BS in Architecture in the Philippines

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Architecture is a five year college degree intended for people who wish to pursue a career in Architecture. Architectural education provides students with knowledge and skills in planning, designing and constructing buildings taking into account the principles of utility, strength and aesthetics.

Recommended Senior High School Strand

Students who want to pursue a degree in Architecture are encouraged to take the Accountancy, Business and Management strand. This strand provides the basic concepts of business and financial management, and corporate operations that will be helpful for college.

Subjects and Curriculum

Architectural Design
Architectural Interior
Theory of Architecture
Building Technology
Building Utilities
History of Architecture
Professional Practice
Planning
Computer-Aided Design and Drafting for Architecture
Research Methods for Architecture
Housing
Business Management and Application for Architecture

Admission Requirements

Qualifications

The student must be a high school graduate.

However, if they were not able to graduate high school, they may opt to take the Alternative Learning System (ALS)

and pass the Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) to qualify for college; the availability of courses for PEPT passers depend on the university.

The students must pass the College Admissions Test of the university.

Basic Requirements

Form 138 - High School Report Card (Original and Photocopy)
Recommendation letter from High school principal and guidance counselor
Most recent medical and dental health record
Copy of NSO Certified birth certificate
Certificate of Good moral character
Copy of honorable dismissal
Copy of high school diploma
(1) Latest 2”x2”ID Picture

Program Outcome

Graduates of Architecture are expected to be able to:

Keep up with the developments in the architectural field
Create architectural solutions through the use of history, theory, structural concepts, and professional practice
Successfully prepare contract documents, technical reports, and other necessary legal documents needed in architectural procedures
Use different information and communication technology media to create architectural solutions and presentation
Apply research methods in handling architectural problems
Involve oneself in managing construction works and building administration

On-The-Job Training/Internship

During the fourth year of the program, students are required to attend an On the Job Training (OJT) in any architectural firm.

Students are given the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in an actual work setting. Usually, universities require them to submit a written report on their tasks, learning experiences, and hours rendered. Their work performance will also be evaluated by their immediate managers and will be submitted to their respective OJT coordinator. The number of hours required may differ in each university.

Board Exam

To become a Licensed Architect in the Philippines, a graduate of BS in Architecture needs to pass the Architectural Licensure Examination (ALE). The examination is conducted by the Board of Architecture under the supervision of the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC). The ALE takes place every January of the year.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of Architecture may pursue a career path in any architectural firms and apply as a Junior Architect, Junior Design Architect, Computer-Aided Design Architect (CAD), Computer-Aided Design and Draft (Architect), Building Surveyors, Architectural Project Manager, Architectural Technologists, or Building Conservation Officer.

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Reviews of BS in Architecture graduates:

F. A.

◈ Studied BS Architecture
◈ At National University
◈ Graduated 1992

About my college education: It is challenging specially for someone who came from a small town high school. My course requires a lot of skills in math. We did cost estimation, surveying, structural load computations, etc etc etc. I encountered a lot of difficulties while studying because I'm not that good in numbers, but I survived!
Of course you need a lot of drawing skills and creativity. An Architect is a creative artist whose masterpiece are houses and buildings.

My current job: I work in the government as a program planning chief

Am I using what I learned in college: Yes, although I rarely use my drawing skills in my current job. I supervise people doing project proposal formulation. But the discipline and the "planning" skills that I learned in the university makes me a better "planning" officer. Para din syang gumagawa ng plano ng bahay or building. You must know what your finish project would look like even before you start drawing the first line on paper. And of course you must know and make step by step instructions on how to build the project.

How long did it take to find a job: I got a job immediately after graduation. I first worked as a draftsman and handled a few small projects before I joined a government agency which handles technical and vocational education

Do I recommend studying Architecture: YES! The economy is doing great. You can see a lot of malls and condominiums rising everywhere. The country needs fresh ideas and new architects.

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