Master Degree Program of Architecture
(Master Degree Code: 0813)
Credit requirements and curriculum
Students must review at least 30 pieces of literature relevant to their thesis topic and research direction and compile a written literature overview.
Based on their research, students must select a thesis topic possessing academic value and significance for socio-economic development. The dedicated research and thesis work period must be no less than one year.
In addition to complying with all relevant university regulations, the thesis must be systematic and complete. It should present clear concepts, compelling arguments, accurate descriptions, a logical structure, a smooth and concise writing style, correct calculations, reliable data, and clearly presented tables and diagrams.
Academic Activity Requirement: To qualify for the master's degree, students must participate in at least two academic activities and produce one academic essay within their discipline. The essay must be published in the proceedings of the School’s postgraduate academic symposium or in another academic journal upon supervisor approval. Upon verification, this will count for one credit.
Degree Conferral Process: The master's degree requires the completion of all credits specified in the training program, fulfillment of the program requirements, and a successfully defended degree thesis. The thesis must undergo the formal blind review process administered by the graduate school. Students may only proceed to the oral defense upon passing this review.
Thesis Defense: The defense is organized by the department. The review panel and defense committee must include at least one external expert holding a senior academic or professional title.
Degree Application: Students may apply for the master's degree after successfully passing the thesis defense. The degree is conferred upon approval by the School Degree Evaluation Sub-Committee and the University Degree Evaluation Committee.
（1）The master's degree requires a minimum of 28 credits, including at least 16 credits from Major Compulsory Degree Courses and 5 credits from Integrated Quality Training components.
（2）All coursework for master's students must typically be completed within one and a half years of enrollment, with degree courses normally completed within the first year.
（3）Compulsory and public elective courses are as listed in this plan. Specialized elective courses can be selected from the general "Graduate Courses Catalog."
（4）Some elective courses may have temporary supplemental additions each year, which will be updated in a timely manner.
