Master’s theses in architecture conducted at KSUAE: experience and prospects

Abstract

Kazan State University of Architecture and Engineering (KSUAE)-one of leading institutions in Russia – prepares masters in architecture since 2014. Pedagogical reflection on experience of 12 professors and associate professors in supervision of master’s theses based on PhD approach, bachelor’s design-studio and participation in international competitions matched with the analysis of resulting student publications undertaken in this article allowed to illustrate and discuss by the example of KSUAE further paths of Russian architectural master’s study in general.