Architecture — Planning and Building in Existing Contexts
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
The master's degree program provides rigorous academic and professional preparation through advanced study that combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. A strong focus is placed on broadening specialist knowledge, with a distinct specialization in the field of "Planning and Building in Existing Contexts."
Shape Your Future Here at the University of Siegen
The master's degree program provides rigorous academic and professional preparation through advanced study that combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. A strong focus is placed on broadening specialist knowledge, with a distinct specialization in the field of "Planning and Building in Existing Contexts." Attention is given to improving methodological-analytical skills alongside necessary context-specific applications. In particular, the project orientation and the practical relevance of the study projects are intended to support this qualification objective. By focusing on the subject area of "Planning and Building in Existing Contexts," students acquire expertise in dealing with building fabric in terms of urban planning, functional, constructive-technical, design and theoretical aspects.
Quick Facts
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Start of studies
Winter semester -
Standard period of study
4 semesters -
Admission restricted
No -
Language of instruction
German
Career Prospects
Most contemporary architectural work involves existing buildings—renovations, adaptive reuse, modernizations, and strategic additions that must integrate with established urban fabric and building systems. Urban resilience strategies are essential to these efforts, requiring careful coordination of transformation, selective demolition, and strategic downsizing initiatives.
1) Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Architecture or a comparable diploma degree with an overall grade of at least 2.5
2) Applicants from abroad must provide proof of sufficient German language skills (at least DSH2 or TestDaF in all partial examinations at least 4) before starting the Master's degree course.
The current examination regulations always apply.
Further information on admission requirements and application can be found here.
Examination Regulations/Degree Plans/Module Handbooks/Internship Regulations
Examination Regulations (known in German as Prüfungsordnungen, or PO) define the basic structures of a degree program (including admission requirements and curriculum). Students are automatically subject to the current version of the PO when they enroll for their first semester. Even if new PO are issued during your studies, you will still be subject to the rules of the original version according to which you enrolled (presuming the PO have not otherwise been revoked).
Each degree plan represents the recommended ideal course of study for a given subject and is a constituent part of any PO.
Supplementary regulations and detailed information for each module (such as requirements for taking a written examination and the content of the modules/events) can be found in the module handbooks.
The internship regulations define the conditions under which the compulsory or optional internships must be completed.
Before the start of the lecture period, we recommend that you review the degree plan for your degree program so that you know which modules are planned for the start of your studies
Why choose Architecture — Planning and Building in Existing Contexts at the University of Siegen?
- interdisciplinary work
- Creative working environment for workshops and design studios, promotion of cooperative work
- Subject-specific fields of research, university degree with the possibility of a doctorate
- Forward-looking focus on planning and building in existing buildings
- Access to the Chamber of Architects possible after 2 years of professional practice
