The PhD in Architecture at the Faculty of Engineering is a three-year research advanced academic degree focusing on research and scholarly work in the field of architecture offering the opportunity for independent research under the supervision of a departmental accredited member of staff.
It typically involves a deep exploration of theoretical and practical aspects of the discipline, including design methodologies, urban studies, historical contexts, environmental sustainability, and technology in architecture.
PhD candidates engage in rigorous coursework, comprehensive exams, and original research, culminating in a dissertation that contributes new knowledge to the field. The program fosters critical thinking, analytical skills, and creative problem-solving, preparing graduates for careers in academia, research institutions, or specialized practice.
Overall, a PhD in Architecture emphasizes enhancing the understanding of architectural practices and influences, contributing to innovative design solutions, and informed policy-making in the built environment.
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| No. | Code | Name | Semester | Weekly Hours | ECTS | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENG 101 | English Language I | Fall | 2 |
5.0 | 1 | Compulsory |
| 2 | CE 101 | Computer Skills | Fall | 2 |
5.0 | 1 | Compulsory |
| 3 | PR 101 | Communication Skills | Fall | 2 |
5.0 | 1 | Compulsory |
| 4 | MATH 101 | Mathematics I | Fall | 2 |
5.0 | 1 | Compulsory |
| 5 | ARCH 101 | Basic Design | Fall | 2 |
5.0 | 1 | Compulsory |
| 6 | TUR 101 | Turkish Language I | Fall | 2 |
5.0 | 1 | Elective |
| 7 | MK 101 | Macedonian Language I | Fall | 2 |
5.0 | 1 | Elective |
| 8 | MK 102 | Macedonian Language II | Spring | 2 |
5.0 | 1 | Elective |
| 9 | TUR 102 | Turkish language II | Spring | 2 |
5.0 | 1 | Elective |
| 10 | ENG 102 | English Language II | Spring | 2 |
5.0 | 1 | Compulsory |
| 11 | ARCH 102 | Architectural Design I | Spring | 2 |
5.0 | 1 | Compulsory |
| 12 | ARCH 103 | Design Studio I | Spring | 0 |
5.0 | 1 | Compulsory |
| 13 | ARCH 104 | History of Architecture and Art I | Spring | 2 |
5.0 | 1 | Compulsory |
| 14 | ARCH 105 | Introduction to Architecture | Spring | 2 |
5.0 | 1 | Compulsory |
| 15 | ARCH 207 | Computer Aided Design | Spring | 2 |
5.0 | 1 | Compulsory |
| 16 | ARCH 201 | Architectural Design II | Fall | 2 |
6.0 | 2 | Compulsory |
| 17 | ARCH 202 | Design Studio II | Fall | 0 |
5.0 | 2 | Compulsory |
| 18 | ARCH 203 | History of Architecture and Art II | Fall | 3 |
5.0 | 2 | Compulsory |
| 19 | CIV 202 | Statics | Fall | 2 |
5.0 | 2 | Compulsory |
| 20 | ARCH 204 | Technical Drawing for Engineers | Fall | 0 |
4.0 | 2 | Elective |
| 21 | GD 206 | History of Modern Art | Fall | 2 |
5.0 | 2 | Elective |
| 22 | ARCH 205 | Architectural Design III | Spring | 2 |
5.0 | 2 | Compulsory |
| 23 | ARCH 206 | Design Studio III | Spring | 0 |
5.0 | 2 | Compulsory |
| 24 | ARCH 207 | Computer Aided Design | Spring | 2 |
5.0 | 2 | Compulsory |
| 25 | CIV 204 | Strength of Materials | Spring | 2 |
6.0 | 2 | Compulsory |
| 26 | ARCH 213 | Acoustics in Architecture | Spring | 2 |
4.0 | 2 | Elective |
| 27 | MAN 212 | Entrepreneurship | Spring | 2 |
5.0 | 2 | Elective |
| 28 | ARCH 301 | Architectural Design IV | Fall | 2 |
6.0 | 3 | Compulsory |
| 29 | ARCH 302 | Design Studio IV | Fall | 0 |
5.0 | 3 | Compulsory |
| 30 | CIV 301 | Theory of Structures I | Fall | 2 |
6.0 | 3 | Compulsory |
| 31 | ARCH 313 | Landscape Architecture | Fall | 2 |
4.0 | 3 | Elective |
| 32 | BA 306 | Law and Ethics | Fall | 2 |
5.0 | 3 | Elective |
| 33 | CIV 314 | Building Technology and Materials | Fall | 2 |
5.0 | 3 | Elective |
| 34 | ARCH 304 | Architectural Design V | Spring | 2 |
6.0 | 3 | Compulsory |
| 35 | ARCH 305 | Design Studio V | Spring | 0 |
6.0 | 3 | Compulsory |
| 36 | RMNS 307 | Research Methods in Natural Sciences | Spring | 2 |
5.0 | 3 | Compulsory |
| 37 | CIV 310 | Pre-stressed Concrete | Spring | 2 |
4.0 | 3 | Elective |
| 38 | ARCH 307 | Theory of Architecture | Spring | 2 |
5.0 | 3 | Elective |
| 39 | ARCH 399 | Internship | Spring | 0 |
4.0 | 3 | Compulsory |
| 40 | CIV 309 | Reinforced Concrete | Spring | 2 |
4.0 | 3 | Elective |
| 41 | ARCH 401 | Architectural Design VI | Fall | 2 |
6.0 | 4 | Compulsory |
| 42 | ARCH 402 | Design Studio VI (Project 1) | Fall | 0 |
6.0 | 4 | Compulsory |
| 43 | ARCH 403 | Contemporary Issues in Architecture Theory | Fall | 2 |
4.0 | 4 | Elective |
| 44 | ARCH 408 | Architectural Conservation and Restoration | Fall | 2 |
4.0 | 4 | Elective |
| 45 | ARCH 407 | Interior Design | Fall | 2 |
5.0 | 4 | Elective |
| 46 | ARCH 414 | Industrial Design | Fall | 2 |
5.0 | 4 | Elective |
| 47 | ARCH 405 | Design Studio VII (Project II) | Fall | 0 |
6.0 | 4 | Compulsory |
| 48 | ARCH 406 | Planning Studio | Spring | 2 |
5.0 | 4 | Elective |
| 49 | CIV 403 | Infrastructure Structures | Spring | 2 |
5.0 | 4 | Elective |
| 50 | ARCH 413 | Sustainable Architecture | Spring | 2 |
4.0 | 4 | Elective |
| 51 | CIV 402 | Steel Structures | Spring | 2 |
4.0 | 4 | Elective |
| 52 | CIV 404 | Hydraulic Structures | Spring | 2 |
4.0 | 4 | Elective |
| 53 | ARCH 404 | Urban Planning | Spring | 2 |
6.0 | 4 | Compulsory |
| 54 | ARCH 405 | Design Studio VII (Project II) | Spring | 4 |
6.0 | 4 | Compulsory |
| Course Name | Semester |
|---|---|
| First Year | |
| English Language I | Fall |
| Computer Skills | Fall |
| Communication Skills | Fall |
| Mathematics I | Fall |
| Basic Design | Fall |
| Turkish Language I | Fall |
| Macedonian Language I | Fall |
| Macedonian Language II | Spring |
| Turkish language II | Spring |
| English Language II | Spring |
| Architectural Design I | Spring |
| Design Studio I | Spring |
| History of Architecture and Art I | Spring |
| Introduction to Architecture | Spring |
| Computer Aided Design | Spring |
| Second Year | |
| Technical Drawing for Engineers | Fall |
| History of Modern Art | Fall |
| Architectural Design II | Fall |
| Design Studio II | Fall |
| History of Architecture and Art II | Fall |
| Statics | Fall |
| Architectural Design III | Spring |
| Design Studio III | Spring |
| Computer Aided Design | Spring |
| Strength of Materials | Spring |
| Acoustics in Architecture | Spring |
| Entrepreneurship | Spring |
| Third Year | |
| Architectural Design IV | Fall |
| Design Studio IV | Fall |
| Theory of Structures I | Fall |
| Landscape Architecture | Fall |
| Law and Ethics | Fall |
| Building Technology and Materials | Fall |
| Architectural Design V | Spring |
| Design Studio V | Spring |
| Research Methods in Natural Sciences | Spring |
| Pre-stressed Concrete | Spring |
| Theory of Architecture | Spring |
| Internship | Spring |
| Reinforced Concrete | Spring |
| Fourth Year | |
| Architectural Design VI | Fall |
| Design Studio VI (Project 1) | Fall |
| Contemporary Issues in Architecture Theory | Fall |
| Architectural Conservation and Restoration | Fall |
| Interior Design | Fall |
| Industrial Design | Fall |
| Design Studio VII (Project II) | Fall |
| Planning Studio | Spring |
| Infrastructure Structures | Spring |
| Sustainable Architecture | Spring |
| Steel Structures | Spring |
| Hydraulic Structures | Spring |
| Design Studio VII (Project II) | Spring |
| Urban Planning | Spring |
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