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Diploma of Architecture

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, United States
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

A four-year studio-based architecture degree that leads toward a master's degree and licensure.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Architecture can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Architectural designer
Architectural project manager
Architectural fabricator
Design-build professional
Architectural journalist
Architectural researcher
Architectural renderer
Urban developer

Curriculum

Four-year studio-based major covering studio foundations
Architectural and urban history
Digital visualization
Building technology
Hybrid 3D fabrication and ecological design. Third-year studio in professional practice and adaptive reuse with design firms. Guaranteed co-op or internship
Credits not stated.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school completion or equivalent; transcripts of the last school attended (US school transcripts must show a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher); personal essay of 500 words on major
degree and transfer plans; sponsor bank statement; proof of English proficiency; age 18 or older (16-17 with guardian conditions). Source: https://www.smc.edu/admission-aid/apply/international-students/submit-documents.php

Accepted academic background

High school completion or equivalent (transcripts of last school attended; US school transcripts must show cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher); personal essay 500 words; sponsor bank statement; 18 or older (16-17 with conditions)

Language tests

IELTS 5.0
TOEFL iBT 45
Duolingo 75
PTE Academic 39
Cambridge CAE/CPE grade C
IELTS Academic 5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results
Financial Evidence

How to apply

Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$11,789 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Santa Monica College (campus within SMC not stated in the catalog)
Faculty or school	Arts Media and Entertainment
Department	Architecture
Teaching language	English
Credit value	32
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Foundation and other scholarship opportunities exist for eligible students; requirements differ for international applicants.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
2 days left
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
5 Jan 2027
53 days left
Program starts
June 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
183 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Scholarships

Foundation and other scholarship opportunities exist for eligible students; requirements differ for international applicants.

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Frequently asked questions

The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.