Architecture Planning and Building in Existing Contexts
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
The Master's degree program aims to provide a scientific-theoretical and practice-oriented in-depth and additional qualification. The study objectives focus on broadening specialist knowledge with a stronger specialization in the field of "Planning and Building in Existing Contexts".
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The Master's degree program aims to provide students with a scientific-theoretical and practice-oriented in-depth and additional qualification. The study objectives focus on broadening specialist knowledge with a stronger specialization in the field of "Planning and Building in Existing Contexts". The Master's degree program serves to improve methodological-analytical skills and at the same time the required context-specific application. 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 have the opportunity to acquire expertise in dealing with building fabric in terms of urban planning, functional, constructive-technical, design and theoretical aspects.
Everything at a glance
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Start of studies
Winter semester -
Standard period of study
4 semesters -
Admission restricted
No -
Language of instruction
German
Career prospects
Even today, the majority of architects' work takes place in existing buildings: Renovations, modernizations, conversions and supplementary new buildings must deal with the existing urban and building structure, and the resilience of cities also plays a key role here. Conversion, demolition and shrinkage processes in the city and in existing buildings must be organized, properly managed and implemented.
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/study plans/module handbooks/internship regulations
Examination regulations (POs) define the basic structures of a degree program (e.g. admission requirements and content to be studied). Students are automatically subject to the current version of a PO when they enrol for their first semester. This means that even if the PO changes during the course of study, the original version according to which you enrolled is still valid (provided this PO does not expire).
The respective study plan represents the recommended exemplary course of study in the individual subjects and is part of a PO.
Supplementary regulations and detailed information for each module to be studied can be found in the module handbooks (e.g. requirements for taking a written examination).e.g. requirements for taking a written examination or information on the content of the modules/courses, ...).
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 at least take a look at the curriculum of your degree program so that you know which modules are planned for the start of your studies.
Good reasons for studying 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
