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The Master of Architecture programme at AHO has an average duration of 11 semesters - 330 ECTS points. Each semester yields 30 ECTS credits. The first 6 semesters consist of compulsory foundation level teaching. After the foundation level teaching has been completed, the next four semesters consist of a 24-credit studio course and a 6-credit elective course. The final semester consists of a diploma assignment.

Parts of the foundation studies will be in cooperation with the students at the Design programme. The foundation studies end with an evaluation of each students portfolio. For the student to be able to move on to Masters studies, all courses, including the portfolio, must have received the grade PASS.

During the fourth year of studies, students can choose freely among elective studio courses and elective courses listed in the Course catalogue.

For the student to be able to start the diploma studies he or she must have passed the foundation level, achieved credits amounting to 10 semesters for architectural studies, and passed the diploma programming course (6 ECTS credits).

The scope of the diploma assignment is 36 ECTS credits. The diploma project that is conducted during the last semester of the programme yields 30 credits. In addition, the student must take a compulsory 6-credit elective on programme work during the semester prior to the diploma assignment.

Candidates who have passed and completed 300 ECTS credits and the 30-credit diploma exam of the Architecture programme will be awarded the degree Master of Architecture.

Teaching

A semester consists of courses of varying credits and duration. AHO's courses have the following designations: foundation level teaching, electives and studio work. The aims and structure of each course can be found in the course descriptions.

Full time study

The masters programmes are full-time studies that requires attendance and devoted work in all lectures, seminars, workshops etc. It is not possible to study Architecture part-time.

Foundation level studies

The foundation level studies are based on the studio model. This includes lectures, seminars and workshops. In addition, some themes are separated as independent subjects with separate exams. The lectures at the foundation level are mainly in Norwegian.

At the foundation level project work ends with an assessment of the students work by appointed sensors. Courses are marked with PASS/FAIL in the first year of study, and with use of the A-F scale as described below in the second and third. Assessment is based on attendance, semester progression and the quality of submitted materia

Master level

A form of teaching based on project work in a studio, which integrates teaching academic knowledge and skills as part of the project work. Studio teaching is an intensive form of teaching that entails a high exchange of knowledge between the teacher and student. The teaching will be either in Norwegian, Norwegian and English or in English only.

Studio courses end with a run through of the students project work by appointed examiners, where at least one is an external examiner. Studio courses are marked Pass/Fail . Assessment is based on attendance, study progression and the quality of submitted material. When evaluating project work, criteria will be adjusted to the number of semesters completed.

Students at master's level follow one studio course (24 ECTS) and one elective course (6 ECTS) per semester.

Studio courses apply a form of teaching based on project work in a studio, which integrates teaching academic knowledge and skills as part of the project work. Studio teaching is an intensive form of teaching that entails a high exchange of knowledge between the teacher and student. Studio courses end with a run through of the students project work by appointed examiners, where at least one is an external examiner.

The elective courses are meant to supplement the Studio courses either from a practical or theoretical perspective.

The Master of Architecture programme has a tradition to arrange an excursion/study trip each semester. The average duration is 1-2 weeks. The expenses are covered by the students themselves. Excursions are not compulsory, but AHO recommends that students take part.

The course catalog is available here.

Go to to access the application form.Students with a completed bachelor or equivalent undergraduate education of at least three years duration within architecture are eligible for master's level admission.Required attachments: * Portfolio (in paper, not digital. No bigger than A3-format) * Certified copy of transcript of records from previous relevant education * CV * Documentation of satisfactory knowledge of EnglishApplicants from outside the Nordic countries (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland) must document satisfactory English skills through one of the following options: * TOEFL, Test of English as a Foreign Language, with a minimum score of 550 points (paper-based test), TOEFL CBT: 213 points or TOEFL IBT: 80 points. AHO TOEFL code: 5000 * IELTS, International English Language Testing Service, British Council, with a minimum score of 6.0 points * Certificate in Advanced English or Certificate of Proficiency in English fromUniversity of CambridgeApplicants with the following documentation are exempt from the English requirements: * Citizens of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the USA. * Applicants with one year of university studies in one of the above-mentioned countries, where the language of instruction was English. * Completed university degree, where English was the main subject of study. * Completed university degree (minimum Bachelor) where English was the language of instruction. * Applicants from Africa with an A-level in English with a grade of C or better. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6 TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test: 80

Accreditation

The Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO) is a specialized university college within the Norwegian system of higher education.

AHO awards the titles Master and PhD.

AHO has been awarded the Diploma Supplement Label by the European Commission.