Master of Architecture

The Master of Architecture degree program educates students toward ultimate leadership positions within the profession of architecture.
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MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE

The Master of Architecture is an NAAB-accredited professional degree offered only at the graduate level. Below is the language from the National Architectural Accrediting Board explaining accreditation policy. Each student's prior record of study determines where, in a progression from introductory to advanced work, the program is entered. There are three distinct programs of study, which provide options to graduate students with different backgrounds and needs. 

The University of Texas at Arlington, School of Architecture offers the following Master of Architecture degree programs: •

• Path A (104 credit hours; requires a 4-year bachelors degree)
• Path B (57 credit hours; requires a 4-year pre-professional degree in architecture)
• Path C (33 credit hours; requires a professional degree in architecture)

Three Program Paths

Degree: Professional degree in Architecture

Credit Hours: 104 credits hours, recommended path 3.5 years

Requirements: Any 4-year bachelor degree

  • Path A is for applicants who hold a Bachelor's degree, but do not meet the minimum requirements of a Bachelor of Science in Architecture.
  • A minimum of 104 credit hours in architectural design, theory, and practice is required of Path A candidates for the professional degree in architecture (M.Arch). Due to the rigor of the program (not unlike any other professional school-law or medicine), students entering this program are advised to discontinue outside employment.
  • Advancement in Professional Degree Program Path A is predicated upon successful and timely completion of required coursework, as well as an annual review of the student’s portfolio of design work by the Graduate Studies Committee of the Architecture Program.
  • In addition to completing an introductory curriculum beginning in the fall of the first semester of enrollment, students must also complete the Path B core curriculum of 39 credit hours. The core curriculum of this course of study is ARCH 5325, 5326, 5329, 5331, and 24 hours of advanced studio. Students approved by the Committee on Graduate Studies to substitute a design thesis for the last semester of the required studio sequence will also take ARCH 5363 prior to enrollment in ARCH 5693.

Advanced Standing

Students completing UT Arlington's four-year professional undergraduate interior design degree may apply for advanced standing in the Path A Program.

 

SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE

First Year

Fall Semester

 

Course Code Course Name
ARCH 5301 Introduction to Architecture and Interior Design
ARCH 5303 History of Architecture and Interior Design I
ARCH 5342 Architectural Graphics I
ARCH 5591 Design Studio I

Total Credit Hours: 14 hrs

Spring Semester

Course Code Course Name
ARCH 5304 History of Architecture and Interior Design II
ARCH 5343 Architectural Graphics II
ARCH 5364 Site Design
ARCH 5592 Design Studio II

Total Credit Hours: 14 hrs

 

Second Year

Fall Semester

 

Course Code Course Name
ARCH 5323 Construction Materials and Methods
ARCH 5325 Environmental Control Systems I
ARCH 5357  Building Information Modeling and Visualization
ARCH 5593 Design Studio III

Total Credit Hours: 14 hrs

Spring Semester

Course Code Course Name
ARCH 5324 Structures I
ARCH 5326 Environmental Control Systems II
ARCH 5594 Design Studio IV
ARCH 53xx History/Theory Elective

Total Credit Hours: 14 hrs

 

Note: Start Path-B Course Sequence

Second Year (continued)

Summer Semester

 

Course Code Course Name
ARCH 53xx Architecture Elective
ARCH 5670 Advanced Design Studio

Total Credit Hours: 9 hrs

 

Third Year

Fall Semester

 

Course Code Course Name
ARCH 5327 Structures II
ARCH 5336 Programming and Site Design II
ARCH 5671 Integrative Design Studio I
ARCH 53xx Technical/Practical Elective

Total Credit Hours: 15 hrs

Third Year

Spring Semester

Course Code Course Name
ARCH 5328 Structures III
ARCH 5333 Construction II
ARCH 5672 Integrative Design Studio II
ARCH 53xx Architecture Elective

Total Credit Hours: 15 hrs

Third Year

Summer Semester

 

Course Code Course Name
ARCH 5331 Professional Practice
ARCH 5670 Advanced Design Studio

Total Credit Hours: 9 hrs

Degree: Professional degree in Architecture

Credit Hours: 57 credits hours, recommended path 2 years

Requirements: 4-year bachelor degree in Architecture

  • Path B is for applicants who hold a Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree or the equivalent from an accredited college or university.
  • A minimum of 57 credit hours is required for the Path B program.
  • The core curriculum for this course of study is ARCH 5325, 5326, 5329, 5333, 18 hours of advanced studio.

Advanced Standing

Students with a five-year professional undergraduate architecture degree who are desiring a second professional degree may apply for advanced standing in the Path B Program.

SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE

First Year

Fall Semester

 

Course Code Course Name
ARCH 5325 Environmental Control Systems I
ARCH 5327 Structures II
ARCH 5357 Building Information Modeling and Visualization
ARCH 5670 Advanced Design Studio

Total Credit Hours: 15 hrs

 

Spring Semester

 

Course Code Course Name
ARCH 5326 Environmental Control Systems II
ARCH 5328 Structures I
ARCH 5670 Advanced Design Studio
ARCH 53xx Technical/Practical Elective

Total Credit Hours: 15 hrs

 

Second Year

Fall Semester

 

Course Code Course Name
ARCH 5336 Programming & Site Design II
ARCH 5671 Integrative Design Studio I
ARCH 53xx Architecture Elective
ARCH 53xx History/Theory Elective

Total Credit Hours: 15 hrs

 

Spring Semester

 

Course Code Course Name
ARCH 5331 Professional Practice
ARCH 5333 Construction II
ARCH 5672 Integrative Design Studio II
   

Total Credit Hours: 12 hrs

 

Degree: Non-professional degree in Architecture

Credit Hours: 33 credits hours, recommended path 1 year

Requirements: 5-year professional bachelor degree in Architecture

  • Path C is for applicants who hold a five-year professional degree in architecture (B.Arch) or a four-year degree in architecture and acceptable professional experience including registration.
  • Thirty credit hours are required of student a in Path C with thesis while 33 hours will be required of students with design thesis or advanced studio options.
  • A minimum of 18 hours is required in architectural program courses including six hours of history/theory as well as thesis, independent study, or advanced studio. Students are also required to take an advanced studio which may be waived by student request if design proficiency or equivalent experience has been demonstrated. The remainder of the work will be arranged with and approved by the Graduate Advisor to suit the interests of the student. Courses of study provide for an area of specialization or for advanced general studies.

SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE

First Year 

Fall Semester

 

Course Code Course Name
ARCH 5670  Advanced Design Studio
ARCH 53xx History/Theory Elective
ARCH 53xx Architecture Elective
ARCH 53xx Architecture Elective

Total Credit Hours: 15 hrs

 

Spring Semester

 

Course Code Course Name
ARCH 5670 Advanced Design Studio
ARCH 53xx Technical/Practical Elective
ARCH 53xx Architecture Elective
ARCH 53xx Architecture Elective

Total Credit Hours: 15 hrs

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTs

Explore our Master of Architecture program admission requirements.

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Studio Culture Policy

Civilized behavior among students, faculty and staff based on mutual respect is expected in all settings but is particularly important in design studios due to their time-intensive nature.

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Graduate Studio- Lottery

Graduate Advanced Design Studio (ARCH 5670/5672) selection occurs on the first day of the semester for both new and continuing students.

Graduate Studio Lottery

Laptop Policy

All students enrolling in ARCH 1301 and all graduate students enrolled in the PATH A ARCH 5301 and Path B course sequences will be required to have a properly configured laptop for these and all subsequent courses taken.

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