Bachelor in Architecture Studies

The Degree in Architecture Studies at La Salle-URL prepares you to lead projects from Barcelona, a benchmark city where architecture is experienced in the street, in the classroom and in the studio. This official five-year programme has a deeply international approach and a methodology based on tackling real challenges and projects from day one.

Why study the Degree in Architecture Studies at La Salle-URL?

Contemporary architecture demands much more than drawing; it requires technique, culture, sensitivity and judgement. At La Salle-URL, these dimensions are developed through a constant connection between academic research and international professional practice.

You will train through three core areas of knowledge: Architectural Design, the Technical-Scientific Area and the Cultural-Humanistic Area. You will learn to transform spatial ideas into solid, viable and meaningful proposals, developing a critical perspective on the city, the territory and the needs of today’s society.

A degree connected to the profession

The programme is delivered in direct contact with leading architects from Spain and abroad. Through the Design Studio, the classroom becomes a working agora where students research and propose ideas as they would in a professional architecture practice.

Here, you do not study architecture as an isolated theory. The personalisation of your pathway through the UNITS allows you to specialise in areas such as sustainability, urban planning, landscapes and smart cities, adapting your learning to the real demands of the sector.

Recognised quality in Spain

La Salle Campus Barcelona has achieved first place in the field of Architecture in Spain, according to the 12th edition of the CYD Ranking 2025.

This recognition endorses the School’s academic excellence and strengthens an educational model based on talent, internationalisation with trips to Delft, Lisbon and London and a 5+1 system that guarantees full preparation for professional practice.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Degree in Architecture Studies (FAQS)

How long does the Degree in Architecture Studies last?

The degree lasts five years and comprises 300 ECTS credits. It forms part of a 5+1 structure: five years of undergraduate study followed by one year of the University Master’s Degree in Architecture, which is required to complete the academic pathway towards professional architecture practice.

Where is the degree taught?

The Degree in Architecture Studies is taught in Barcelona, at La Salle Campus Barcelona. The city is an active part of the learning experience, as it allows students to study architecture in direct contact with a leading urban, cultural and professional environment.

Which languages is the programme taught in?

The programme is offered in two language formats: a multilingual format in Catalan, Spanish and English, and another taught entirely in English. This offering strengthens the degree’s international dimension and prepares students to operate in diverse academic and professional contexts.

What makes this degree different from other architecture programmes?

The degree combines internationalisation, cross-disciplinarity and personalisation. It also uses a methodology based on real projects, Design Studio work, personalised support and UNITS that allow the second cycle to be oriented towards each student’s specific interests.

What do I need to access the degree?

This depends on your education system of origin. In the Spanish system, you can access the degree with a pass in the university entrance examinations or with a Higher-Level Training Cycle qualification. In European systems, the International Baccalaureate, Switzerland, China and other countries with agreements, you must submit the UNED credential. In other cases, you will need to have your secondary education qualifications recognised as equivalent to the Spanish baccalaureate.

Is there a specific entrance test?

Yes. The process includes the submission of a portfolio containing at least five artistic, graphic or visual documents, such as photographs, designs or drawings. This portfolio makes it possible to assess the student’s visual sensitivity, creativity and potential.

What career opportunities does the degree offer?

You will be able to orient your career towards architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture, sustainability, interior design, object or furniture design, research, university teaching or BIM consultancy.