Minor Architecture, Urbanism and Landscape Architecture
How can we design a sustainable, liveable and inspiring environment for the future? The minor Architecture, Urbanism and Landscape Architecture (AUL) at the Amsterdam Academy of Architecture invites you to explore spatial design from three perspectives, that of the architect, the urban designer, and the landscape architect. This interdisciplinary programme combines imagination, design, and communication. You will learn to develop your own spatial ideas through hands-on design projects, workshops, and lectures by specialists and alumni. The minor provides a strong introduction to the design-based and reflective way of working that characterises the Master’s programmes at the Amsterdam Academy of Architecture.
Good to know before you apply
The minor is intended for bachelor's students in higher professional education (hbo) studying architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture, spatial planning, civil engineering, art & design, or related fields. To register for the minor, it is important that your home institution is affiliated with Kies op Maat.
The minor starts at the end of August 2026 and lasts one semester. You will complete the minor in January.
You can register for the minor from beginning in February - April. It is important that your home institution is affiliated with Kies op Maat, otherwise you will unfortunately not be able to register for this minor.
The working language for this minor is English. A minimum level of B2 is required.
About this minor
The minor combines design, theory, and experimentation. You will work in an interdisciplinary design studio where the fields of architecture, urbanism, and landscape architecture come together in one intertwined design project.
Throughout the semester, you will be encouraged to connect creativity, technical skills, and critical reflection, learning how different disciplines inform and strengthen each other.
Structure and components
You will follow joint lectures for AUL with guest specialists and a mix of alumni presenting their graduation projects.
Every Friday, preferably during the first quarter. In the second quarter, visits to design offices and built projects (depending on the weather).
- Drawing classes
- Photography
- Book making
- Model making
- Video & animation
- Writing and storytelling
You will design, analyse, and communicate your own ideas through sketches, models, and presentations.
What you learn
After completing this minor, you will have:
- A broad understanding of Architecture, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture design principles.
- Research and design skills that integrate cultural, ecological, and technical aspects.
- The ability to visualise and communicate spatial ideas clearly.
- Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration and presentation.
- A stronger foundation for possible admission to one of the Master’s programmes at the Amsterdam Academy of Architecture.
Admission and application
You can register from early February to early April. You can register via www.kiesopmaat.nl.
Required documents:
- An apprenticeship agreement signed by the home institution
- CV
- Motivation letter
- Portfolio of max. 20 pages
- Diplomas and transcripts (with proof of English level B2)
A selection procedure is part of the admission process for the minor in Architecture. Selection is carried out by the admissions committee and is based on motivation, portfolio, and the set requirements. Every year, more students apply than we can admit. That is why the selection process is careful. Attention is also paid to achieving a balanced mix in the cohort to be admitted.
Practical information
- Credits: 30 EC
- Language: English
- Location: Amsterdam Academy of Architecture
- Attendance: mandatory for all activities