Architecture's Afterlife: The Multi-sector impact of an architectural qualification (AAMSIAQ).

This study's principal aim is to identify the multi-sector impact of an architecture degree within the context of Europe and the extent to which skills taught to architecture students are needed in other sectors. Its main objectives are to, (1) To map the extent to which architecture graduates are migrating into other creative and cultural sectors, across EU members-states and draw country-specific comparisons, (2) explore which industries architecture graduates are migrating towards, and to map their advancement levels within these sectors, (3) identify which skills are most transferable between different sectors, those that are most valuable, and in which sectors skills shortages are situated (4) assess the potential positive impact upon the architecture industry and upon the affected sectors, (5) assess the impact for HE curricula, with a view to identifying key trans-disciplinary skills, and (6) to yield outcomes that benefit students, academe and industry.

Keywords:HIGHER EDUCATION, ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN EDUCATION, COMPETENCE PROFILES

Disciplines:Architectural sciences and technology, Education curriculum not elsewhere classified, Higher education