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The Master of Science in Architecture program at Texas A&M University enhances your understanding of environmental design through research methodologies and theoretical frameworks. This curriculum encourages students to broaden architectural horizons via interdisciplinary learning and a culminating thesis project.
Our program enables students to analyze historical contexts, engage with contemporary issues, and develop solutions for future architectural challenges. You'll be encouraged to approach design problems at multiple scales with both innovative thinking and analytical rigor.
This research-focused, non-professional degree serves as a pathway to doctoral studies in architecture.
The M.S. in architecture allows students to investigate subjects aligned with faculty specializations, departmental focus areas, and institutional research initiatives.
Career Paths
With comprehensive training in research methods, design theory, and specialized competencies, our graduates pursue diverse professional opportunities. Alumni have established careers in: Architectural scholarship, Academic instruction, Niche practice and professional consultancy
Admission to our M.S. program is offered to students with a bachelor’s degree and an interest in architectural research. Applicants are selected based on their chosen area of research and the availability of qualified faculty who specialize in the applicant’s area of interest.
English proficiency can also be demonstrated by:
Minimum TOEFL i-BT score of 80 (in person or Home Edition) from a test date within two years (Texas A&M University does not accept the MyBest TOEFL score), or
Minimum TOEFL Essentials score of 8.5, or
Minimum IELTS Academic test score of 6.0 overall band (Texas A&M University does not accept the IELTS General test), or
GRE Verbal Reasoning score of at least 146 (subject to departmental approval), or
GMAT Verbal Score of at least 22 (subject to departmental approval), or
Acquiring alternative verification during the admission process from the Graduate and Professional School via a departmental request.
Applications must be submitted in full by December 15