MSc Architecture at HafenCity University Hamburg

Programme overview

The MSc Architecture is a consecutive Master's programme for graduates of the Bachelor's in architecture, with the design project as its core. Individual architectural talents and inclinations, project-oriented design work, research and development are the focus.

Faculty: Architecture | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years, 120 ECTS credits) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

What you will study

Every semester has a design project worth 10 credits; the first semester adds four compulsory modules of 5 credits each (design, construction and technology, humanities and social sciences, construction economics and law). In semesters 2 and 3 students choose 6 of 15 elective modules from four specialisation areas; semester 4 is the Master's thesis (25 credits) and one elective.

Career pathways

The Master's degree is the prerequisite for registration as an architect after professional experience, and allows progression to a doctorate.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first professional university degree in architecture or a related subject. A first professional university degree is required; if the degree is not yet awarded, a transcript showing the grade average and at least 130 credits must accompany the application, with no more than 15 credits outstanding. Applications for the first semester are possible for the winter semester only. Applicants who did not complete their first degree at a German-language university must prove German proficiency (at least DSH 2 or equivalent) unless the programme is English-only. A 12-week or 8-week office internship (depending on the examination regulations) before starting is compulsory. Application deadline for the first semester: 1 June to 1 July.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years, 120 ECTS credits)

Apply through the official page: https://www.hcu-hamburg.de/studierendenservices/fuer-studieninteressierte/bewerbungstermine

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