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Studies at the Aarhus School of Architecture require a basic artistic, aesthetic, technological and societal understanding. The education is project-oriented and trains students for a wide range of architectural tasks where design qualifications are in demand.
The school places great emphasis on being very active in the development of interdisciplinary cooperation schemes and gives top priority to the training taking place in an international as well as interdisciplinary environment where international students, visiting teachers, and lecturers form part of the research and teaching environment.
The graduates of the school find work within the fields of architecture, design, and planning, as well as within other interdisciplinary environments working with e.g. process, component, and communication design, plus research communication.
What you can study here
International Master in Energy and Green Architecture (MEGA)
The programme includes subjects such as energy and sustainable development, green architecture and design as well as management and personal development.
You will be qualified to work within e.g. sustainable energy, architecture, business development and intercultural understanding. The programme is taught in English.
Name: International Master in Energy and Green Architecture (MEGA)
Type: Master's Programme
Duration: 2 years on a part-time basis
European transfer credits: 60 ECTS
Entry requirements: A relevant bachelor degree and 2 years of professional experience
Tuition Fee: DKK 180,000
About the programme
The master's programme has the following main themes:
- Energy and sustainable development
- Green architecture and design
- Management and personal development
- Business development and intercultural understanding
The programme is based on education sessions, split in four modules.
1st semester - Understanding energy and green architecture:
The scope is to make the master candidates understand the theories and the mechanisms behind energy politics, ecosystemic thinking, green architecture and sustainable retrofitting. The master candidates must also understand the market and the cultural differences in different parts of the world - e.g. Europe and China - which influence the building and the housing sector.
During the first semester there is one session in Denmark, Aarhus (7th to 18th September 2009) and one session in China, Beijing (18th to 29th January 2010). Included in the education sessions in Aarhus is a study trip to Austria and Germany, and included in the education session in Beijing is a study round tour of Beijing.
- 2nd semester: Developing innovative solutions for cities and buildings
The scope is to develop principles of sustainable planning/eco cities and green architecture, incorporating existing cultural and technical traditions, and enabling the master candidates to develop highly innovative and advanced solutions. A very important element is the design of innovative processes and the developing of a market for innovative solutions. The semester includes certification as Certified Passive House Planner.
The semester is structured as two virtual Design Studios of two months each, one in city scale and one in architectural scale. The master candidates attend to these studios via Internet.
3rd semester - Implementation of energy projects in China and Denmark:
The semester is focused on implementation and includes a two week workshop in Beijing in September 2010 in cooperation with Chinese and Danish companies.
Tsinghua Urban Planning and Design Institute is involved in developing building projects in China and will lead this theme. The master candidates play a leading role in developing super low energy projects, using the knowhow developed during the master education and being part of a Chinese/Danish project team in cooperation with THUPDI and Tsinghua University.
4th semester - Master Thesis:
The semester starts with a Internet seminar in academic writing and working with the themes and central issues of the master thesis. The rest of the semester is concerned with writing the master thesis, which is written individually by the master students.
The defence of the thesis will take place at Aarhus School of Architecture.
See prospective classes in the Danish description of the course.
Danish Qualification framework (DQF)
The programme is graded at level 7 in the Danish Qualification Framework for Lifelong Learning. The Qualification Framework contains levels 1-8 and defines the expected benefit of an education programme. Read more about Danish Qualification Framework.
Educational institutions
You can study the International Master in Energy and Green Architecture at Aarhus School of Architecture (in cooporation with Tsinghua Urban Planning and Design Institute in Beijing, China).
The teaching takes place in Aarhus, Denmark, as well as in Beijing, China.
Duration
The programme lasts 2 years (four semesters) on a part-time basis. It is rated to 60 ECTS.
Apart from the educational sessions, the programme is based on e-learning, group work via Internet, literature study and exercise.
Admission
In order to be admitted to the programme you must have:
- A relevant academic education
- At least two years of professional experience
- Proficiency in English. You must have either A-level diploma or a certificate from TOEFL or similar
All applicants will be interviewed by Aarhus School of Architecture.
The programmes target groups are architects, engineers and constructors, as well as other professions with at least two years of professional experience.
Tuition fee
The full programme costs DKK 180,000.
This sum total includes education and education materials, food during courses, two travels (Beijing-Aarhus/Aarhus-Beijing) including flight and hotel with breakfast, and one study trip to Austria and Germany including transportation and hotel with breakfast.
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education:
Master of Architecture
On the master programme you will develop your design and practical skills. You will learn to incorporate ethics, aesthetics, functionality, technology, environmental considerations and social life in your projects.
Graduates of the programme will be qualified to work in Danish and international architectural practices or as industrial designers and graphic designers.
Facts
Name: Architecture
Type: MA Programme
Duration: 2 years
European transfer credits: 120 ECTS
Language: English
About the programme
Architecture is, amongst other things, about making the cities and the houses we live in both beautiful and functional.
On the master programme, you will work with the core disciplines of architecture such as; planning, design, sustainability, urban landscaping and restoration. Thinking about and reflecting on architectural themes together with fieldwork plays an important role on the programme.
You will work with specific architectural issues and learn how to use the artistic and scientific theories and methods of architectural disciplines in an independent manner.
Teaching varies between lectures and classroom instruction. In addition, there is often project work together with other students. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.
Read more about Danish teaching methods on www.studyindenmark.dk.
If you choose to complete the master degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Master of Arts (MA) in Architecture.
Entry Requirements
To be admitted to an MA programme, you must have a bachelor degree in a relevant subject.
In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.
Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels. Apply directly at the university.
Admission
The application deadline for MA programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-degree students, unless you are a student from an EU/EEA country, or from Switzerland.
Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the individual institution for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1st and February 1st.
Educational Institutions
You can study Architecture in Copenhagen and Aarhus.
Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts
At the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Architecture can be studied as a 2-year MA programme (120 ECTS).
You can also single courses or subjects within the programme.
Read more about the programme at www.karch.dk
Aarhus School of Architecture
At the Aarhus School of Architecture, Architecture can be studied as a 2-year MA programme (120 ECTS).
You can also take single courses or subjects within the programme.
Read more about the programme at aarch.dk
Danish Qualification framework
The programme is graded at level 7 in the Danish Qualification Framework for Lifelong Learning. The Qualification Framework contains levels 1-8 and defines the expected learning outcome of an education programme. Read more about Qualification Framework for Higher Education.
For Further Information
You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education, using either of the following links:
- Where you will study
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Aarhus School of Architecture
Nørreport 20
8000 Aarhus C
Denmark
www.aarch.dkStudy programmes
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