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056-0210-01L 5 Credits NDS D-ARCH
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MAS Thesis Preparation

MAS-Arbeit Vorbereitung

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. André Jean Bideau
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:20

Abstract

This one-semester module is dedicated to identifying the topic for the Master's thesis and developing the research plan. The Master's thesis itself is written in the following spring semester.

Objective

The aim is to develop a relevant hypothesis and research question for the Master's thesis that is based on an analysis of the current state of the field. Additionally, the research plan includes preparing an annotated bibliography, elaborating the methodological approach and a timeline of deliverables.

Content

The topic of the MAS master thesis is chosen by the students and further refined through individual consultation with the docents. At the end of the semester, the students present their research plan to external guest critics. The research plan comprises about 25,000 characters.

Resources

Literature

See internal MAS platform

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
NDS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded 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
independent project MAS-Arbeit Vorbereitung
Diskussion des Forschungsplans > Werkstattgespräche 21.11. (ganztags)
No time listed 130 h semesterly

Offered In

  • MAS in Geschichte und Theorie der Architektur (GTA) (Das MAS Programm in "Geschichte und Theorie der Architektur" ist ein zwei jähriges begleitendes Studium und umfasst 60 KP. Eintritt ist jeweils im Herbstsemester. Präsenzunterricht ergänzt durch selbständige Forschungsarbeiten, Praktika und Exkursionen, Lehrveranstaltungen an 1-2 Tagen pro Woche, insgesamt ca. 600 Kontaktstunden, dazu Selbststudium ca. 600 Stunden (pro Präsenzunterrichstag ein Tag Arbeitsvorbereitung), einzelbetreute Seminararbeiten zu individuell gewählten Themen (ca.200 Stunden) und benotete Masterarbeit (ca. 600 Stunden))