Bachelor’s and Master’s Theses

The preparation, submission, and publication of higher education qualification theses (bachelor’s and master’s theses) are governed by the current Dean’s Directive. The Bachelor’s thesis is based on the development of a building project initiated in the subject “Comprehensive Project” which concludes the entire Bachelor’s study cycle. By completing the Bachelor’s thesis, the student demonstrates their knowledge of the requirements for building documentation, including the ability to address technical and architectural details. Due to the involvement of consultations with the Institute of Building Construction staff, guidelines for the organization and content are issued by the heads of the institutes.

The Master’s thesis is based on the development of an architectural study initiated in the subject “Master’s Project” which assesses the student’s professional readiness for practice and authorization by the Czech Chamber of Architects. It demonstrates the future graduate’s ability to apply their knowledge in the full scope of urban, architectural, and constructional contexts and confirms their suitability for professional practice and prospective leadership roles. The head of the institute provides guidelines for the scope of the Master’s project.

The submission of final theses is strictly scheduled as specified in the written assignment. Typically, this is traditionally on a Friday by 12:00 PM (electronically to the VUT system until midnight).

State Final Examinations

The State Final Examination (SFE) is the official end of studies and consists of two parts: an oral exam and the defense of the Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis.

The oral exam at the Bachelor’s level (BSP) covers three expert areas. The first area is Building Design (includes knowledge from subjects such as Residential Buildings, Public Buildings 1, Public Buildings 2, Industrial Buildings, Rural and Agricultural Buildings, Heritage Preservation, Interior and Architectural Space). The second area is Theory and History of Architecture (includes knowledge from subjects such as Contemporary Architecture, History of Architecture 1, History of Architecture 2, History of Architecture 3, History of Architecture 4, History of Architecture 5, Architecture Composition “in an Expanded Field”, Theory and Aesthetics). The third area is Building Construction and Building Services (includes knowledge from subjects such as Building Construction 1, Building Construction 2, Building Construction 3, Building Construction 4, Structural Systems 1, Structural Systems 2, Structural Systems 3, Building Physics 1, Building Physics 2, Building Services Engineering and Technical Infrastructure 1, Building Services Engineering and Technical Infrastructure 2).

The oral exam at the Master’s level (NSP) covers two expert areas depending on the specialization. The first common area is Professional Legislation (includes knowledge from the subject Law for Architects). In the Architecture specialization, the second area is Building Technology (includes knowledge from subjects such as Building Technology 1, Building Technology 2). In the Spatial Planning specialization, the second area is Urban Engineering (includes knowledge from subjects such as Urban Engineering 1, Urban Engineering 2).

Successful completion of studies means passing the State Final Examination. Each part of the SFE is assessed separately. A grade of “unsatisfactory” in any part results in an overall “unsatisfactory” grade for the SFE. Failed defenses at both study levels (BSP and NSP) can only be retaken the following year.