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ACEX35 // MASTER'S THESIS COURSE 2025

>>>> Introduction meeting for students: 20th of Jan, between 10-12, in SB-H8 and on Zoom <<<<

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ACEX35 Master's thesis in Architecture VT25 (30 hp)

Course is offered by the department of Architecture and Civil Engineering


See separate Course-PM for further details and information. 

Contact details

Course Organiser - Jessica Lundin 
jessica.lundin@chalmers.se 
+46 701 45 3628 

Maja Kovacs 
maja.kovacs@chalmers.se

Administration contacts:
Nidal Yousif 
nidal.yousif@chalmers.se
Susanne Pettersson
susanne.pettersson@chalmers.se

Course purpose

The purpose of a thesis is to enable the student to develop deeper knowledge, understanding, capabilities and attitudes in the context of the programme of study. The thesis should be written at the end of the programme and offers the opportunity to delve more deeply into and synthesise knowledge acquired in previous studies. A thesis for a Master of Architecture or Master of Science programmes should place emphasis on the technical/scientific/architectural aspects of the subject matter.

See Course PM for further details.

 

Schedule

See Course PM for detailed schedule + follow Canvas Schedule

Important: See announcements for information from course leader and modules where schedules for each seminar will be uploaded throughout the semester. 

 

Course design

The master’s thesis consists of the following obligatory opportunities, see below. Additional to these are tutorials and extra evaluations points, specified in each direction.

    • Introduction meeting for students: 20th of Jan, between 10-12
    • Start-up meeting with direction: 20/21/22nd of January. Examiners will contact students with specific information and invitation.
    • Pre-midterm information meeting for students: 3rd of March, between 10-12
    • Booklet (draft) hand-in: 10th of March
    • Midterm seminar: 17th-20th of March. (35min /project)
    • Pre-Final/Open seminar information meeting for students: 29th of April, between 10-12
    • Booklet hand-in: 13th of May. The booklets are to be uploaded on Canvas for plagiarism check by examiners. Note that the booklet should be 90% completed.
    • Final seminar: To be held 20-22nd of May. (45 min /project)
    • Open seminar: To be held 2nd-5th of June.
    • Exhibition: 2nd-12th of June
    • Final hand-in for students: 13th of June
    • Take down of exhibition: 13th of June

Further information will be provided in Course PM and during start of semester.

If you have any questions please contact Jessica or Maja.


Learning outcomes

The learning objectives for a thesis are based on the objectives for Master of Science in Architecture formulated in Chalmers local Masters degree procedures.
Specific learning objectives that are to be fulfilled in the masters thesis are that the student should be able to:
- in their project use essential in-depth knowledge of the major subject/field of study and, in a scientifically correct way, relate to current research and development work;
- choose and state ones reasons for selecting their project method with respect to the major subject/field of study;
- contribute to research and development work, and be able to relate their work to relevant scientific or technical/industrial/architectonic contexts;
- based on a holistic view, critically, independently and creatively identify, formulate and deal with complex issues;
- plan and, with adequate methods, carry out qualified tasks within the designated framework and also be able to evaluate this work;
- create, analyse and critically evaluate different technical/architectonic solutions;
- critically and systematically integrate knowledge;
- present and discuss their conclusions as well as the knowledge and arguments these are based upon both in spoken and written English; 
- within the framework for the specific project, identify which issues need to be addressed for relevant societal, ethical and ecological factors to be observed, and
- observe and discuss ethical aspects of research and development work, both pertaining to how the work is carried out as well as what it explores/develops;
- identify and discuss needs for further elucidation of different project aspects before decision-making or project realisation, when relevant.

Upon completion of the degree work, the student shall have demonstrated such knowledge and ability as are required to work independently as a Master of Architecture / Master of Science.

Link to the syllabus on Studieportalen.

Study plan

 

Examination form

The master’s thesis is given the grade of Pass or Fail.
The following are required for the award of the grade Pass;

●  An approved project plan

●  An approved thesis in the format of a booklet.

●  An approved oppositions of another fellow student's thesis at a midterm seminar, and light opposition at two presentations during the open seminar.

●  Secretary at one master’s thesis presentations at a midterm seminar.

●  A physical and oral presentation, a version of the booklet, an abstract, should be delivered during the midterm and final seminar.

●  An approved presentation and defence of the thesis at a final seminar

●  Delivery of the approved report digitally and in two printed copies according to instructions.

If you are late with deadlines, or do not deliver according to instructions, you will not be allowed to present your material and not be awarded the grade Pass.

Course summary:

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