Architecture – Architecture, Landscape architecture and Interior Architecture, Architect, Master of Science

Aalto University

Master's degree

Study Discipline: Arts & Humanities

Study Programme Details

City: Otaniemi

Country: Finland

Admission Sessions: Autumn Session

Study Format: Full Time

Mode of Study: Fully on Site

Programme Type

Master's degree

Duration

24 Months

Scholarship Available

Yes

Language

English, Finnish, Swedish

About this Study Course

Embark on a transformative journey in Architecture, an inspiring fusion of technology and art with profound social, cultural, environmental, and economic implications. The Master of Science in Architecture aims to deepen your technical, scientific, and artistic thinking, laying the foundation for crafting a socially responsible and sustainable future. Embrace a culture of creative exploration, experimentation, and collaborative multidisciplinary endeavors.

Overview

Explore the dynamic realm of Architecture, where technology and art converge, influencing social, cultural, environmental, and economic landscapes. Our Master’s program is designed to:

Cultivate a profound understanding of technical, scientific, and artistic dimensions.
Build the groundwork for crafting a socially responsible and sustainable future.
Foster a culture of creative exploration, experimentation, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Admission Requirements

The bachelor’s degree must be equivalent to 180 ECTS credits or three years of full-time study.
The degree must give eligibility to apply for master’s degree studies at university in the awarding country.
IELTS Academic: overall score 6.5, and writing score 5.5.
TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test): 92, and 22 for Writing
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A): 62, and 54 for Writing

The key focus in master’s programme education is on developing and deepening of skills and knowledge obtained during the bachelor’s phase. The topics include the history and theory of architecture, building design and Finnish building art as well as urban planning and design. Course and design studio teaching is enhanced by means of multidisciplinary collaboration and advanced teaching methods. A number of courses are based on a learning-by-doing approach and the working on real design assignments often in collaboration with the local community. In addition, experimental and design research-oriented courses are offered that allow the in depth exploration of specialized topics and the development of an individual expression and voice as a designer.

For non-EU/EEA citizens, €15000/y

Future Career Outcomes

As an Architecture graduate, you become an influential force in shaping the future. Whether designing sustainable structures, contributing to urban planning, or preserving cultural heritage, your impact resonates across diverse sectors, leaving a lasting mark on the built environment.