Architecture

This programme is aimed at students who wish to develop a career in architecture. It is a national and international professionally accredited academic programme that will equip graduates to work worldwide in architectural design and in creative and research practice.

- Portfolio Submission is essential (guidelines available on course webpage [link above] - Entry Requirements field) - A bachelor’s degree in architecture or another approved equivalent degree (NFQ Level 8) with a minimum upper second class honours or international equivalence (2.1 or UCD GPA 3.08 or equivalent) is required . - Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent - These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes. You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage. https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/rpl/ Completed applications (All required documents) must be submitted for review. In some cases, applications may include an interview; if this is required, the applicant will be informed. Interview Dates Thursday 4th December 2025 Thursday 5th February 2026 Thursday 19th March 2026 Thursday 30th April 2026 Thursday 11th June 2026