History and Theory of Architecture Graduate Program has a two-year curriculum that consists of core and elective courses and individual thesis work. While the core courses provide the students knowledge and skills related to research in design-related disciplines, the elective courses offer a variety of topics that support students’ academic interests. After completing their coursework, students are expected to work on their thesis on a topic of their choice and successfully defend it before a jury, to get their diplomas. They choose their thesis advisors and topics at the end of the first semester.