Overview

The Architecture programme at California College of the Arts is a NAAB-accredited professional degree program with STEM designation. Uniquely focused on ecological engagement, urban research and activism, and digital fabrication, the MArch program prepares you to connect advanced architectural design with professional practice.

Key facts

With opportunities to work across disciplines—such as interaction design, ceramics, and visual and critical studies—you’ll lead conversations and develop visionary strategies to address the world’s most pressing issues.

The program emphasizes research in four areas, each linked to a lab that sponsors advanced courses, projects, programming, and exhibitions. While distinct in focus, the labs frequently collaborate on intrdisciplinary initiatives. As a graduate student, you will have the opportunity to work closely with one or more of the labs:

Careers and opportunities

Licensed architect in a small-scale regional practice

Licensed architect in a large-scale global practice

Urban designer for planning and policy of urban development

Landscape architect in ecological and living systems integration

Design technologist and strategist

Design-build fabricator (digital and/or analog)

Environmental and/or social activist

Educator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

MArch Studio

Design Media

Materials and Methods

History of Architecture

Building Energy

Architectural Theory

Architectural Analysis

Integrated Technological Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

CCA practices rolling admissions, which means applications can be submitted for review after the January 15 priority deadline

Language

English

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oakland, United States

Disciplines

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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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120

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100

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application and $70 nonrefundable application fee

Resume/curriculum vitae

Two recommendation letters

Unofficial college transcripts

Proof of English proficiency (international applicants only)

Portfolio

Personal essay

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

64140 USD / year

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Out-of-State

64140 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

64140 USD / year

≈ 64140 USD / year

Living costs

Oakland

United States

1055 - 1962 USD / month

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Funding

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