College Park,
MD,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Architecture in Advanced Standing (Path A) in College Park United States | University of Maryland, College Park
University of Maryland, College Park
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College Park United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
54,150
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Architecture (M. ARCH) is the NAAB-accredited professional degree, serving as the foundational requirement for those seeking architectural licensure in North America. Students with an undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Architecture may be eligible for the accelerated four-semester Path A Advanced Standing Track. Those coming from other academic backgrounds should consider the seven-semester Path B program. Applicants with architecture-related undergraduate studies (without a B.S. in Architecture) will have their prior coursework evaluated for potential advanced standing.
PATH A - Master of Architecture - This advanced track is tailored for graduates holding a Bachelor of Science in Architecture, aligning perfectly with the University of Maryland's architecture program and comparable degrees elsewhere. This four-semester curriculum culminates in the NAAB-accredited M. ARCH qualification.
PATH B - Master of Architecture - Designed for students with non-architecture bachelor's degrees, this seven-semester program covers essential architectural principles including design fundamentals, representation techniques, building technologies, history, theory, and professional practice. It offers a streamlined pathway to earning the NAAB-accredited M. ARCH degree.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Admission is competitive and application requirements differ by degree program. We encourage applications from students with solid academic backgrounds who have earned or will earn at least a bachelor's degree at a regionally accredited college or university in the United States, or the equivalent of this degree in another country. As a minimum admission standard, the University of Maryland expects candidates to have a B average, or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, in a program of study resulting in a bachelor's degree.
Applications with these academic qualifications will be considered by the admissions committee:
Candidates with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree should apply to Path A - Advanced Standing program.
Candidates with a four-year baccalaureate in (B.A. degree in architecture, B.S. degree in environmental design, or other related degree type) should apply to Path A - Advanced Standing program.
Candidates with a four-year baccalaureate (B.A., B.S., B.F.A., etc.) degree in a major other than architecture from an accredited college or university who successfully complete specified prerequisites (see Path B Prerequisites below) should apply to the Path B program.
Candidates with a NAAB-accredited Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture, who desire to engage in a post-professional degree should apply to the Master of Science in Architecture program.
The admissions committee reserves the right to evaluate all applicants for placement based upon prior coursework, transcript, and portfolio review.
Master of Architecture, Path A - Advanced Standing
The Path A Advanced Standing degree track is designed for students who have completed the requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Architecture (or equivalent major) degree and meet coursework requirements listed below:
4 - Architectural Design Studios (6 Credits Each)
1 - Building Materials and Assemblies Course (3-4 Credits)
2 - Structural Systems Courses (3-4 Credits Each)
1 - Environmental Systems Courses (3-4 Credits Each)
2 - History of World Architecture Courses (3 Credits Each)
iBT TOEFL - 96 Overall (Speaking 22, Listening 24, Reading 26, Writing 24)
IELTS - 7 Overall (Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7, Speaking 6.5)
Applications with these academic qualifications will be considered by the admissions committee:
Candidates with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree should apply to Path A - Advanced Standing program.
Candidates with a four-year baccalaureate in (B.A. degree in architecture, B.S. degree in environmental design, or other related degree type) should apply to Path A - Advanced Standing program.
Candidates with a four-year baccalaureate (B.A., B.S., B.F.A., etc.) degree in a major other than architecture from an accredited college or university who successfully complete specified prerequisites (see Path B Prerequisites below) should apply to the Path B program.
Candidates with a NAAB-accredited Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture, who desire to engage in a post-professional degree should apply to the Master of Science in Architecture program.
The admissions committee reserves the right to evaluate all applicants for placement based upon prior coursework, transcript, and portfolio review.
Master of Architecture, Path A - Advanced Standing
The Path A Advanced Standing degree track is designed for students who have completed the requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Architecture (or equivalent major) degree and meet coursework requirements listed below:
4 - Architectural Design Studios (6 Credits Each)
1 - Building Materials and Assemblies Course (3-4 Credits)
2 - Structural Systems Courses (3-4 Credits Each)
1 - Environmental Systems Courses (3-4 Credits Each)
2 - History of World Architecture Courses (3 Credits Each)
iBT TOEFL - 96 Overall (Speaking 22, Listening 24, Reading 26, Writing 24)
IELTS - 7 Overall (Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7, Speaking 6.5)
Tuition
USD
54,150