Degree Programme in Architecture, MSc (Arch)
Contact
| Head of the Degree Programme: | Olli-Paavo Koponen |
| Faculty Secretary: | Antti Viiman |
| Study Coordinator: | Marleena Yli-Äyhö |
Learning Outcomes
| - | Students are able to apply the knowledge acquired during the Degree programmes of Architecture and a artistic and scientific approach to topical and concrete tasks.
Students are able to operate independently in different design tasks and in different expert, development and management positions in working life. Students are able to participate in societal debate pertaining to architecture. Students have the competence to use their language, communication and cooperation skills in working life and to apply them to artistic and scientific activities and societal debate. Students are able to work as an architect and have the abilities stated for architects in the directive of the European Parliament and council 2005/36/EC. After achieving the learning outcomes, students will meet the prerequisites for pursuing a postgraduate degree and continuous learning. |
Structure
Professional Studies 52 cr
Compulsory courses
| Course | Credit points | Class |
| ARK-41006 Introduction to Graduate Studies | 1 cr | IV |
| ARK-42006 History of Architecture, Professional Course | 12 cr | IV |
| ARK-43106 Architectural Design, Professional Course | 12 cr | IV |
| ARK-43206 Housing Design, Professional Course | 12 cr | IV |
| ARK-44006 Urban Planning and Design, Professional Course | 12 cr | IV |
| KIE-10016 Suomi-startti | 3 cr | IV |
| Total | 52 cr |
Major Studies 30 cr
Compulsory courses
| Course | Credit points | Class |
| ARK-53506 Sustainable Renovation and Redevelopment | 5 cr | V |
| ARK-53706 Negotiating and Designing Sustainable Change | 5 cr | V |
| ARK-53806 Sustainable Design Studio | 15 cr | V |
| ARK-54208 Digital Design in Urban Environments | 3-5 cr | V |
| Total | 28 cr |
Optional Compulsory Courses
The course Professional Practice is compulsory for students who have not completed their Bachelor's degree in Finland. Students who are not taking this course should complete ARK-54207 with 5 credits.
The major subject (30 cr) is completed during the autumn semester of the second study year.
Elective Studies, 8 cr
Complementary Courses
Please select at least 8 credits of courses
| Course | Credit points | Class |
| ARK-24106 Landscape Architecture | 7 cr | IV |
| ARK-42506 Contemporary Finnish Architecture | 3 cr | IV |
| ARK-43000 Ammattiharjoittelu | 4 cr | IV |
| ARK-43706 Finnish Wood Architecture | 8 cr | IV |
| ARK-44116 Introduction to Finnish Planning | 2 cr | IV |
| ARK-45007 Computer Aided Architectural Design | 4 cr | IV |
| ARK-45107 Revit Architecture Basics | 4 cr | IV |
| ARK-45207 Visualizing Architecture | 4 cr | IV |
| ARK-45306 Free Form Modelling in Architecture | 3 cr | IV |
| ARK-81006 School of Architecture's Varying Topics Course | 1-10 cr | IV |
Other master level courses may also be included.
Diplomityö, 30 cr
Compulsory courses
| Course | Credit points | Class |
| OPN-9006 Master's Thesis | 30 cr | V |
| TUT-8930 Proficiency Test for Master's Thesis | 0 cr | V |
| Total | 30 cr |
The thesis has to be presented at the School of Architecture's master's thesis seminar. Separate instructions for the thesis can be found on POP (POP > Master's thesis > Master's thesis Guidelines). A proficiency test has to be written in connection with the thesis.