Structure of the education
The academic year is 40 weeks and is divided into two semesters, autumn and spring. Each semester consists of two study periods.
For information on the extent of the school year, the exam and re examination cited on KTH.se
Courses
The programme is course-based. Lists of courses are included in appendix 1.
Grading system
Courses in the first and the second cycle are graded on a scale from A to F. A-E are passing grades, A is the highest grade. The grades pass (P) and fail (F) are used for courses under certain circumstances.
Information regarding the scale found in the curriculum.
Conditions for participation in the programme
Participation requires admission to courses within the programme and course registration.
To continue studies, specific eligibility requirements to each course must be met. The specific eligibility requirements are specified in each respective course plan.
For more information see KTH website.
Degree project
The degree project is the final part of the education. The project work may begin when special admission requirements for the course are fulfilled.
The Master’s degree project is a course of 30 ECTS credits, which means that the degree project work is equivalent to 20 weeks of full time studies. The degree project may include seminars, information retrieval, auscultations or other elements, as the examiner or supervisor deems appropriate.
If a student intends to undertake a degree project in another subject area, it must be approved by the Director of undergraduate and Master studies.
The degree project is graded pass (P) or fail (F).
Degree
Titel: Master of Science with a Major in the Built Environment specialized in Civil and Architectural Engineering, 120 credits
The degree of Master in the programme described above is obtained after completion of courses comprising 120 ECTS of which
- at least 60 ECTS credits at advanced level including mandatory and conditionally elective courses
- 30 ECTS degree project within the master programme
- a maximum of 30 ECTS credits of entirely elective courses
When the master's programme is a final part of the degree programme in Civil Engineering and Urban Management , there may be additional requirements according to the corresponding study programmes. For example, a master of science degree in the above degree programmes should include mathematics and natural science subjects for a minimum of 45 ECTS credits.
The application for degree certificate is done through the personal menu on KTH.se.