Master’s Degree in Architecture Construction City

The master's degree in Architecture Construction City, of the Department of Architecture and Design of the Polytechnic University of Turin, trains architects able to work on the design, construction and transformation of the city and the territory. The programme holds together three dimensions: architecture as a design act, construction as a set of techniques and materials, and the city as the social and urban context in which design makes sense. This approach makes it possible to train a professional with broad skills and critical abilities. The choice to combine architecture, construction and city in the title signals an approach that does not separate the design of the building from the context in which it sits. Students are invited to consider techniques and materials, structural and regulatory aspects, but also the social and urban consequences of the intervention, developing a critical and responsible view of their professional role.

The teaching organisation is divided into four thematic semesters, which suggest a duration of two years; however, the page does not explicitly state the duration or the credits. The programme is held in person and is delivered in Italian and English. Access is open, with a check of curricular requirements. The programme includes design studios, theoretical and applied courses, and offers international partnerships with the possibility of study exchanges, as well as internships carried out before and after obtaining the degree. The page does not give the detail of the courses. The thematic semesters organise the programme around prevailing topics, in which design studios are integrated with supporting courses. This structure makes it possible to tackle each topic in depth and to verify learning through design exercises. The page does not describe the topics of the individual semesters, for which the study plan published by the department must be consulted.

The aim is to prepare professionals for architectural design, construction supervision, urban planning, restoration and consulting for public and private bodies. The qualification makes it possible, under national rules, to sit the State examination to practise the profession. The university is ranked 241st in the QS world rankings and 103rd in the European ones, data reported on the page. The programme is suited to those with a bachelor's degree in architecture or related disciplines who want an international pathway with a strong design emphasis. The price is not stated. The international partnerships offer the chance to spend periods of study at other universities and to engage with different approaches to design. The internships, provided both before and after graduation, encourage entry into professional studios, companies and administrations. The fact that part of the offering is in English also facilitates the participation of foreign students and preparation for working in international contexts.