Master of Architecture (Three Year Program) in Boston United States | Northeastern University

Northeastern University | Boston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 63,648
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The Master of Architecture program harnesses the School's exceptional faculty and prime location in downtown Boston. The city's urban landscape and cultural diversity provide a dynamic setting for many design studios, while also addressing critical worldwide challenges. Alongside studio work, the curriculum includes courses in architectural history, theory, and design methodology. Students can choose electives in areas like property development, green construction methods, and urban planning. They also have opportunities to take courses across other Northeastern departments, benefiting from the university's wide-ranging academic strengths. Graduates emerge with a distinctive blend of technical knowledge, theoretical understanding, and strategic approaches to create meaningful impact in the field.
Program Objectives

Architecture, architectural studies, and landscape architecture graduates from Northeastern University will demonstrate:Proficiency in 2D and 3D visualization and modeling for interpreting and creating built spaces.
Recognition of how worldwide social and cultural factors shape urban design, and vice versa.
Comprehensive understanding of eco-friendly and durable design principles and practices.
Effective teamwork and communication abilities for handling intricate projects.
Grasp of essential building systems and methods that form our surroundings.
Analytical capability to assess and interpret sophisticated environments.
Familiarity with various career paths in shaping physical spaces.
Awareness of ethical considerations in environmental design.
Furthermore, Master of Architecture graduates will acquire the competencies required for architectural licensure. These standards are established by The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), the accrediting body for professional architecture degrees.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Portfolio is required to be considered for placement in the 2-year program. Portfolio is optional for applicants to the 3-year program. Applicants may be required to submit evidence of course equivalencies prior to matriculation for course placement. Applicants must have taken one semester of college-level physics and one semester of college-level calculus. Students who enter the program without physics and calculus have one year from the date of matriculation to complete and pass these courses, which can be taken outside Northeastern (failure to do so may impede progress in the program).To be considered for admission to a CAMD graduate program, international applicants must show proof of English proficiency. This requirement can be met by submitting satisfactory results on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Duolingo English Test. Please note that scores are valid for two years and scores must be valid at the time your application is received. Official score reports must be sent to Northeastern University directly from the testing agency. We expect a minimum score of 100 on the Internet-Based TOEFL (iBT). You should plan to take the exam well in advance of our application deadline as it may take up to six weeks for your official score report to be sent to CAMD. We expect a minimum overall band score of 7.0 on the IELTS.

Tuition USD 63,648

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