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Doctoral Program in Architecture

The PDA - Doctoral Programme in Architecture at the Faculty of  University of Porto (FAUP) aims to ensure a qualified  at the third cycle of studies level, in which architectural issues are are articulated with the exercise of practice, criticism and theoretical  theoretical thinking. The aim is to contribute to a  rigorous and innovative understanding of architecture, from a perspective that is  disciplinary, cultural and social perspective.

The different aspects of Project Theory and Practice, Housing Space and Ways of Living, Architecture as a Theory, Project and History  Theory, Project and History, Urban Dynamics and Forms and Architectural Heritage.

The programme is complemented by optional curricular units that delve into specific subjects associated with the study options and contribute to an opening up of perspectives. Art and culture, politics and sociology, science and maths, philosophy, history and design will all be brought together to define a multidisciplinary field to support the preparation of the doctoral thesis. The work of preparing the thesis benefits from close contact with lecturers and researchers from the Faculty and other institutions who bring their specific research interests to the exchange and debate with the students of the different curricular units. It is also considered important to accompany each student individually, through a tutorial framework that is attentive to the research perspectives and interests of each doctoral student.

The structure of the first year comprises a common teaching-learning framework of advanced knowledge of theory and methodology in the field of architecture and urbanism. The thesis and research project seminars cover 5 study options. The first curricular year ends with the presentation and defence of the Thesis Project in a Assessment Panel.

The following two years are dedicated to writing the thesis, under the scientific supervision of a lecturer or researcher from the Faculty of Architecture or the University of Porto, possibly including co-supervisors (who may be external to the institution). The progress of the thesis is monitored through Research Practices and a general review of the thesis, the work carried out and its problems, presented in the Progress Report at the beginning of the 3rd year of the doctoral programme.


Carlos Machado, Course Director

 

 

 


General information

Official Code: 9337
Director: Carlos Machado
Acronym: PDA
Academic Degree: Doctor
Type of course/cycle of study: Doctoral Degree
Start: 2008/2009
Duration: 3 Years

Study Plan

Certificates

  • PhD in Architecture (180 ECTS credits)
  • Curso de Doutoramento em Arquitetura (60 ECTS credits)

Predominant Scientific Areas

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