Architectural Design (YL) (Thesis) (English)
Master	Length of the Programme: 2	Number of Credits: 120	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF: Level 7

Program Learning Outcomes

Classified

1 - Knowledge

Theoretical - Conceptual

1) A deep understanding the needs of the society and the ability to develop new architectural theories and advanced projects based on that.

2) 2. An understanding of complex architectural principles belonging to global and local cultures shaped by the climatic, technological, socioeconomic, cultural factors; an understanding of principles of historic preservation while developing advanced architectural and urban design.

3) An awareness of and commitment to ethical issues and social responsibility that relate to professional decision-making in architectural design and practice; an ability to contribute to the society by using initiative.

4) An ability to question and interpret ideas considering diverse points of view; to gather and use data, to develop advanced concepts related to people, places and the environment, and make individual decisions.

5) A competence to assess varied laws and bylaws for the benefit of public health, safety and welfare; an ability use them to develop and propose more advanced principles and standards.

6) A competency in utilizing theory, methods on defining human-physical environment interaction, as well as skills in developing new forms of knowledge and approaches.

2 - Skills

Cognitive - Practical

1) A deep understanding the needs of the society and the ability to develop new architectural theories and advanced projects based on that.

2) An ability to organize multi-disciplinary design studies and to gather teams of different design actors to develop new research projects.

3) An ability to contribute to the development of the profession in its technical, social, institutional, theoretical and legal aspects; to publish and share these developments in different platforms.

4) A skill to use appropriate graphical methods including freehand and digital drawing techniques, (ECDL advanced) in order to develop ideas in addition to communicate the process of design.

3 - Competences

Communication and Social Competence

1) An ability to share the studies developed in the area of expertise with the national and international audiences.

Learning Competence

1) A competence to conduct academic research responsibly and to take into consideration the urban and architectural needs of the society.

Field Specific Competence

Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

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Program Learning Outcomes	TR-NQF-HE 7 (Master) Level Descriptors

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) A deep understanding the needs of the society and the ability to develop new architectural theories and advanced projects based on that. 2) 2. An understanding of complex architectural principles belonging to global and local cultures shaped by the climatic, technological, socioeconomic, cultural factors; an understanding of principles of historic preservation while developing advanced architectural and urban design. 3) An awareness of and commitment to ethical issues and social responsibility that relate to professional decision-making in architectural design and practice; an ability to contribute to the society by using initiative. 4) An ability to question and interpret ideas considering diverse points of view; to gather and use data, to develop advanced concepts related to people, places and the environment, and make individual decisions. 5) A competence to assess varied laws and bylaws for the benefit of public health, safety and welfare; an ability use them to develop and propose more advanced principles and standards. 6) A competency in utilizing theory, methods on defining human-physical environment interaction, as well as skills in developing new forms of knowledge and approaches.	1) Develop and deepen knowledge in the same or in a different field to the proficiency level based on Bachelor level qualifications. 2) Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) A deep understanding the needs of the society and the ability to develop new architectural theories and advanced projects based on that. 2) An ability to organize multi-disciplinary design studies and to gather teams of different design actors to develop new research projects. 3) An ability to contribute to the development of the profession in its technical, social, institutional, theoretical and legal aspects; to publish and share these developments in different platforms. 4) A skill to use appropriate graphical methods including freehand and digital drawing techniques, (ECDL advanced) in order to develop ideas in addition to communicate the process of design.	1) Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with. 2) Interpret the knowledge about the field by integrating the information gathered from different disciplines and formulate new knowledge. 3) Solve the problem faced related to the field by using research methods.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) An ability to share the studies developed in the area of expertise with the national and international audiences.	1) Communicate current developments and studies within the field to both professional and non-professional groups systematically using written, oral and visual techniques by supporting with quantitative and qualitative data. 2) Investigate, improve social connections and their conducting norms with a critical view and act to change them when necessary 3) Communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. 4) Use advanced informatics and communication technology skills with software knowledge required by the field.
Learning Competence
1) A competence to conduct academic research responsibly and to take into consideration the urban and architectural needs of the society.	1) Evaluate knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in the field with a critical approach and direct the learning.
Field Specific Competence
	1) Audit the data gathering, interpretation, implementation and announcement stages by taking into consideration the cultural, scientific, and ethic values and teach these values. 2) Develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on the issues related to the field and assess the findings within the frame of quality processes. 3) Use the knowledge, problem solving and/or implementation skills in interdisciplinary studies.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
	1) Independently conduct studies that require proficiency in the field. 2) Take responsibility and develop new strategic solutions as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the applications in the field. 3) Demonstrate leadership in contexts that require solving problems related to the field.

Conjoined

1) A deep understanding the needs of the society and the ability to develop new architectural theories and advanced projects based on that.

5) A competence to assess varied laws and bylaws for the benefit of public health, safety and welfare; an ability use them to develop and propose more advanced principles and standards.

6) A competence to conduct academic research responsibly and to take into consideration the urban and architectural needs of the society.

7) An ability to organize multi-disciplinary design studies and to gather teams of different design actors to develop new research projects.

8) An ability to contribute to the development of the profession in its technical, social, institutional, theoretical and legal aspects; to publish and share these developments in different platforms.

9) A skill to use appropriate graphical methods including freehand and digital drawing techniques, (ECDL advanced) in order to develop ideas in addition to communicate the process of design.

10) An ability to share the studies developed in the area of expertise with the national and international audiences.

11) A competency in utilizing theory, methods on defining human-physical environment interaction, as well as skills in developing new forms of knowledge and approaches.