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Bachelor of Architecture

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Carbondale, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

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

Freshmen: high school GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale; transfers: 2.0 college GPA (12+ credit hours); SAT/ACT . Official transcripts translated into English
English proficiency (or waiver)
financial statement and affidavit of support for the I-20
Freshman: 2.75 on 4.0 scale from high school; transfer: 2.0 on 4.0 scale from college work; SAT/ACT

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Secondary school transcripts (freshmen) or college transcripts (transfer, 12+ credit hours), translated into English; no essays or recommendation letters; financial statement and affidavit of support for the I-20

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 68
TOEFL PBT 520
IELTS 6.0
PTE Academic 47
Duolingo 95
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Secondary Qualification Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$20,421 USD
Application fee	$40 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Carbondale
Faculty or school	College of Arts and Media
Department	School of Architecture
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	International student scholarships and merit-based tuition awards may be available to qualifying applicants.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
August 2027
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Scholarships

International student scholarships and merit-based tuition awards may be available to qualifying applicants.

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.