Career prospects

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Architecture is multifaceted - and so are the career prospects!

Thanks to the construction industry, which has been sustained for years, there are good career prospects in both the planning and realization of construction projects. The study of architecture offers a very wide range of career opportunities in the construction industry.

Career prospects for architects

  • Working in an architectural office - up to management functions
    The activities range from project acquisition, participation in architectural competitions, design development, building application preparation, implementation planning to monitoring the construction process. A variety of software solutions, CAD systems including BIM modelling and visualization programs are used.
  • Academic career path
    at universities, colleges or research institutions
  • Taking up a career in administration
  • Other fields of activity
    Real estate development, software development, project management, specialist planning and engineering offices, property management, construction departments of commercial enterprises

The bachelor's degree is associated with restrictions in the subsequent practice of the profession and provides limited qualifications for the practice of the profession. The bachelor's degree is not sufficient for registration in the list of architects of the architectural associations in Germany or the EU. The Bachelor's degree is a prerequisite for the consecutive Master's program.

Career prospects with a Bachelor's degree

Collaboration in:

  • Architectural firms
  • Authorities
  • building administrations and construction companies
  • Public relations / communication, visualization and animation
Qualification for the higher administrative career

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