Master of Architecture in Architecture History and Theory Victoria University of Wellington

Overview

Key facts

• This  Master of Architecture in Architecture History and Theory  qualification offered at the Victoria University of Wellington will be of interest to you if you are already working in the profession and want to deepen your understanding of a particular aspect of architecture. Or you may have recently completed a Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) or Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture History and Theory (PDGipAHT), and want to continue on to do research.
• Expertise through research
• Choose a thesis that reflects your current knowledge of the intellectual, technical, aesthetic and cultural conditions of architecture. Your research topic must have a basis in theory as well as method.
• You'll get quality supervision and support from staff with international reputations for teaching, research and publishing.
• You may be able to include media such as a drawing portfolio or video with your thesis submission. If you choose to use design as your primary research method in your thesis, it must be explained within a theoretical context.
• Careers
• If you are already working in the profession, you'll add a new level of expertise to your practice.
• The skills and knowledge you gain will open doors to a range of other jobs including architectural conservator, archivist or museum researcher. You might also find work as a critic or writer, curator, historian or librarian.