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Bachelor of Architectural Studies

Florida A&M University

Tallahassee, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A new liberal-arts degree that combines architecture, Design studio work and sustainability.

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 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

Secondary school completion with course-by-course credential evaluation
4 English
4 math
3 science
3 social science
2 foreign language units
Recalculated GPA 3.0 or better
SAT or ACT
Essay and two recommendations.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion with course-by-course credential evaluation (NACES member), 4 English, 4 math, 3 science, 3 social science, 2 foreign language, 2 elective units, SAT/ACT (school codes 5215 / 0726), 500-word essay, Two recommendations, International Student Financial Statement, Transfer applicants with 30+ credits need 2.5 GPA (2.0 with 60+ credits).

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 80
IELTS 7
Duolingo 120

Documents you’ll need

English Language Test Results
Personal Statement.

How to apply

Check current admissions requirements and application deadlines. The I-20 request is due 15 November (spring) or 15 May (fall). Submit the online admissions application and pay the 35 USD application fee. Send a NACES course-by-course credential evaluation
SAT or ACT scores (codes 5215 / 0726)
A 500-word essay
Two recommendations and an English test score. Return the International Student Financial Statement. After admission
Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$19,431 USD
Application fee	$35 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Tallahassee main campus
Faculty or school	School of Architecture and Engineering Technology
Department	Architecture and Engineering Technology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
183 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.