional woodworking tools, and other resources to support their learning and experimentation.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Head of their own firm
• Sustainability expert
• Urban design specialist
• Part of a major architecture or engineering studio
• Outcomes: Graduates are prepared to pursue careers in architecture, design, urban planning, and related fields.

Other:

• Program Pillars:
• Taking You to the Cutting Edge of Architectural Trends:
The program emphasizes visual and verbal communication skills, project management, and leadership.
• In Collaboration with Top Studios Worldwide: Students gain real-world experience through internships at top studios worldwide.
• A Combination of In-Depth Architectural Fundamentals with a Wider Reach: The program combines core architectural coursework with modules dedicated to design entrepreneurship, experimentation, management, and alternative modes of professional practice.
• Student Stories: The program highlights the experiences of current and former students, showcasing their diverse backgrounds, global perspectives, and entrepreneurial spirit.