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Master of Architecture and Spatial Practices

Whitecliffe University of Applied Sciences

Berlin, Germany
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

English-taught master in architecture with a choice of one- or two-year routes.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1.5 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: yes

Career outcomes

Architecture and urban design practices
Construction companies
Building materials industry
Cultural and state institutions
Academic and research institutions
Sustainable and environmental design
Independent practice
Doctoral studies

Curriculum

Two-year route (120 ECTS) starts with a foundation year in design
construction and research
the one-year route (60 ECTS) follows the final-year structure. Students choose Urban and Social Practice
Material and Resilience Practice
or Critical and Curatorial Practice
which frames the master thesis and design project.

Entry requirements

Academic

Master: bachelor degree (related field and portfolio of 10 works for design and architecture; 180 ECTS leads to the 2-year route
240 ECTS to the 1-year route); MBA also 1 year full-time work experience and an interview; English at CEFR B2.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (180 ECTS leads to the 120 ECTS two-year route, 240 ECTS to the 60 ECTS one-year route for MA Architecture & Spatial Practices and the MBA), Related degree for design/architecture MAs (Architecture or Interior Architecture/Design), Portfolio of 10 works for design/architecture, MBA: at least 1 year full-time work experience after the bachelor (any bachelor field) and interview, APS certificate for China, India and Vietnam

Language tests

IELTS Academic 6.0
TOEFL iBT 74
PTE Academic 59
Cambridge FCE (B2)
Duolingo 120
Institutional test 60/100

Other requirements

Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy
Academic Transcripts and Qualification Certificates
English Proficiency Certificate
Portfolio of at Least 10 Works
CV
APS Certificate for China
India or Vietnam Applicants if Applicable

How to apply

Check entry requirements and the March or October 2027 intake. Apply online through the official online application portal. No application fee is stated for degree programmes. Upload the bachelor degree and
for design and architecture
a portfolio of 10 works. The MBA needs at least 1 year of full-time work experience. MBA applicants discuss the 1-year or 2-year route in an interview. Pay the one-time non-refundable 750 EUR registration fee (non-EU) and semester fees.

Other costs

Tuition per year	€11,000 EUR
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Berlin
Faculty or school	Faculty of Architecture and Design
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1.5 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
October 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.