The CSA Diploma in Architectural Studies encourages students to understand and appreciate architecture. With a considerable emphasis on creative design and design appreciation through design projects and drawing exercises, the program introduces you to professional drawing, writing, experience in architecture and Computer Studies providing a richer understanding of architecture.

The program contains 3 years where students are exposed to both theory subjects and practicals, helping you to gain skills required in architectural professions. Experiencing architecture is done through a series of organized visits to places of architectural interest as well.

In the Year 1, you can study subjects that are classified as History/ Theory/ Society and Culture; Technology; Environment and Profession. The subjects taught are – Society & Culture (Core subjects – History of Architecture, Ancillary Subjects – Art & Sculpture, Music, Photography); Technology (core subjects–Architecture & Structures, Materials & Construction and Building Services); Environment and Profession.

In the Year 2, the course will strengthen your skills and awareness in Architecture with an in-depth focus on developing drawing skills in 2D and 3D form. Experiencing architecture is done through a series of organized visits to places of architectural interest.

In the Year 3, you will be introduced to systematic recapitulation of all subjects dealt with in the Part I years, with greater degree of concentration in preparation for the CSA Part I Diploma in Architectural Studies Examination. During this year, you will undertake a Pre-CDP Project that is aimed at demonstrating competence in problem solving and acquiring the technical skills equivalent to create acceptable built environments at micro level.

Admission Criteria:

• 3 simple passes at the GCE Advanced Level Examination, Sri Lanka

OR

• equivalent (Cambridge, edexcel,IB, etc)

AND

• O/L Mathematics and English “C” pass

AND

• pass Aptitude test AND the interview conducted by CSA.

For more information, visit the official CSA website for the CSA Diploma in Architectural Studies.