Overview

Students may be asked to take a diagnostic Placement Exam or other assessment of their knowledge of architectural history for advising purposes before the beginning of their first semester. Students normally begin the Architectural History in the fall semester at University of Virginia, although exceptions are possible with departmental approval. Students applying from within the University of Virginia to the Fifth Year Master of Architectural History program should consult the requirements detailed in the 5th Year Master of Architectural History program.

The graduate program in Architectural History offers three different tracks:

Master of Architectural History

Master of Architectural History with Historic Preservation Certificate

Master of Architectural History with Urban Design Certificate

Each track will give students an opportunity to refine the course of study that enables them to gain distinctive knowledge and experience for different career prospects. Our graduates work in a variety of fields ranging from public architectural historians, private preservation consultants, to those in critical and curatorial roles in leading cultural institutions and in academia.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Methods in Architectural History

Field Methods

Digital Humanities

Historic Preservation Theory and Practice

Community History Workshop

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charlottesville, United States

Disciplines

Architecture History Landscape Architecture View 127 other Masters in Landscape Architecture in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

unofficial transcript

resume / cv

diversity, equity + inclusion

statement of intent + essay

recommendations

gre scores / toefl or ielts scores / duolingo english test (optional)

portfolio (architecture, landscape architecture + urban design certificate applicants only)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

36730 USD / year

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Out-of-State

36730 USD / year

≈ 36730 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

23026 USD / year

≈ 23026 USD / year

Living costs

Charlottesville

United States

990 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

The graduate program in Architectural History offers three different tracks:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Charlottesville

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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