Degree Programme in Architecture, MSc (Arch)
Contact
| Head of the Degree Programme: | Olli-Paavo Koponen |
| Faculty Secretary: | Pirkko Lehtonen |
| Study Coordinator: | Stefanie Kohlhoff |
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 |
| 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-42516 Spaces in Finnish Nature | 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 |
Diplomityö, 30 cr
Compulsory courses
| Course | Credit points | Class |
| OPN-9006 Master's Thesis | 30 cr | V |
| TUT-8930 Proficiency Test | 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.
Documents
Studies_structure_ARK_2013.pdf