Overview

Basic Degree Information/Description

M. Arch. 2: This track of the Architecture program of The University of Texas at San Antonio is designed for students who have earned architectural degrees (such as B.A., B.S., and B.E.D.) and consists of studies focused on developing the next generation of critical practitioners. This studio-based professional program is normally two years (52 semester credit hours) in length and is completed via an independently-derived, research-informed design project. The M. Arch. 2 offers admission in fall, spring and summer terms.

M. Arch. 3: This track is designed for students with undergraduate degrees in fields other than architecture. This professional program includes one year of preparatory studies (39 semester credit hours) in preparation for the following two years (52 semester credit hours) of the Master of Architecture (M.Arch. 2) program sequence. These preparatory studies are required to be completed in full, as a condition of admission. We encourage students from all disciplines to consider this program as a means for entering the profession of architecture. The M. Arch. 3 offers admission in fall, spring and summer terms.

Why pursue a Masters of Architecture at UTSA?

The College of Architecture, Construction and Planning’s location in downtown San Antonio, composed of several historic layers form the 17th century to the present, makes our programs the perfect laboratory for the in-depth exploration of creativity, professions, and research.

CACP is committed to preparing its graduates to be innovative leaders of the built environment. The college offers the Master of Architectural (M. Arch.) program as a first professional degree for those intending to enter the professional practice of architecture. The M. Arch. programs are fully accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Boards (NAAB), and build on a solid base of undergraduate studies in architecture to provide a challenging professional curriculum, which is seen as a capstone of professional studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Architectural Practice and Ethics

Architectural Theory and Criticism

Principles of Global Architecture: Place, Context & Culture

Advanced Building Technology and Sustainability

Advanced Design Studio

Advanced Topics Studio

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

52 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Helotes, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

A preprofessional bachelor’s degree in architecture or related field

A minimum grade point average of no less than 3.0 in the applicant’s last 60 hours of coursework (including all graduate and postgraduate coursework taken)

A completed a Graduate School application

Official transcripts from all institutions attended. All international transcripts must be recorded in English or officially translated to English along with an evaluation of the transcripts from Foreign Credentials Service of America

Two letters of recommendation

Letter of Intent that clearly and succinctly outlines the applicant’s goals for graduate study, including anticipated focus of study and impact on subsequent professional practice

General GRE, not older than five years

English language proficiency scores

Portfolio, documenting proficiency in design, graphic communications, and other creative work

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