The study of architectural design and it s supporting disciplines establishes a broad educational base which, in addition to the primary objective of the course of qualifying the graduate for a professional career in architecture, can prepare one for a wide range of alternative creative careers. It is well known that Italy produces a wide range of well designed products from furniture to cars as well as personal accessories. Many of the designers of these objects have as an educational background a degree in architecture. Many of these can be pursued as opportunity arises without further education, however, some of these require additional study in courses already available in NUS programmes. The Department of Architecture is initiating additional programmes which will open wider avenues for careers built on the basic degree in architecture.
Architecture is undoubtedly a very rewarding profession.
It offers a wealth of opportunities in a variety of fields which few other professions can match, and provides an emotional satisfaction in built form which few other arts can claim. It offers the challenge of combining creative initiative and pragmatic functionality in intelligent design. Necessarily, it exacts a high price from its practitioner who must himself completely to its study and practice in order to enjoy its rewards.