ChineseMSC IN ARCHITECTURE
Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Transport Sciences
| Name of qualification and level | Duration of studies | Intake | Necessary no. credits for degree | Tuition fee | Application fee | Supervisor | Programme mentor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architect (MSc) | 4 semesters – full time programme | September | 120 credits | 3,200 EUR / semester | 100 EUR / application |
Péter Bach DLA |
Anikó Müller |
The Master of Architecture is offered to students who want to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to practice architecture professionally. The programme consists of two years of study, based on design studios, including individual and team-work. Our aim is to create a student-centred environment, where peer-to-peer learning is realized via the connection of students, expert academics and design professionals. The curriculum is structured on the series of Design Studios to provide students with an experience in architectural design, integrated with classes that bring an understanding of arts and crafts, building technology, sustainability, architectural heritage, urban theory and design. International workshops play a significant role in our educational system, for widening the professional network of our students and also introducing real-scale building experiences.
Structure of studies
The total number of credits needed to complete the programme is 120 credits. The courses of the programme are divided into the following categories: compulsory courses (Design Studios and Architectural Theory), elective courses in professional knowledge (Visualisation, Architectural Construction and Engineering, Urban Design, Creative Skills Development, Arts and Culture, Structural Design) and elective courses in additional disciplines (Humanities and Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Economics and Law). With the chosen specialisation students receive a basic subject package and are free to structure their own curricula according to their interests. 1 credit equals one ECTS credit, and 1 credit is defined as 25 student working hours.
Language requirements
TOEFL 513 / IELTS 5.5 /oral examination, TOEFL IBT test score of 66 or any standardised international English language exam corresponding with Hungarian B2 at the Bachelors level and C1 at Masters level.
If there is no standardised English exam, the University relies on an online interview. Applicants not complying with language requirements must enrol in a preparatory language programme. After having completed the language course and passed the requisite final examination, if there are no professional reservations on the part of the Faculty, admission to the selected Bachelor's programme is automatic.
Academic requirements
Completed and signed application form, copy of your passport, notarized copy of Bachelor’s degree relevant* to the Master's studies, notarized copy of the Transcript of Records, notarized copy of your language certificate, recent photograph, Curriculum Vitae (resumé) in English, Motivational Letter in English, Academic Reference letter in English (Issued by your former academic institution/teacher)
*An authorized copy of a BSc degree from any higher education institution already completed, that is relevant to your application, relevant professional practice and professional architectural portfolio. *Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) Bachelor of Architectural Design (BArchDES) Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS); Bachelor of Design in Architecture; Bachelor of Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences (AUBS) ; Bachelor of Arts in Architecture (BAARCH, BAA, BA); Bachelor of Science in Architecture (B.S., BSc, SCI-Arch); Bachelor in Spatial Planning; Bachelor in Architecture and Planning ; Bachelor in Architecture and Urban Design; Bachelor in Architecture and Design; Bachelor in Planning Building Environment, Bachelor in Architecture Engineering
Specialization
Architectural and Interior Design
Programme educational objectives:
PEO#1: Graduates will obtain the necessary qualifications to pursue full architectural licensure in Hungary, following the completion of the requisite professional practice period.
PEO#2: Graduates will demonstrate the ability to work independently as architectural designers, showcasing a strong foundation in design principles and architectural practice.
PEO#3: Graduates will exhibit proficiency in collaborative work, contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals.
PEO#4: Graduates will possess the skills to design and oversee comprehensive, complex architectural projects, managing both the technical and creative aspects while balancing sustainability, economic feasibility, and social impact.
Student Outcomes:
The student outcomes (SOs) of our programme represent the skills knowledge and behaviours (e.g. design professionals, architectural theory, visualisation urban design skills, knowledge of building construction and structures enabling the student to prepare and present a design thesis independently) that our education aims to impart to our students. The MSc in Anrchitecture programme defines seven SOs (1) to (7) to guide student development as follows:
- Has a good knowledge of the humanities related to architecture and of the social processes that affect architecture. Understands the relationships and interactions between people, the built and natural environment, and the principles and steps involved in the design of buildings. Knows the functional, social and legal requirements of typical building types.
- They know the types and specifications of architectural drawing and technical documentation, modern computer-aided design and documentation, understand the types and capabilities of other IT tools related to architecture.
- They are able to create architectural and municipal programmes and requirements that are appropriate to the given functions, circumstances and needs, able to see the design process from conceptualisation through detailed design to implementation.
- They are able to manage aesthetic, functional, client, technical, economic, social and regulatory requirements in a complex way in architectural design.
- They are able to think through the structural, structural and mechanical engineering problems of the building to be designed, to prepare the concept, to apply the selected solutions in practice, to make approximate dimensional drawings of the individual structures and space requirements. They are able to apply the procedures, models and information technologies used in the design, construction and operation of buildings.
- They are able to organise the information collected during the design, construction and operation processes, to observe and analyse the laws, to draw conclusions and to apply experience.
- They have a deeper knowledge and higher level of skills than the average in the following areas: architecture, interior design, design for specific conditions, design, environmental design, building comfort, solidarity architecture, architectural accessibility, sociology of architecture and environmental psychology.
Job opportunities:
Design offices, construction and building materials companies and local authorities are looking for well-qualified architects, typically in the following fields: building design, construction, maintenance, heritage conservation, building administration, building materials and trade.
We offer PhD courses at the Multidisciplinary Doctoral School of Engineering, and graduates can also continue their studies in DLA courses at other universities. In addition, they can take part in a wide range of specialist engineering courses both at home and abroad. The diploma obtained is recognised as equivalent in the European Union.
