Course Catalog 2013-2014
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Course Catalog 2013-2014

Master's Programme in Architecture, MSc (Arch) - Master of Science (Arch)

Contact

Head of the Degree Programme: Olli-Paavo Koponen
Faculty Secretary: Pirkko Lehtonen
Study Coordinator: Eeva Ylhäinen

Learning Outcomes

- Studies leading to the degree of Master of Science in Architecture will provide students with: - the competence to apply the knowledge acquired during the Degree programmes of Architecture and a artistic and scientific approach to topical and concrete tasks - the competence to operate independently in different design tasks and in different expert, development and management positions in working life - the competence to participate in societal debate pertaining to architecture - 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 -the competence 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

Students must complete at least 3 credits in Finnish language courses (for example Finnish 1).

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  
Total 52 cr  


Major Studies 30 cr

Compulsory courses

Course Credit points Class
ARK-53506   Sustainable Renovation and Redevelopment 5 cr V  
ARK-53656   Professional Practice 2 cr V  
ARK-53706   Negotiating and Designing Sustainable Change 5 cr V  
ARK-53806   Sustainable Design Studio 15 cr V  
ARK-54206   Digital Design in Sustainable Urbanism 3 cr V  
Total 30 cr  

Major subject is done on second year's fall semester.


Elective Studies, 8 cr

Complementary Courses

Please select at least 8 credits of courses

Course Credit points Class
ARK-42506   Contemporary Finnish Architecture 3 cr IV  
ARK-42516   Spaces in Finnish Nature 3 cr IV  
ARK-43000   Professional Training 4 cr IV  
ARK-43706   Finnish Wood Architecture 8 cr IV  
ARK-44116   Introduction to Finnish Planning 2 cr IV  
ARK-45006   ArchiCAD Basics 5 cr IV  
ARK-45106   Revit Architecture Basics 5 cr IV  
ARK-45206   Visualizing Architecture 5 cr IV  
ARK-81006   School of Architecture's Varying Topics Course 1-10 cr IV  


Diplomityö (30 cr)

Separate instructions for the Thesis. Proficiency test has to be written in connection with the Thesis, which shows knowledge in the field of the Thesis.


Documents

Studies_structure_ARK_2013.pdf

Last modified15.08.2013