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Architecture – (M.Sc.)
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
School of Architecture and the Built Environment| Application Deadline: | January 16 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - ≈ € 27,336 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Stockholm / Sweden / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | August |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Overall aims of the Programme:
* To train independent, self-assured and highly skilled individuals who can lead and further develop architecture and global society.
* To allow the students to learn how to question, discuss and investigate; to find their own artistic voice; to develop an aesthetic and ethical approach; to develop new tools, creative methodology and communication; to develop networks and international contacts.
* To provide the degree course with an approach and emphasis which permit a wide range of opinions and attitudes - to create an environment conductive to new thoughts and discussions.
* To constantly develop the subject of architecture and its teaching aims.
Career prospects
After the degree you will work with the development of architecture and our future society.
You will use aesthetic, structural, technical and intellectual skills for the design and development of interiors, buildings, urban contexts and cities and landscapes.
You can work within the public sector or in architecture firms, in different project constellations, or start your own business. The labour market is becoming more international.
Contents
The Master´s programme in Architecture consists of four terms of full-time study. The focus of the programme is the Architecture Design Studio. Within the Architecture Design Studio students complete two projects per term. In addition to the Architecture Design Studio projects, students take orientation courses and attend advanced level seminars in Architectural Technology and Architectural History and Theory. The last term of the two years Master´s programme is dedicated to the design and development of a thesis project.
Year 1
Semester 1
* Two design projects within an Architecture Design Studio.
* Compulsory courses and seminars in Architectural Technology and Architectural History and Theory
Semester 2
* Two design projects within an Architecture Design Studio.
* Compulsory courses and seminars in Architectural Technology and Architectural History and Theory
Year 2
Semester 1
* Two design projects within an Architecture Design Studio.
* Compulsory courses and seminars in Architectural Technology and Architectural History and Theory
Semester 2
* Degree Project
Degree project
The degree project is an individual and self- defined architectural project on an advanced level. The degree project could be defined as the academic final of the programme. All projects are based on a booklet containing a self-developed programme description.
The overall aim of a diploma project work in architecture is to complete an architectural project, that considers and discusses an architectural topic, within a limited time. The work requires a clear purpose and should prove that the student has obtained a greater understanding for the architectural field.
* The degree project should have a clear purpose and thesis
* It should be a part of a greater academic context and should contribute to the development of the architectural field
* The project has to conduct itself to a given framework, but should preferably have a unique form or direction.
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Requirements
General admission requirements
The general requirements are the same for all applicants to advanced level studies in Sweden.
1. Previous studies
A completed Bachelor's degree.
A completed Bachelor's degree, corresponding to a Swedish Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS), or equivalent academic qualifications from an internationally recognised university. The university has to be listed in the latest edition of the International Handbook of Universities. A Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering is required for most programmes at KTH.
2. Language requirements
Applicants must provide proof of their English language proficiency which is most commonly established through an internationally recognised test.
TOEFL
* Paper-based test: total result of 575 (written test, grade 4.5)
* Internet-based test: total result of 90 (written test, grade 20)
English test results from TOEFL should be sent directly from the ETS test centre to University Studies in Sweden (code 9520).
IELTS
* A minimum overall mark of 6.5, with no section lower than 5.5 (only Academic Training accepted)
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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