Seminars and Interview Sessions

Architecture (MArch) Portfolio Development Workshop

Once again, the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment at Robert Gordon University (RGU) will return with its popular Portfolio Development Workshop in Hong Kong.

Led by Professor David McClean, Head of the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment, the Workshop will let students experience the practical studio-based learning approaches in RGU and deepen their understanding of the discipline of architecture.

Workshop Structure

• Introduction to Robert Gordon University (RGU) and The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment
• Why Study Architecture?
• What is an Portfolio and Why is it Important?
• Practical Exercise 1 (Individual)
• Practical Exercise 2 (Group)
• Individual feedback sessions: Students will be advised on what areas to improve in their portfolio and skills, to understand their strengths and weaknesses in relation to the discipline of architecture. Parents are also welcome to join the meeting if necessary.

University Profile: Robert Gordon University (RGU) & the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment

Robert Gordon University is one of the polytechnics that were granted university status after the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 and is ranked within top 30 in a wide range of disciplines, which include Building & Surveying, Architecture, as well as medical-related subjects such as Radiography and Physiotherapy. The majority of undergraduate programmes in Robert Gordon University offer a placement. In some cases, these may be year-long paid placement.

The third oldest school of architecture in the UK, the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment is ranked the 28^th for architecture in the UK. Its excellent record of graduate employment shows that 95% of students were in employment within six months after graduation. Students will have the opportunities to go onto overseas field trips, which have in the past covered destinations such as Amsterdam, Venice, Paris, Barcelona and more!

If students are aiming to become an architect, RGU offers the option of a 3-year BSc Architecture (RIBA Part I) and a 6-year Master of Architecture programme (RIBA Part I & II, covering a 3-year BSc, a placement year and a 2-year MArch). Students on the 6-year March programme will be issued a 6-year student visa that enables them to complete their placement year in the UK without the troubles of obtaining a separate work visa.

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