Bachelor's
degree
Winter and summer semesters
6 semesters
Numerus Clausus (NC)
Giessen
Semester fee
Our world is significantly shaped by architecture – we live in and with it, it shapes urban living spaces, and it influences the environment. Architects combine art, technology, and science in the design of buildings; they combine creative design with solid engineering. Do you want to create sustainable architecture? Are you creative, do you appreciate art and design, and do you possess spatial awareness and technical understanding? Then you've come to the right place.
Practical experience and creative development are central to this Bachelor's degree programme in Architecture. Here you will learn to combine your creative designs with technical and ecological requirements. To this end, you will acquire the fundamentals of design, construction, building construction, and building materials science. Architectural history, urban planning, and CAD applications are also part of the curriculum. Project work, field trips, and the opportunity to participate in real-world building projects guarantee you a practical education
Contents at a glance:
Studies
Study content
The curriculum includes, among other things, design, construction, structural engineering, building materials science, project management, management, law, and urban planning.
During the first three semesters, students attend some courses jointly with students in the Bachelor's program in Civil Engineering. The aim of this learning model is to foster a better understanding between the two disciplines, as is needed in later professional life. The core of the architecture program is the design of buildings and structures. This encompasses both the aesthetic and artistic components as well as the technical planning and construction. The architecture program effectively combines these two components.
Design and aesthetics
The design of buildings is a core aspect of architecture. This involves, for example, examining the aesthetics of a building, the selection of materials, and the individual experience of space. Study topics such as "design" and "design and color theory" are central to this field.
Construction technology
In addition to the design content, you will learn basic building technology principles, including in the areas of construction, building materials science or building informatics.
Beyond these two core areas, you will also study architectural history, construction and project management, and building law. Industry trends show that many construction projects focus primarily on the renovation, conversion, and repurposing of existing buildings. This degree programme seeks creative solutions to adapt buildings to current design, energy efficiency, and technical requirements.
Study programme
The following is a list of the courses offered in the degree program, organized by semester. The numbers indicate the weekly workload of the course or the credit points you will receive for successful completion. A total of 180
Credit Point = 1 CrP entspricht 30 Zeitstunden Arbeitsaufwand zur Vor- und Nachbereitung sowie zum Besuch von Lehrveranstaltungen.
Semesterwochenstunde = Unterrichtseinheit à 45 Min./Woche. Präsenzveranstaltungen an der Hochschule werden im Modulhandbuch in SWS ausgewiesen.
" title="CrP and SWS">credit points must be earned. Students in the Bachelor's program in Architecture at THM the opportunity, through a "mobility window," to spend one semester (usually the fifth semester according to the curriculum) of their studies at a foreign university without extending their overall study time.1
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Building informatics | 4 | 5 |
| Building Construction 1 and Study Introductory Project Week | 5 | 5 |
| Design B1 | 6 | 10 |
| Basic presentation | 4 | 4 |
| Fundamentals of Building Surveying and History - History and Theory B1 |
2 | 2 |
| Engineering Mechanics 1 | 4 | 5 |
| TOTAL 1ST SEMESTER | 25 | 31 |
2
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Structural Engineering 2 / Fundamentals of Structural Design | 4 | 5 |
| Building Materials Science (with practical training) | 5 | 5 |
| Design B2 | 6 | 10 |
| Design principles | 4 | 4 |
| Fundamentals of Building Surveying and History - Building Surveying - History and Theory B2 |
2 2 |
3 2 |
| TOTAL 2ND SEMESTER | 23 | 29 |
3
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Building Construction 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Building physics | 4 | 5 |
| Construction law and construction management | 4 | 5 |
| Design B3 | 6 | 10 |
| Building basics | 4 | 5 |
| TOTAL 3RD SEMESTER | 22 | 30 |
4
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Building Construction 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Design B4 (Urban Planning + Building Construction) | 6 | 10 |
| Project management | 6 | 5 |
| City basics | 4 | 5 |
| Elective module 1 | 4 | 5 |
| TOTAL 4TH SEMESTER | 24 | 30 |
5
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Tendering, awarding, invoicing | 4 | 5 |
| Building Construction 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Design B5 | 6 | 10 |
| Elective module 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Elective module 3 | 4 | 5 |
| TOTAL 5TH SEMESTER | 22 | 30 |
6
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Design B6 | 6 | 10 |
| Bachelor Thesis: Submission | - | 12 |
| Bachelor Thesis: Presentation and Colloquium | - | 3 |
| Elective module 4 | 4 | 5 |
| TOTAL 6TH SEMESTER | - | 30 |
Elective
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational safety expertise for coordinators | 5 | 4 |
| Building Informatics Project | 5 | 4 |
| Fire protection | 5 | 4 |
| Digital planning and construction | 5 | 4 |
| Design Build | 5 | 4 |
| Introduction to Bridge Construction | 5 | 4 |
| Design in an urban context | 5 | 4 |
| European Architecture and Civil Engineering (Bachelor) | 5 | 4 |
| Excursion and Analysis Bachelor | 5 | 4 |
| Special design areas in architecture | 5 | 4 |
| Timber construction project | 5 | 4 |
| Constructive and design-oriented experimental setups | 5 | 4 |
| Special areas of art history within architecture | 5 | 4 |
| Landscape architecture | 5 | 4 |
| Sustainability 1 - Building Materials Science | 5 | 4 |
| Sustainability 2 - Building Physics | 5 | 5 |
| Sustainability 3 - Energy-efficient building | 5 | 4 |
| Parametric modeling and additive manufacturing processes | 5 | 4 |
| Radon in construction | 5 | 4 |
| Space – Design, Technology, Detail | 5 | 4 |
| Resource-efficient design | 5 | 4 |
| Special areas of project management | 5 | 4 |
| Special areas of visualization (Bachelor) | 5 | 4 |
| Urban Architecture (Bachelor) | 5 | 4 |
| Urban and neighborhood planning | 5 | 4 |
| Technical expansion | 5 | 4 |
| 1 module from FB MuK | 5 | 4 |
| 1 WP General University Offer | 5 | 4 |
| 1 WP JLU / Uni Marburg (e.g. urban planning, landscape planning, sociology, art department) | 5 | 4 |
The detailed study program can be found in the module handbook.
What should you bring?
1. Enthusiasm for architecture
Students should begin their architecture studies with enthusiasm and a genuine passion for architecture. Designs in their later professional work typically require a great deal of time, patience, and expertise. Therefore, a passion for the subject is very important.
2. Artistic or creative interest
To succeed in your studies, you should have an artistic interest and enjoy creative activities. Architecture thrives on new ideas and creative implementation.
During studies and later in one's career, scientific as well as technical questions are addressed. For example, when it comes to choosing building materials or measures for energy-efficient renovation.
3. Technical skills
The curriculum at the Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen is based on two pillars: design and construction engineering. Basic technical skills and an interest in topics such as construction and building materials science are essential for successful studies.
Career prospects
Perspectives
Graduates with a bachelor's degree in architecture work in planning and architectural offices. Other career fields include project development, construction management, urban planning, and historic preservation. Diverse opportunities also exist in the construction industry, the public sector, and the real estate industry.
In addition to these "classic" activities, graduates can also work in architecture-related fields, for example in the areas of:
- Construction companies
- Building authorities
- building suppliers
- Building biology
- Building research
- Site management
- Construction law/damage assessment
- Historic preservation
- CAD specialization
- design
- Color scheme
- Building services
- Project management/control
- Environmental planning
- Architectural photography
- Energy consulting
Note: A Bachelor's degree opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities in the construction industry, but does not yet qualify graduates for registration as an architect. A professional qualification recognized by the chamber of architects is only achieved with a subsequent Master's degree in Architecture, as this requires at least eight semesters of architectural study. The Bachelor's degree thus forms the basis for the Master's program and the subsequent path to becoming a fully recognized architect.
Further information can be found in the Hessian Architects and Urban Planners Act (HASG) in § 4.
Application and enrolment
Application
Degree awarded, standard period of study , accreditation, study formats, main language of instruction , study location, costs |
Bachelor (B.Eng.) 6 semesters ASIIN Düsseldorf Full-time study German Giessen Semester fee |
| Advanced Master's programme | |
| recognition | The three-year Bachelor's degree qualifies graduates for work in the construction industry, but does not to registration with the Chamber of Architects. A further Master's degree is required for registration with the Chamber and to use the title of Architect. |
| Admission mode | Admission to this degree program is restricted (numerus clausus) via the Dialogue-Oriented Service Procedure (DoSV ). This requires, in addition to applying to THM , a separate registration on the hochschulstart.de . |
| Requirements | Application required! |
| Start of studies | |
| Bridge courses |
Before the start of lectures, THM one-week bridging courses in subjects including mathematics, physics, programming, and chemistry. First-year students can use these courses to refresh their prior knowledge and fill any gaps. |
| Basic internship | basic internship must be completed by the end of the third semester . It is recommended that this be completed before the start of studies. The internship regulations stipulate work on construction sites. |
| Application period | June 1st to July 15th (winter semester) December 1st to January 15th (summer semester) |
| Application period for international students | uni-assist from April 1st to July 15th (winter semester) and from October 1st to January 15th (summer semester) Further information for international applicants is available from the International Office. |
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