Master of Architecture

Graduate Program Director

David Hill
david_hill@ncsu.edu

School of Architecture

College of Design
NC State University
Campus Box 7701
Raleigh, NC 27695-7701

The Master of Architecture degree prepares students to assume responsible roles in the profession of architecture. The majority of recent graduates have chosen to enter private architectural practice, undertaking the rich professional challenges it offers. Generally, within the profession, this degree is considered as the terminal degree.

Please read the 2012-2013 Architecture Graduate Handbook for a general overview of the program. 2011-2012 Architecture Graduate Handbook 2010-2011 Architecture Graduate Handbook

Curriculum

The School of Architecture offers three Tracks to the Master of Architecture degree: Track One, Track Two and Track Three

TRACK ONE


Course Number Course Title Credits
ARC 5__ Architecture Graduate Design Studios 24 credits
ARC ___ Architecture Graduate Electives 15 credits
___ ___ Architecture/College/Study Area Graduate Electives 9 credits
  Total Credit Hours 42 credits

For students with a four-year undergraduate degree in architecture (BEDA degree or equivalent). Generally completed in two years of full-time study. Minimum 48 credit hours.

TRACK TWO


Course Number    
ARC 503 Advanced Architecture Design Studio 6 credits
ARC 598 Final Project Studio 6 credits
ARC 697 Final Project Research 3 credits
ARC ___ Architecture Graduate Electives 6 credits
___ ___ Concentration/Study Area Electives 9 credits
 
Total Credit Hours
30 credits

For students with a five-year NAAB-accredited Bachelor of Architecture degree. Normally requires three semesters in residence. Minimum 30 credit hours.

TRACK THREE

For students with undergraduate or advanced degrees in fields other than architecture. This track normally requires three semesters of preparatory work before entering the final two-year program of graduate study. Accredited by NAAB. Minimum 96 credit hours.

For information on applying for the Master of Architecture program, please visit the graduate admissions page of this website.

For additional information on Graduate programs available at NC State University, visit the Graduate School website at: http://www.ncsu.edu/grad.