Architecture Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen

Overview

The Architecture four-year programme from  Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen is a design master where you will combine your study with working in professional practice. Therefore, after you finish your studies, you can immediately register yourself in the Architects’ Register (Architectenregister in Dutch) as you are exempt from the required two-year practice experience.

Course overview

First year

In the first year you will work on your basic design skills, which will involve familiarising yourself with various design methods. You will do this in the so-called design studios, by working on a topical theme with students from other years. We will encourage you to embark on a journey of discovery in your field of interest. In the research studio, you will do field research and we will discuss a number of academic articles.

Second year

The second year will focus on experimentation. In the design studios, you will learn to formulate your own design assignment and test your design methods. You will engage in discussions with users, research materials and immerse yourself in utopias. We will facilitate your growth by throwing you in at the deep end, allowing you to fail and carrying out evaluations together.

Third year

Your studies will become more in-depth in the third year. In the design studios, you will position yourself as a critical thinker. You will challenge yourself by formulating complex design assignments. You take a position as an architect. We will coach you towards becoming the architect that you want to be and that society needs. You will write a paper during the research studio.

Fourth year

The fourth year will focus on your graduation. Everything you learned in the design studios, research studios and from your work in professional practice will come together at this stage. You will work on your qualifying examination and show how you, as an architect, are making a positive impact.

After graduation

Graduates of the master’s programme will receive the title Master of Science (MSc) and will be able to register in the Dutch Architects’ Register (Nederlands Architectenregister). This registration licenses you to work as an architect anywhere in Europe.