Thesis Development

In this course, students conduct in-depth, self-guided research, developing a critical and theoretically informed position on a design-related topic within the fields of architecture and urban design. Working closely with educational staff in an innovative and experimental setting, students will develop their critical thinking skills in order to identify appropriate resources for each individual area of interest within a collective framework. Students will use the course as the foundation for developing initial topics for thesis work to be undertaken in the third term.

Students will present and develop a series of graphic exercises and written statements, developing these into a final thesis project proposal for completion in the third semester of study.

In accordance with Article 1.24 of the Berlage Post-Master Teaching and Examination Regulations students are entitled to at least two opportunities to take a written examination, in the period of one academic year.