Program Overview

Program Overview

The program in Theory and History of Architecture, Restoration, and Reconstruction of Historical and Architectural Heritage is designed to prepare highly qualified specialists in the field of architectural design, theory, and history of architecture, concepts of creative activity, and architectural criticism.

Program Details

• Direction of Training: 2.1.11 Theory and History of Architecture, Restoration, and Reconstruction of Historical and Architectural Heritage
• Scientific Field: Architecture, Technical Sciences, Art History
• Institute: Institute of Construction and Architecture
• Level of Education: Postgraduate (Aspirantura)
• Form and Duration of Study: Full-time, 3 years
• Language of Instruction: Russian

Program Description

The program aims to prepare students for scientific and pedagogical activities, focusing on the preparation of a dissertation for the degree of Candidate of Technical Sciences. Students will conduct theoretical and experimental research, prepare publications, and participate in scientific conferences, schools, and seminars. The program includes disciplines aimed at preparing students for candidate exams, such as a foreign language, history and philosophy of science, special disciplines, and elective courses.

Admission Requirements

• Degree of Master in a related field
• Research proposal and resume
• Exam and interview
• Agreement of a potential scientific supervisor based on the results of the interview (recommended)

Main Advantages of the Program

• A wide range of research areas, including:
  • Socio-cultural, environmental, economic, and functional aspects of the historical development of world urban planning, architecture, environmental design, and art
  • Technical patterns, constructive and planning features in historical and modern architectural and construction art in Russia and other countries
  • Systems of urban planning and architectural protection of historical and cultural heritage in Russia and other countries
  • Analysis of experience and development of methods for restoration, major repairs, and problems of recreating architectural monuments and historical buildings
  • World and domestic experience of legislative regulation of urban planning, architectural, design, and landscape activities
  • Other areas

Career Opportunities

• Employment as a teacher or researcher in state and private universities and research institutes.