Charlottesville,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Architectural History in Charlottesville United States | University of Virginia
University of Virginia
|
Charlottesville United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
35,660
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Architectural History program at UVA operates within the nation's oldest architectural history department, training students in the skills of architectural historical research.
Students in this program develop expertise in investigating, recording, analyzing, and contextualizing built environments, construction techniques, design documents, and scholarly writings, along with the theoretical approaches that shape historical narratives within broader social and political contexts. Our World Heritage Lab integrates scientific and academic investigation in preservation work at UVA's UNESCO-recognized sites, including the University grounds and Monticello. The program provides multiple specialization paths, allowing graduate students to pursue their research passions while collaborating with our distinguished faculty. Alumni of UVA's MArH program pursue diverse careers as public historians, preservation specialists, critics, curators at major cultural organizations, and academic scholars.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Unofficial transcripts will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee and must be submitted as part of your application.
The School of Architecture recognizes that each applicant's pursuit of their desired program, and UVA School of Architecture, stems from their own unique interests. Use the statement of intent to describe your interest in the field to which you are applying and how UVA School of Architecture can distinctively help you reach your goals.
Your statement of intent will be evaluated on the strength of evidence you provide to support your interest in the professional field and UVA School of Architecture. Each statement of intent must be limited to 500 words.
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY applicants
Briefly explain why you are interested in architectural history and how UVA's School of Architecture will help you meet your academic and professional goals. In addition to describing your research interests and career aspirations, please include any academic research, volunteer, work, or internship experiences that have prepared you for graduate study.
NOTE: MINIMUM SCORES
TOEFL (computer-based exam): 250
TOEFL (internet-based exam): 90
IELTS: 7.0 overall band score
PBT - 600
Academic and professional perspectives from other people who know you well are an important component of understanding your strengths, interests, abilities, interpersonal skills, and your vision for your future. Three (3) recommendations are required, at least 2 of which should be from former professors if you have received your undergraduate degree (or graduate if applicable) within the last five years. References from current or former employers are also encouraged.
References will be evaluated on how well your recommenders know you and how their assessment of you indicates the potential for success at UVA School of Architecture. Give careful consideration to the people that you ask to advocate for you through your recommendations. Diverse viewpoints from 3 different people are preferable to similar perspectives from your recommenders.
The School of Architecture recognizes that each applicant's pursuit of their desired program, and UVA School of Architecture, stems from their own unique interests. Use the statement of intent to describe your interest in the field to which you are applying and how UVA School of Architecture can distinctively help you reach your goals.
Your statement of intent will be evaluated on the strength of evidence you provide to support your interest in the professional field and UVA School of Architecture. Each statement of intent must be limited to 500 words.
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY applicants
Briefly explain why you are interested in architectural history and how UVA's School of Architecture will help you meet your academic and professional goals. In addition to describing your research interests and career aspirations, please include any academic research, volunteer, work, or internship experiences that have prepared you for graduate study.
NOTE: MINIMUM SCORES
TOEFL (computer-based exam): 250
TOEFL (internet-based exam): 90
IELTS: 7.0 overall band score
PBT - 600
Academic and professional perspectives from other people who know you well are an important component of understanding your strengths, interests, abilities, interpersonal skills, and your vision for your future. Three (3) recommendations are required, at least 2 of which should be from former professors if you have received your undergraduate degree (or graduate if applicable) within the last five years. References from current or former employers are also encouraged.
References will be evaluated on how well your recommenders know you and how their assessment of you indicates the potential for success at UVA School of Architecture. Give careful consideration to the people that you ask to advocate for you through your recommendations. Diverse viewpoints from 3 different people are preferable to similar perspectives from your recommenders.
Tuition
USD
35,660