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Description of the title
The Master’s Degree in Architecture at the Universitat Politècnica de València is designed to provide the necessary training to access the regulated profession of Architect, based on the Degree in Foundations of Architecture. This 60 ECTS credits program combines creativity, technical rigor, interdisciplinarity and a strong commitment to social responsibility and the environment.
Graduates will be prepared to develop architecture and urban planning projects, ranging from new construction to building renovation, as well as construction management and land management. The training is complemented by a Final Project that integrates and demonstrates the skills acquired throughout the master’s degree.
Objectives of the degree
To train qualified professionals in projects and management of architectural and urban planning works.
Develop competencies in building rehabilitation and architectural heritage conservation.
Training in land management and land planning with respect for the environment.
To promote skills in the elaboration and defense of integral and professional architectural projects.
Promote interdisciplinarity and social responsibility in the practice of architecture.
Career opportunities
The Master’s Degree in Architecture provides its graduates with a solid professional foundation that allows them to access various professional opportunities.
- Practice as architects in the design and management of building and urban planning works.
- Rehabilitation of buildings.
- Management of land use and environmental projects.
- Construction management in installation and structural projects.
- Sustainability project management.
- Architecture and urban planning consulting.
- Technical advisory functions in public administrations.
- Entrepreneurs in the sector.
Aimed primarily at
This master’s degree is designed for those students seeking to specialize in the field of architecture, meeting the official requirements for the practice of the profession.
- Students in possession of a degree in Fundamentals of Architecture from the UPV.
- Students with any other undergraduate degree whose curriculum is configured according to the provisions of Order EDU/2075/2010, enabling them to practice the profession of architect.
Structure of the master’s degree
Credits: 60 ECTS
Mandatory:21 ects |Electives:9 ects |External internships:0 ects |Final Master’s thesis (TFM):30 ects
Module 1. Training complements :9 ects mandatory
Subject:Advanced training complements for Architecture
Minimum credits: 9 | Character: Obligatory
Module 2. Projectual :12 ects mandatory
Subject:Projects, Composition and Urban Planning
Minimum credits: 12 | Character: Mandatory
Module 3. Technician :9 ects mandatory
Subject:Structures and foundations
Minimum credits: 4.5 | Character: Compulsory
Subject:Construction and installations
Minimum credits: 4.5 | Character: Compulsory
Module 4. Master’s Thesis :30 ects final degree project
Subject:Final Project
Minimum credits: 30 | Character: Final Degree Project
Internships
During the development of the Master’s Degree in Architecture, students have the opportunity to carry out external internships that allow them to apply the knowledge acquired in a real work environment. These internships can be carried out in companies in the architecture sector, as well as in institutions linked to urban planning and design.
As part of the training process, these professional experiences contribute to the acquisition of practical skills and to the improvement of students’ employability.
Research and access to Ph.
Lines of research of the master’s degree:
- Architectural design and sustainable urbanism
- Rehabilitation and restoration of historic buildings
- Innovation in construction and materials
- Technology in construction processes and parametric design
- Energy efficiency and sustainability in buildings
- Landscaping and public space management
- Accessibility and diversity in architecture
- Theory and critique of contemporary architecture
Academic exchange / agreements with other universities
Students will be able to carry out an academic stay in one of the 97 countries with which the UPV has an agreement. There are more than 1,000 destinations to choose from in Europe (Erasmus scholarships), the United States, Japan, South Korea, China, Australia and Latin America, among others. More than 1,500 UPV students enjoy an exchange every year. If you would like to find out about all the options offered by the master’s degree, please contact the Office of International Exchange Programs.
Facilities and laboratories
The Universitat Politècnica de València offers the following facilities and laboratories for the Master’s Degree in Architecture:
- Architectural Projects Laboratory
- Model and prototype workshop
- Design and Digital Representation Studio
- Construction and Materials Laboratory
- Bibliographic and Documentary Resource Center
- Exhibition and presentation rooms
- Collaborative and group work spaces
Master’s Thesis
To obtain the title of Master’s Degree in Architecture you must defend a Master’s Thesis (TFM) which consists of the preparation, presentation and defense of a comprehensive architectural project. This work will be developed individually and will be carried out in the second semester of the program, covering 30 ECTS credits.
The TFM must demonstrate the synthesis of all the competencies acquired throughout the master’s and bachelor’s degree, addressing an original exercise that complies with the applicable technical and administrative regulations, and will be evaluated by a university tribunal that will include at least one professional of recognized prestige.
Collaborating companies and more
The Master’s Degree in Architecture has the support of various collaborating companies and institutions, which enrich the training of its students. Among them are:
- White-Cemex Chair
- Ceramics-Ascer Chair
- Fulton Chair
- Chair of Sustainable Municipalities
- National Brotherhood of Architects
- Association of Architects of the Valencian Community
- Valencian Building Institute
- Department of Infrastructures and the Environment
- OPENTENDERS
- FRANCISCO SILVESTRE NAVARRO ARQUITECTO, S.L.P.
- SAN JUAN ARQUITECTURA S.L.
- ROIG MARTI ARQUITECTURA SLP
- GENERALITAT VALENCIANA (GVA) VALUE Group
- ERRE ARQUITECTURA DISEÑO, S.L.P.
- CEAD ARQUITECTURA Y DISEÑO, S.L.
- XUQUER, ARQUITECTURA E INGENIERIA, S.L.P.
These entities contribute to the theoretical and practical training of students, facilitating an apprenticeship in contact with the professional world.
