The specific features of this educational program are associated with its focus on the development of professional competencies related to the theory and history of architecture and the restoration and reconstruction of the architectural heritage. There are not enough specialists of this profile in the Far Eastern region, while their activities are in demand in modern conditions. The relevance of this educational program is associated with the need for a comprehensive reconstruction and modernization of the existing environment of cities with the aim of its sustainable development, further improvement and humanization.
The characteristics of the professional activities of graduates who have mastered the postgraduate program include:
- carrying out theoretical research in the field of architecture, including functional, structural and compositional aspects of design, typology of buildings and structures, as well as an accessible environment for people with disabilities;
- study of the problems of preservation, conservation and modernization of the historically formed urban environment, architectural complexes and buildings, reconstruction of lost architectural monuments;
- development of scientific problems of creating a healthy and comfortable living environment that provides optimal conditions for work, life and recreation for all strata of the population on the basis of physical and technical design principles;
- updating and improving the regulatory framework in the field of architecture, design, construction, operation and reconstruction of professional activity’s objects;
- conducting educational and educational-methodical work in higher and secondary specialized educational institutions;
- research of social, technical and urban planning problems of architecture sustainable development.
The content of training is determined by a specific set of disciplines necessary and sufficient for the formation of general professional and professional competencies of a graduate, taking into account modern requirements for scientific and qualification work. In particular, taking into account the requests of employers, the disciplines included such as: "Theory and history of architecture", "Formation of the architectural image of a modern city", "Theory and methodology of urban environment reconstruction", "Theory and methodology of architectural heritage restoration ", etc.
The demand for specialists of this profile in the regional labor market is confirmed by the applications of the management bodies of architecture and urban planning and design organizations of the region. Given the relevance of the educational program, the prospects for employment of graduates are beyond doubt. A graduate of this educational program is able to find a job in managerial positions in organizations that are partners of the program: Department of Urban Development of the Primorsky Territory, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning of Vladivostok, OAO Primorgrazhdanproekt, OOO DNIIMF, DalNIIS RAASN, OOO Architectural Fund, OOO Argus-Art " etc.
Period of study: full time – 4 years, part time – 5 years
