MSc in Architecture
Area of Studies
architecture, urban and regional planning
Degree
Master
Degree (in English)
Master of Science
Language(s)
- English
Course Duration
1,5 years/ 3 semesters
ECTS points
90
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Department
Silesian University of Technology; Faculty of Architecture
Tuition and Other Fees
2200€ for 1st semester ; 1300€ for each subsequent semester
Application Deadline(s)
Pre-deadline: 1st July Deadline: 18th September
Course Description
Course Profile
The graduale possesses knowledge and skills within the following scope: architectural design, city planning and conservationist design as well as spatial planning: history and theory of architecture, theory of city planning, chosen elements of fine arts, technical sciences connected with the field of study and humanities. The graduale understands the role of the architectural profession in society, as well as its effect on the quality of the environment. The graduale is prepared: to undertake creative activities within the scope of architectural and cityplanning design: to obtain the Professional licenses required by law: to fulfil independent roles in building projects: to design and manager construction work, especially architectural work: to coordinate work in groups featuring a variety of professions: to conduct project management of architectural and city planning offices: to independently manage a business entity and pursuere serach work. The graduale is prepared for work in: architecture and city planning design offices, administrative offices of state and local authorities, scientific research Institutes and research and development centres, as well as entities chich pro vide consultation services. The is prepared to pursue doctoral studies (third degree).
Education Requirements
Entry qualification
Undergraduate diploma (or higher) with transcript of records
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Polish.
Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.
You can often get a copy from your school. If this is not possible, you will need official translations with certified copies of the original. You are obliged to deliver original documents to the Admission Office after your coming to Poland
You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.
Language requirements
English
Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 6+ or TOEFL 79+
An international certificate of at least B2 language level according to the European System of Language Description. Documents confirming the knowledge of the language are also certificates, diplomas or other documents confirming the completion of a post-primary school abroad, in which classes in English were conducted.
Other Requirements
Other requirements
A relevant portfolio is required.
Portfolio in A3 format, in a horizontal layout, in a soft binding, stapled permanently along the short side, should contain: title page with candidate data: name(s), surname and three legibly separated thematic parts.
in part I – three selected course projects completed during the first-cycle studies (it is acceptable to present course projects made as a team-work; be aware of stating the percentage share of each co-author) and the graphic part of the Bachelor diploma project,
in part II – competition projects, the results of participation in workshops, projects prepared during professional practices (together with stating the percentage share of the candidate the scope of work that he performed in presented projects), other achievements related to the discipline of architecture and urban planning, including: participation in the Erasmus program, presentations at conferences, publications of scientific articles, etc.
in part III – organizational and other achievements (activities in science clubs, student organizations, students’ government, volunteering etc.).
The portfolio should be prepared in Polish or in English.
Note: Awards and prizes in competitions and achievements in other areas should be documented with copies of diplomas obtained by the candidate. The portfolio should be accompanied by references signed by the Dean of the candidate’s first-cycle study University or two university teachers. Documents issued by employees of institutions and enterprises should be labeled with an appropriate stamp.
Scans of the above documents and works for recruitment needs to be attached in JPG or PDF format (10% compression, 300 dpi resolution) via the form: apply.polsl.pl/. Original works should be submitted to the Faculty of Architecture Dean’s Office together with original certificates and diplomas, before the beginning of the academic year.
The authorities of the Faculty of Architecture reserve the right to verify the authenticity of submitted documents and the work of candidates in the form chosen by them (for example, the candidate performs a given enclosed exercise), after applying for a candidate at the Faculty.
Architectural predispositions of candidates are verified in accordance with the SCHEDULE OF RECRUITMENT FOR FOREIGNERS placed on the website of The Faculty of Architecture.
- Candidates without the obligation to have a student visa are required to pass the exam for the second degree of studies at the Faculty of Architecture [ the deadline set by the the Recruitment Committee]. An appropriate portfolio in A3 pad is required to submit to the Portfolio Evaluation Committee at The Faculty of Architecture [look the point ‘inne wymagania’].
- Candidates with an obligation to have a student visa should provide a portfolio in pdf format via the Dream Apply platform [look the point ‘inne wymagania’].
All documents submitted by applicants who apply for studies taught in English (secondary school-leaving certificate, matriculation exam certificate, identity document) issued in a language other than English or Polish should be translated by a sworn translator into English or Polish, confirmed (legalized) by authorized units, stamped with an apostille,
More information
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Contact
study@polsl.pl
Silesian University of Technology
ul. Akademicka 2A
44-100 Gliwice, Poland
phone: +48 32 2371690
email: study@polsl.pl
www: https://www.polsl.pl/en/

