VSB - Technical University of Ostrava

Masters in Architecture and Construction

1. Semester

• Architectural Design 1
• Architectural Space, Public Space, and Urban Detail
• Building Typology, Practical Theory
• Greenery and Landscape
• Interior Studio
• Protection and Restoration of Historical Objects
• Urbanism and Planning of Cities

2. Semester

• Architectural Design 2
• Selected Articles of Building Acoustics and Daylight
• Selected Parts of Building Services
• Theory of Architecture and Psychology
• Urban Design Studio 1

3. Semester

• Architectural Design 3
• Diploma Thesis Seminar
• Ethics and Aesthetics
• Materials in Architecture
• Urban Design Studio 2

4. Semester

• Diploma Project
• Economics for Architects
• Law for Architects

Study aims

The aim of teaching at the Faculty of Civil Engineering of VŠB-TUO is to educate and educate young professionals of excellent qualities who are not only capable of full application in practice by the complexity of their education but also due to the considerable possibilities. As it is not entirely predictable as to the further development of the field, the study will aim to provide graduates with knowledge of natural and social sciences, expertise and skills in civil engineering and architecture, architectural design and graphic representation of designs. Graduates will also be able to implement the proposals. With the acquired knowledge and competence, the outgoing engineer architect will be able to find a wide application in the labour market, and flexibly respond to continuous technological, social and legislative developments. The master's program Architecture and Civil Engineering, the main objective is to teach students the quality analysis and synthesis of the problem of architectural design and practice, which is the basis not only of each quality architectural solution but also a tool for easy adaptation to possible changes and development.

Graduate's knowledge

The graduate has a deep knowledge and understanding of the subject and scope of the field corresponding to the current state of knowledge. The graduate has broad knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and methods corresponding to the current state of knowledge in the field. The graduate has an understanding of the possibilities, conditions and limitations of the use of knowledge of related fields.

Graduate's skills

The graduate can independently define and creatively solve a theoretical or practical problem in the field using professional knowledge. The graduate can solve a complex problem independently and creatively using selected theories, concepts and methods of the field.

Graduate's general competence

The graduate can make independent and responsible decisions in new or changing contexts or a fundamentally evolving environment about the wider social consequences of decision-making. The graduate can define assignments for professional activities, coordinate them and take ultimate responsibility for their results according to the developing context and available resources. The graduate can solve the ethical problem independently. The graduate can communicate his / her expert opinions in a comprehensible and convincing way to experts and the wider public. The graduate can use his / her professional knowledge, professional skills and general competence in at least one foreign language. The graduate can plan, support, and manage with the use of theoretical knowledge in the field of acquiring further professional knowledge, skills, and competencies from other team members.

Graduate's employment

A graduate with a two-year master's degree will find employment primarily as a creative designer-architect with strong technical knowledge in the field of conceptual design and design of all kinds of building construction and as the main coordinator of the project. Another possibility for professional application is in administrative institutions and offices dealing with the issue of construction, including monument care. Completion of the master's study is a prerequisite for the possible continuation of the doctoral study.