Architecture – Design for the Built Environment (MA) SRH University

Location: Heidelberg

Together, we focus on a reflexive approach towards architecture and the city: we develop architectural ideas, concepts and theories, and we implement them in architectural design within a specific urban fabric. Besides working at the university, our project-based teaching methods are expanded with field trips, research projects and academic events (such as summer schools or conferences).

The following modules are taken in the first semester: Architectural Theory, Building Construction I + II, Urban Analysis and Representation.

In the second semester, we concentrate on an existing building, taking the steps of analysis, design and building construction in existing fabric.

A variety of electives round off the semester before you start the Master's thesis.

You can be admitted to the Master’s programme in Architecture if:

• you have an undergraduate degree (Bachelor's or "Diplom") in Architecture with at least 210 credit points,
• you have a final grade of 2.5 or better, and
• you have successfully completed our application procedure.

Upon completion of a Bachelor's degree programme comprising 180 credit points, graduates have the opportunity to acquire an additional 30 credit points by taking a preliminary course. This course entails practical experience in an architectural office in Germany as well as a design project. The practical pre-course must be started and successfully completed no later than the winter semester to ensure entry into the regular programme for the following summer semester. Applicants from abroad must show their eligibility for entry to higher education by presenting certificates of previous qualifications and demonstrating sufficient knowledge of English.

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Approx. 950–1,000 EUR per month for personal expenses

Students may purchase a discounted semester ticket or a discounted "Deutschlandticket" for public transport.

Working as a non-EU citizen: In possession of a valid German residence permit for study purposes, you are allowed to work for up to 120 full days (full day = eight hours per day) or 240 half days (half day = four hours) during the calendar year. However, freelance work is not permitted. Internships that are mandatory for the successful completion of your studies at SRH do not count towards the above-named 120 full days.

Employment that is considered “student part-time work” ("studentische Nebentätigkeit", e.g. employment as a student worker at a university or in a university-related organisation or "Werkstudent" activities at companies that are related to your studies) can be done without any time restrictions.

There is a special scholarship available. The "Deutschlandstipendium" is a special scholarship programme supported by the German government and private companies. Find other scholarships that are relevant to your application here.

We offer individual career counselling services in our Career Development Centre. Here you will find courses on how to prepare for job applications and interviews, covering techniques such as body language and voice training, as well as continued education offerings such as our business skills certificate. In addition, you can access job listings on the university website.

On-campus housing is available. Please contact SRH Campus Apartments for information.