Master in Architecture (Thesis)
The vision of Beykent University’s Institute of Sciences, Department of Architecture, Thesis Master’s Degree Programme in Architecture is to research and analyse the interdisciplinary relations between Architecture, Design, and Urban Design. Within this framework, the Programme aims to enable students to improve their knowledge and competences acquired through their undergraduate education in Design according to their interests and skills; establish connection between theory and professional practices in Architecture to put theoretical knowledge into practical knowledge. In addition, the Programme also enables students to analyse different perspectives with respect to Architectural Design, Architectural Theory and Criticism, Environment and City, and carry out remarkable studies using various approaches, methods, and techniques relevant to Architecture. The Programme enables research on the subjects arisen by the coincidence of Architecture and the fields Modern Science and Philosophy, natural and artificial environments, evolution theories, collaboration of Architecture and Genetics, problems due to the relationship between people and place, protection of regional/local values and ecological balance, healthy use of energy resources, and the theories and concepts of sustainable plan and project designing.
Program Specific Requirements
- For Thesis Master’s Degree: To apply for the programme, candidates must hold a bachelor’s diploma, and submit the copy of their ALES score (Academic Staff and Postgraduate Education Admission Exam) which must be at least 55 of quantitative weight (SAY). The exam is centrally held by ÖSYM (Centre for Assessment, Selection, and Placement). Graduates of the Department of Architecture, Interior Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Naval Architecture can apply for the Master’s Degree Programme.
Learning Outcomes
- Students: Interpret research on subjects regarding the Architecture, define problems, and come up with solutions to those problems; plan a project, draw up, present, and support a research and project report. Access the current written and visual resources for the master planning and architectural projects, have effective communication skills verbally and in writing, abide by the ethics, discipline, and culture of individual or group research. Analyse the interaction between the natural and social environments, and come up with solutions to the matter. Acquire the skills of carrying out research, making analyses, and interpretations with the help of other disciplines. Carry out scientific research individually regarding the subjects in Architecture. Produce distinctive academic works by using the right norms and standards on their research and publications.
Career Opportunities
- Graduates of the Master’s Degree Programme in Architecture will have many opportunities to work in various sectors. They will have different options such as pursuing a PhD Programme and start an academic career, working in public institutions, or as a freelance architect, as a project architect in an architecture office, as a worksite architect in a worksite, in a building control company, or a consultancy firm.