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057-0200-00L 30 Credits NDS D-ARCH

MAS Thesis

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Jennifer Erica Duyne Barenstein
Only for MAS in Housing
VVZ CR n/a

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

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
diploma thesis MAS Thesis No time listed 900 h semesterly

Offered In

  • 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).)