Students are required to gain professional experience in architectural office practice during the summer vacations and, in this way, support their study and their ability to work individually, or as members of a team. The qualification is for the profession of Architect. Architects are concerned with the design of buildings and supervision of building projects. They may practice in a personal professional capacity, or in employment in private and public sector organisations. The field of practice is quite extensive in Ireland and abroad and may offer alternatives of general practice or specialisation throughout a career.
Some graduates spend time abroad to gain wider and more varied design experience.
Duration 5 years full-time. Location DIT Bolton Street. Award BArch of Dublin Institute of Technology with grades of Pass, Lower Second Class Honours, Upper Second Class Honours or First Class Honours. Graduates are also eligible for Associate Membership of the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland. The DIT Degree in Architecture is a qualification which is recognised for the profession of architect in Member States of the European Union.