The following aspects of architectural knowledge and skills are for inclusion in the programme of study :

Ability to create architectural designs that satisfy both aesthetics and technical requirements and which aim to be environmentally sustainable;
Adequate knowledge of the history and theories of architecture and related arts, technologies and human sciences;
Knowledge of the fine arts as an influence on the quality of architectural design;
Adequate knowledge of urban design, planning and the skills involved in the planning process;
Understanding of relationship between people and buildings and between buildings and their environments and of the need to relate buildings and the spaces between them to human needs and scale;
An adequate knowledge of the means of achieving environmentally sustainable designs;
Understanding of the profession of architecture and the role of architects in society, in particular in preparing briefs that account for social factors;
Understanding of the methods of investigation and preparation of the brief for a design project;
Understanding of the structural design, construction and engineering problems associated with building design;
Adequate knowledge of physical problems and technologies and of the function of buildings so as to provide them with internal conditions of comfort and protection against climate;
Necessary design skills to meet building users' requirement within the constraints imposed by cost factors and building regulations;
Adequate knowledge of the industries, organisations, regulations and procedures involved in translating design concepts into buildings and integrating plans into overall planning;
Adequate knowledge of project financing, project management and cost control.