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Master of Architectural Studies
- Houston, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A new liberal-arts degree that combines architecture, Design studio work and sustainability.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Architectural Studies can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Architectural designer
- Landscape designer
- Set or exhibition designer
- Architectural photographer
- Architectural journalist
- Architectural researcher
- Architectural renderer
- Building materials representative
- Further study in architecture and design
Curriculum
- Four-year studio-based major: studio foundations
- Architectural and urban history
- Ecological design
- Visual communication and hybrid 3D fabrication
- Finishing with a senior portfolio. Sample courses cover design for tomorrow
- Site planning and architecture and the human condition. Internship guaranteed
- Credits not stated.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or a recognised equivalent
- Requirements set by each programme (holistic review: statement
- CV
- 3 Recommendation letters).
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or a recognised equivalent.
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results
- Recommendation Letters
- Curriculum Vitae
- Academic Transcripts.
How to apply
- Check the programme requirements and deadline on the Graduate School deadlines page. Deadlines are set by each programme. Apply online to the programme. Upload the bachelor's degree records
- Statement
- CV and three recommendation letters
- Plus English proof (TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 5
- Duolingo 105 or PTE Academic . Receive the offer from the programme. Get the I-20 using the Graduate School I-20 funds calculator and apply for the F-1 student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,163 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 USD |
| Deposit | $4,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design |
| Department | Architecture |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | The provider lists scholarship opportunities. Programme eligibility, Intake coverage and award value depend on the specific scholarship rules. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $20,163 USD per year. The application fee is $90 USD. The deposit is $4,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $15,650 USD.