Mimarlık Tarihi, Teorisi ve Eleştirisi Tezli Yüksek Lisans Diploması

Key Learning Outcomes;

Graduates of the programs will be able to;

1. To question the fields of architectural history, theory and criticism within the framework of modernity.
2. Map studies in architectural and urban studies, landscape architecture in order to understand and question of dynamic of modernity linked to spatial practices.
3. To understand the importance of architectural theory linked to interdisciplinary studies.
4. Question the different contexts in various architectural historical periods or theoretical backgrounds linked to different definitions of modernity.
5. To have an understanding of local architectural histories and history writing, theories and criticism and aim to be a part of this discourse.
6. Be able to question specific concerns in architectural history, theory or criticism, provide means to do bibliographic research and reach knowledge in the related fields.
7. Provide a research topic in architectural history, theory or criticism, conduct and present an analytical research work in the form of a thesis.

Supplementary Learning Outcomes;

Graduates of the programs will be able to;

1. To have a critical point of view and vision to understand recent problematics as well as the continuity and breaks between ongoing dynamics and predecessors in history.
2. To reach necessary information by using all sources, to approach this data critically and to make an original interpretation over them.
3. To manage to express an issue in the field of architectural theory to non-disciplinary groups sistematically in visual, verbal and written formats.
4. To be aware of social, scientific and ethic values and to control all when collecting, examining and announcing data related to architectural history and theory.
5. To communicate verbally and written at least in one foreign language to be able to master and argue the literature view as well as concepts in professional area.
6. To investigate various analyze methods which could be supportive to the research, to use technology in the phase of processing effectively the outputs.
7. To achieve to reach related information, to make and extend academic research by considering professional ethics and social responsibility.
8. To have intelligence about qualitative research methods, techniques and tactics as well as to evaluate, conclude and discuss critically the findings and results of research.
9. To compare the discourse of architectural, landscape and urban studies with the concepts and contexts of other disciplines, to provide new perspectives, to make contribution to recent literature view.

(1) First cycle (Bachelor's degree) (2) National centralized Graduate Education Entrance Examination (3) Certificate of Istanbul Bilgi University English Language Exam (BILET) or acceptable score of TOEFL or similar internationally recognised exams (4) Satisfactory score on the admission interview

Graduates of this program can both pursue professional and academic careers. Graduates of this program who wish to pursue an academic career not only in the fields architecture, urbanism and landscape professions, but also in arts, archeology, sociology, anthropology, history, geography, philosophy, or, literary studies may continue their future PhD studies in Turkey or abroad. In professional life, they can contribute to the discplines of Architecture, Urbanism and Landscape by writing articles in critical issues, as well they can shape their professional practices and career goals within the framework of this program.

Qualification is valid indefinitely.