Major in Architecture at Middle East Technical University
The undergraduate program is based on a four-year study leading to the Bachelor’s degree with emphasis on architectural design studios. The graduate program, leading to the master’s degree is offered in the following areas: Master of Architecture in Design, Master of Science in Building Science, Master of Arts in History of Architecture and Master of Science in Restoration and Preservation of Historical Monuments. Graduate studies leading to the Ph.D. degree are offered in Architectural Design, Building Science, Restoration and History of Architecture.
Two undergraduate minor programs are offered; Minor Program in Conservation for undergraduate students of city-planning, and Minor Program in Architectural Culture for students from all departments of METU.
Research Interests and Facilities
Architectural theory, history and criticism and philosophy, theory and methods of architectural education and practice, theory and history of urban space, restoration and preservation of historic work and environments, monographic studies on settlements in Turkey, environmental issues in architecture, building and construction systems, project and construction management, computational technologies and IT in architecture are the major areas of graduate research.
In addition to the studios where undergraduate and graduate design courses take place, there are wood and metal workshops, printing workshop, and photography laboratory. The Photogrammetry Center, the Building Materials Laboratory, The Computer Laboratory, the Slide Archive and Documentation Center, and the Housing Research Center (KAM) support the academic and research activities in the Department.