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MAS Thesis
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:41:46
Abstract
The second semester of the MAS Housing is completely dedicated to writing a personal thesis. Under the guidance of the program coordinator and eventually an additional reader, students receive regular feedback to academically develop a topic of their choosing.
Objective
The aim of the MAS thesis is to acquire practical insights into scientific inquiry and to elaborate a topic in-depth by drawing connections to the skills and knowledged gained in the first semester.
Content
Individual meetings are set and organized based on the progress of each student. A mid-term and final presentation are scheduled for the entire MAS class.
Resources
Lecture Notes
There is no reader for the second semester.
Literature
Students identify with the feedback of the coordinator the scientific literature relevant for their chosen topic.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- NDS
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| diploma thesis | MAS Thesis | No time listed | 900 h semesterly |
Offered In
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MAS in Housing (1 year full time course in English, starting every autumn semester. Further information on Lectures, workshops, individual and group tutorials and excursions organized in the framework of the four modules: Cultural, socio-economic, demographic and political aspects of housing and human settlements (M1); Adequate housing and neighbourhood development strategies (M2); Housing for migrants, refugees, and people displaced by disasters (M3); Housing research and evaluation methods (M4).)