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master in architecture_ is it worth it, best institutions,funding,qualifications
hi everyone!
i'm planning to apply for my master the next year (fall 2012) and since the most application deadlines are in January - February, i've already started preparing the application. Searching in forums and sites, i found some lists for the best schools of architecture for Master degree. So, i came down to these six ones:
- AA
- UCL - Barlett
- Glasgow School of architecture
- Kingston University
- Royal Danish Academy...
- and the newly infamous Berlage Institute
I m an recently graduated architect from GREECE, and i hold a B.arch degree in ARCHITECTURE. I have an one-year work experience. I'm interested in a "practical" master, rather than theoretical ones, and my graduated application portfolio is focused heavily on sketching and models, lacking of 3D drawings and photorealistics. Thus, i know several architectural 3D programs. My deal is, that i'm not crazy about doing a master,although i'm really positive about it, but i think it will help in my future carrier (especially abroad). The other theme is that i can't have a master, unless its scholarship funded.
So, my question is, first of all what do you think about this institutions,is it worth it, do you have further information? And, secondly, do you have any scholarship - sites, to suggest?
Thank you in advance.
ps: i'm only interested in english taught masters, in Europe.
Focus on the continent, as the the British schools are pricier.
If you want something really practical, why not also look into the ETH in Zurich?
In general, I´d recommend working two years or more before pursuing a masters, especially if you are not absolutely certain you want to do it. That may be difficult in Greece right now, but working abroad is a great learning experience I see as equal of study (and they will pay you instead).
hey Rasko, thanks for replying. I've searched about ETH, but unfortunately i don't speak german at all, so it's automatically rejected. As for working abroad, i was really thinking about it, but i thought it was better to study further more and having a part time job, or even better find a job through the master. As far as the British school, only AA is extremely expencieve, that's why i was thinking more of the Mackintosh or even the Barlet. My dilemma is if its worth it having a master, or if its better having previous working experience. And i think it's common that once you started working and getting in the business, you won't even think of having a master. That's what's scares me.
If you have any perspective on the universities, i' d be grateful.
Thanks for helping out
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