Máster Universitario en Arquitectura
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
Spanish
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 17 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The Máster Universitario en Arquitectura completes the training path necessary to carry out the regulated profession of Architect, initiated with the Degree in Fundamentals of Architecture. The Máster Universitario en Arquitectura directly confers professional qualification as an Architect.
The Universitat Politècnica de València has taught Architecture studies since 1966. People who graduate in this specialty at the UPV have achieved a preparation highly recognized by society, both in our country and abroad, which combines the development of creativity with technical rigor with interdisciplinarity, social responsibility and respect for the environment.
Ideal Students
Students holding a Bachelor's Degree in the Fundamentals of Architecture from the UPV or any other graduate degree with a curriculum that conforms with Order EDU/2075/2010, laying down the requirements for the verification of official university degrees that qualify the holder for the practice of the profession of architect.
Admissions
Curriculum
The Master's Degree in Architecture consists of 60 ECTS credits, of which 30 are for the End of Degree Project (Master's Thesis).
The academic programme, comprising 60 ECTS credits, lasts one academic year, with two semesters:
First semester: 30 ECTS. Includes three modules:
- Project Design Module (12 ECTS). Project, composition and urban planning
- Technical Module (9 ECTS). Structures and foundations; Construction and Facilities
- Complementary Training Module (9 ECTS). Optional subjects/internships.
Second semester: 30 ECTS. End of Degree Project (Master's Thesis).
- Preparation, presentation and defence, once all graduate and master's credits have been earned, of an individual, original project before a university tribunal which shall include at least one professional of renown proposed by the professional organisations. The exercise will consist of a comprehensive, professional architectural design project in which all the skills acquired during the degree are demonstrated. These will have been developed to the point of proficiency in completing a full construction project that complies with applicable technical and administrative regulations.
Program Outcome
The Master's Degree in Architecture aims to train qualified professionals to carry out operations related to the planning and management of works of architecture and urban planning: new building work, renovation of buildings (including those that are listed or have protected status for environmental, historical or artistic reasons), and the entire planning process for facilities, structure and foundations; land-use planning, land management, gardening, landscape and environment; and construction management and other work arising from these projects.