Bachelor in Architectural Science

Tuition is 20,000 USD per year. The application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is Jul 15, 2027.

The Bachelor in Architectural Science is a 4-year program at University College Dublin. It's for students who are passionate about architecture and urban design. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills in architectural design.

The curriculum includes project work in design, drawing, and model making, as well as lectures on historical and theoretical aspects of architecture. Students work on individual and group projects, go on field trips, and participate in exhibitions. This helps them develop essential skills for a career in architecture.

Graduates can work as architects, landscape architects, urban planners, or heritage managers. They can find jobs in architectural firms, government agencies, or consultancy roles. The skills they gain are useful in many areas and can help them contribute to sustainable development initiatives.

University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland’s largest and most globally engaged university, founded in 1854 and situated on a spacious campus south of Dublin. Renowned for its research-intensive culture, UCD hosts more than 35,000 students from over 150 countries and offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine and more. Its scale and international outlook make it an appealing destination for students seeking a research-led education in an energetic European capital region.

UCD’s academic strengths span traditional disciplines and cutting-edge fields, with robust research funding and industry partnerships that support innovation and practical learning. Students benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories, comprehensive libraries, student support services and a wide network of international exchanges. The university also emphasizes employability through career services, internships and active alumni engagement that help graduates transition into global careers.

Campus life at UCD balances academic intensity with extracurricular engagement, including sports, cultural societies and community involvement. Accommodation, transport and welfare services are geared to support international students arriving to Dublin. Prospective applicants should review program-specific entry requirements and available scholarships, consider English language criteria, and use the university’s international office resources to plan applications and arrival logistics.