Program Records

About the Program

Architectural education at AGU is authentic with its innovative and flexible curriculum. A training system based on research and project-focused work in architecture such as history, theory and criticism of architecture, building and construction, architectural preservation and design as well as in related disciplines such as information technologies, environment, advanced materials, culture-art-heritage management.

AGU provides an architectural education model at international standards: It is based on empirical processes focused on material and spatial experience through art and history criticism. An architectural education characterized with research and experimentation is offered at modeling, material research, documentation, building biology and physics labs. Practice at various phases of building construction is also required.

AGU architecture school proposes an international contribution to the career development of the students during their education. The faculty is establishing international cooperation with prestigious schools of architecture in USA and Europe.

A further contribution to the students’ career development is planned through project and site-focused internship at the leading national and international architectural offices and construction firms. Thus, the students would have the opportunity to partake in the professional environment before their graduation.

Program Objectives

Research and design with an inter- and trans-disciplinary approach to develop innovative design solutions in local and global scale to enrich cultural and social environment.

Be aware of tangible and intangible heritage and possess the required skills in sustainable design.

Act as a responsible team leader or member in collaborative work to share theoretical and practical knowledge, skills and qualifications.

Qualification Awarded

Bachelor’s Degree / Architect

Length of Program & Credits

4 years (excluding one year of English Preparatory Program)
240 ECTS

Level of Qualification

First Cycle (Bachelor’s) Degree; EQF-LLL Level 6, QF-EHEA Level 1

Mode of Study

Full Time

Field of Study

Architecture and Construction

Admission Requirements

High school diploma; Placed by National Higher Education Exam (YKS) scores; Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL or Abdullah Gül University English Proficiency Exam)

For foreign students, proof the admission requirements that are announced by the university.

Recognition of Credit Mobility

Courses taken outside of the program could be transferred in accordance with the associated principals of the Abdullah Gul University Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulation rules by the respective management board.

Graduation Requirements & Regulations

Student has to complete all courses in the program curriculum with a minimum GPA of 2.00.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates

Architecture is a profession that provides opportunities to work not only in the design and construction industry, but also in art or technology development sectors with its creative and critical thinking competences. Architects may be employed in public and administrative authorities such as ministries and municipalities, non-governmental organizations and the private sector in architectural design, implementation, project management and development, and publication. Its research areas include design, history and theory, construction technology and materials, and cultural heritage.

Access to Further Studies

Graduates may apply to second cycle (Level 7 or Level 8) degree programs.

Assessment & Grading Policy

Based on Abdullah Gul University Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulation rules;

Letter Grade

Coefficient

Score

Status

Letter Grade

Status

A

4.00

90-100

Pass

NA

Not Attended

A-

3,67

87-89

Pass

W

Withdrawn

B+

3,33

83-86

Pass

I

Incomplete

B

3,00

80-82

Pass

T

Transferred

B-

2,67

77-79

Pass

S

Satisfactory

C+

2,33

73-76

Pass

U

Unsatisfactory

C

2,00

70-72

Pass

P

In Progress

C-

1,67

64-69

Conditional Pass

EX

Exempt

D+

1,33

56-63

Conditional Pass

D

1,00

50-55

Conditional Pass

F

0,00

0-49

Failed

Program Outcomes

1. To perceive the theory and practice fields of architecture as complementary to each other and to reflect them simultaneously to the process of design.
2. To think and learn in an abstract, systematical and critical manner, to articulate an individualized architectural culture.
3. To conceptualize the relationships between different scales and fields of design, to utilize them concurrently.
4. To research and design with an inter- and trans-disciplinary approach.
5. To be aware of the tangible and intangible heritage and to possess the required skills in sustainable design.
6. To approach problem solving and design experimentally, and to convey and share this approach in his/her professional life.
7. To develop innovative design solutions in local and global scale to enrich cultural and social environment.
8. To express his/her design solutions with appropriate representation techniques.
9. To be conscious of ethical, legal, social, cultural and economic responsibilities concerning the design and construction of the physical environment.
10. To share his/her skills as a responsible team leader or member in collaborative work.
11. To sustain life-long strategies for learning, acquiring and using knowledge.
12. To have personal and professional communication skills in his/her native language and in English.

TQF-HE & Program Outcomes Coverage

Knowledge

Theoretical Conceptual

Skills

Cognitive
Practical

Competences

Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Learning

Communication and Social

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Institutional & Program Outcomes Coverage

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