Berkeley,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Advanced Architectural Design in Architecture and Civil Engineering in Berkeley United States | University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
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Berkeley United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
31,389
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The department provides an accredited professional Master of Architecture (MArch), along with post-professional Master of Advanced Architectural Design (MAAD), Master of Science (MS), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs. Architects deliver expertise across the full spectrum of the building lifecycle—from initial concepts to design visualization, craftsmanship and construction, as well as evaluating both physical and digital environments. Embedded within the College of Environmental Design, Berkeley's Department of Architecture was established on foundational values of cross-disciplinary teamwork and a commitment to innovative exploration. Its undergraduate curriculum spans design principles and theory, architectural and urban history, sustainable building technologies, structural engineering, sociocultural influences, global environmental design, digital modeling, urban planning, and visual arts.
The Master of Architecture curriculum equips students pursuing their initial professional accreditation with a thorough and demanding education for architectural practice. Graduate candidates can tailor their journey through this two-to-three-year intensive program based on prior academic and professional background. The department welcomes applicants from all undergraduate disciplines. Program duration, required course units, and specific coursework may differ depending on the applicant's academic history, work experience, and any prior graduate studies. The Master of Architecture Committee determines individual placement after reviewing each application.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution,
A satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale, and IELTS: 7 out of 9.
Enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in your chosen field.
The GRE is no longer required for admissionFor purposes of admission, your most recent TOEFL score must be at least 90 for the Internet-based test (IBT), and 570 for the paper-based format (PBT)
The publication, report, or writing sample should support the applicant's Statement of Purpose and clearly demonstrate research and writing abilities and/or analytical skills.
Publication, report, or writing sample must be saved as a single file in PDF format, 50 pages maximum (no minimum page requirement), and submitted via the UC Berkeley Graduate Division online application. File size must be no larger than 10MB.
A satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale, and IELTS: 7 out of 9.
Enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in your chosen field.
The GRE is no longer required for admissionFor purposes of admission, your most recent TOEFL score must be at least 90 for the Internet-based test (IBT), and 570 for the paper-based format (PBT)
The publication, report, or writing sample should support the applicant's Statement of Purpose and clearly demonstrate research and writing abilities and/or analytical skills.
Publication, report, or writing sample must be saved as a single file in PDF format, 50 pages maximum (no minimum page requirement), and submitted via the UC Berkeley Graduate Division online application. File size must be no larger than 10MB.
Tuition
USD
31,389