The thesis work is based on a rigorous sequence of research and studio work which lie in the heart of the program and cover a broad range of topics in both Nordic-European and international settings.
Particular emphasis is placed upon the questions of sustainability, which is the core of the program itself. Masters’ thesis work is structured around the process of thorough research and practice .
At the beginning of the thesis process the students have an option to choose between working on theoretical study and/or design proposal. The following options are available to students:
1. Thesis in Urban design Theory
2. Thesis in Applied Urban Design
3. Applied Research and Design
During the fall semster before the start of the thesis work, students are expected to develop their thesis interest topic and to write an essay describing the following:
- Topic of research and/or design project
- Formulated thesis question and problematic
- The project site and the description of problematic of the site
- Clear agenda on how to pursue the design and/or research
- Methods and tools proposal for working on the project
- Preliminary program for the project (design thesis)
- Time schedule for working on the thesis
During the process of thesis examination there are two important moments around which the program is structured. The intermediate presentation at the end of March and and the final presentation during the last week of May.