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Compare Architecture Master's Programs
| M.Arch (Advanced Standing) | M.Arch (Standard) | MS.Arch | M.Arch-MS.Arch Dual Degree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEGREE TYPE | Professional & STEM Master’s | Non-Professional & STEM Master’s | Professional, Research & STEM Master’s | |
| PURPOSE | For applicants who want to become licensed architects in the U.S.A., work in design or construction industry or related fields, or academia. | For applicants who want to conduct fundamental and applied research in the built environment, become specialized consultants, work in design or construction industry or related fields, or academia. | For applicants who want to want to become licensed architects in the U.S.A as well as conduct fundamental and applied research in the built environment, become specialized consultants, work in design or construction industry or related fields, or academia. | |
| PROGRAM LENGTH | 4 semesters. | 6 semesters + summer immersion studio. | 3 semesters. | 5 semesters for advanced standing students and 7 semesters + an immersive summer session for other students without studio-based architecture degrees |
| CURRICULUM | 62 units beginning in fall with full course load. Advanced standing candidates enter in program's second year. | 101 units beginning in summer with an immersive studio. | 30 units beginning in fall with full course load. | 111 for M.Arch Full + MS.Arch beginning in the summer with an immersive studio; 72 units for M.Arch Advanced Standing + MS.Arch beginning in fall with full course load. |
| PREREQUISITES | A non-professional, studio-based bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in architecture or other design field. For international candidates, a professional bachelor’s degree in architecture (B.Arch or equivalent) is acceptable. | A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university in any field. | A professional or non-professional bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university in any field. | A professional or non-professional bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university in any field. |
| ACCREDITATION | National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). | None. | National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) accreditation is applicable for the M.Arch portion of the dual degree. | |
| CAREER GOALS | Professional architectural practice; consulting in building technologies, performance, or sustainability; civic advocacy; academia. | Research and innovation in the built environment; architectural practice; consulting in building technologies, performance, or sustainability; preservation; digital fabrication and manufacturing civic advocacy; academia. | Professional architectural practice; research and innovation in the built environment; construction; consulting in building technologies, performance, or sustainability; preservation; digital fabrication and manufacturing; civic advocacy; other sectors of the building and construction industry; academia | |
M.Arch (Advanced Standing)
Degree Type
Professional
Purpose
For applicants who want to become a registered architect or faculty member in architecture.
Program Length
4-5 semesters, depending on qualifications.
Curriculum
67 units beginning in summer with immersive studio.
Prerequisites
A non-professional bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in architecture or other design field.
Accreditation
National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).
Career Goals
Architectural practice, sustainability consulting, teaching architecture or related design fields.
M.Arch (Standard)
Degree Type
Professional
Purpose
For applicants who want to become a registered architect or faculty member in architecture.
Program Length
6-7 semesters, depending on qualifications.
Curriculum
101 units beginning in summer with immersive studio.
Prerequisites
A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university in any field.
Accreditation
National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).
Career Goals
Architectural practice, sustainability consulting, teaching architecture or related design fields.
To study architecture at the University of Arizona is to immerse yourself in a rich tradition of hands-on research and design that prepares you to thrive in the profession, whether as a practicing architect or researcher, educator or consultant, set designer or one of many other possibilities.
Robert Miller, Professor Emeritus of Architecture
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