Máster Universitario en Arquitectura

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.

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.

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.