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MSc(AAD) FT

The Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design (MSc(AAD)) is a design-focused post-professional, specialist taught postgraduate that creates a unique platform for students, practicing architects and urban researchers to contribute to emergent, cutting-edge research-based design agendas that result in real-life propositions.

MSc(AAD) is envisioned as THE BUILDING SOCIETY, http://www.thebuildingsociety.arch.hku.hk, a collaborative practice-research design studio formed by the students, teachers and collaborators.

The MSc(AAD) curriculum comprises 3 research-based design studio courses (36 credits, including a capstone studio), 3 core courses (18 credits), and 3 elective courses (18 credits), leading to a 1-year full-time study (totalling 72 credits). It provides opportunities for students from different backgrounds:

• For students who have studied architecture and developed an interest in new technologies, environmental design, and construction prototyping, the programme provides an opportunity to pursue these through a focused period of additional study, either as a terminal Master degree or a route into architectural doctoral studies.

• MSc(AAD) provides a preparatory 12 months degree as a foundation for undertaking PhD, Doctorate of Design or to pursue an academic career. We expect MSc(AAD) to become a well-recognized route into academia for architects throughout East and South-east Asia.

• For undergraduates in built environment disciplines (civil engineering, building science and technology, landscape architecture, urban studies, etc.) the MSc(AAD) provides specialist education in architectural research before further professional training.

• For those who already have obtained professional degrees and experience and want to further their specialties and skills, the programme provides an opportunity for post-professional specialization to update their skill sets, gain mastery of the latest technologies and re-enter the discipline's frontier topics.

Design Studio Courses
MAAD6101 Design Research Studio I (12 credits)
MAAD6102 Design Research Studio II (12 credits)
MAAD6103 Design Research Studio III - Capstone Experience (12 credits)

Core Courses
MAAD6201 Research-based Design: Case Studies (6 credits)
MAAD6202 Topics in Fabrication: Techniques and Technologies (6 credits)
MAAD6203 Topics in Contemporary Sustainability (6 credits)

Elective Courses
MAAD6301 Fabrication Techniques I (Traditional) (6 credits)
MAAD6302 New Materials (6 credits)
MAAD6303 Experiments in Making (6 credits)
MAAD6304 New Technologies in Design (AR/VR/AI) (6 credits)
MAAD6305 Fabrication Techniques II (Robotic and Digital) (6 credits)        
MAAD6306 Sustainable Construction (6 credits)
MAAD6307 Topics in Urbanization (6 credits)

Mode of Attendance

Full Time (one year)

Medium of Instruction

English

Programme Entrance Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the degree of Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design, candidates shall:

a) comply with the General Regulations and the Regulations for Taught Postgraduate Curricula;

b) hold

i) a Bachelor's degree preferably in architecture, engineering, surveying, environmental science, geography or related fields in this University; or

ii) other qualification of equivalent standard from this university or other comparable institution accepted for this purpose; and

iii) preferably a professional qualification in the architecture, building engineering, surveying or related fields.

c) for a candidate who is seeking admission on the basis of a qualification from a university or comparable institution outside Hong Kong of which the language of teaching and/or examination is not English, shall satisfy the University English language requirement applicable to higher degrees as prescribed under General Regulation G2(b); and

d) satisfy the examiners in a qualifying examination if required.

Programme Admissions Advisor(s)

Mr Jze Yi KUO, Deputy Programme Director
Email: kuojzeyi@hku.hk

Contacts

Faculty of Architecture's programme officer
Admission Email: maadsept@hku.hk
Programme Website: www.thebuildingsociety.arch.hku.hk

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