Architecture
You design the buildings and spaces where people live.
You combine art, engineering and thinking about space. A demanding, long degree, but it leads to a concrete, creative profession with visible results.
Is it for you?
This field usually suits people of the artistic and realistic type (RIASEC model). Drawing plus maths plus spatial imagination. A drawing exam at admission.
Salary (indicative, gross/month)
| Stage | Pay |
|---|---|
| Starting out | PLN 4.5-6k |
| With experience | PLN 8-20k |
These are indicative figures — real pay depends on city, company, specialisation and contract type.
Example jobs after this field
Pros
- A creative profession with lasting, visible results
- Combines creativity with engineering and the geography of space
- Prestige and the option of your own studio
Cons
- Very demanding and time-consuming studies
- Starting pay is low relative to the effort
- Requires a talent for drawing
- Responsibility and long projects
Future and automation
Low to medium, AI tools help, but the design and vision stay.
Alternative path
An architecture degree (drawing exam); related fields: landscape architecture, urban planning.
First steps
- Check whether you enjoy and can draw (crucial at admission)
- See what the drawing entrance exam looks like
- Learn the realities of an architect's work (long projects)
- Consider landscape architecture / urban planning
Not sure if "Architecture" is the right path for you?
Take the free 10-minute aptitude test (RIASEC model) and see how this field fits your strengths — compared with other paths.
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How long does Architecture take?
Roughly about 5 years. Full-time public studies are usually free.
How much can you earn after Architecture?
Indicatively PLN 4.5-6k starting out and PLN 8-20k per month with experience (gross). These are indicative figures depending on city and specialisation.
Who is Architecture for?
Drawing plus maths plus spatial imagination. A drawing exam at admission. In the RIASEC model it best suits the artistic and realistic type.