MAS ETH in History and Theory of Architecture

The Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in History and Theory of Architecture is a two-year, part-time, post-professional programme established in 1993 as a key component of the Institute for the History and Theory of Architecture (gta). The course has three main goals: first, to convey the basics of the history and theory of architecture; second, to address contemporary disciplinary questions in architectural practice and debates in architectural and urban theory and the history of science; third, to introduce students to the methods of critical scholarly work as a key tool for independent research, writing and practice. Thematically, the programme is focused on current issues regarding the future of urban development. These include the financialisation of the built environment, climate change, social polarisation and digitalisation. Methodically, we examine these questions by analysing architecture’s embeddedness within social processes and power relations, and by interrogating relevant and specific historical constellations ranging from 1500 to the present. Students attend core seminars, workshops and a yearly study trip. In addition, they enroll in the institute’s lectures and seminars and contribute to the gta’s ongoing research, publication and exhibition projects as an integral part of their study. Co-Directors: Dr. Susanne Schindler, Dr. André Bideau Application Deadline April 30 Start Autumn