Master of Architecture (Path C)
About This Program
The Master of Architecture degree educates and prepares students to secure leadership positions in the profession of architecture. Within a broad curriculum, design as a discipline and as a process is emphasized. Students are encouraged to give rich visual and material substance to both theoretical and pragmatic ideas. The context for design at the School of Architecture is the contemporary urban condition, a point of departure that is especially appropriate for a school at the heart of a diverse, expanding, and internationally oriented region like Dallas/Fort Worth.
Each student's prior record of study of each student determines where, in a progression from introductory to advanced work, the program is entered. There are three distinct programs of study, which provide options to graduate students with different backgrounds and needs. Path C is for applicants who already hold an accredited professional degree in architecture and desire to earn a second professional degree. It requires at least one year of advanced work.
Competencies
- Upon completion, students will be able to apply creative and critical thinking to architectural design challenges.
- Upon completion, students will be able to communicate architectural ideas effectively through drawings, models, diagrams, and digital media.
- Upon completion, students will be able to design architecture that engages with social, cultural, and environmental aspects of urban life.
Admissions Criteria
Unconditional Admission
For unconditional admission to the Path C program, the candidate must:
- Have completed a baccalaureate degree with a major in architecture (typically at BS).
- Have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 as calculated by Graduate Admissions.
- Have a minimum total score of 297 on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) with a minimum score of 154 in the verbal portion.
- Submit three letters of recommendation from sources who are familiar with the applicant's academic record, preferably former professors. (For applicants who have been out of school for an extended period, letters of recommendation may be from professional sources if academic ones are no longer available).
- Submit a short 200-word personal statement providing evidence of professional or academic goals consistent with the Architecture Program.
- For applicants whose native language is not English, a minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS, or a minimum TOEFL iBT total score of 79 is required. Further, when the TOEFL iBT is taken, sectional scores of at least 22 on the Writing section, 21 on the Speaking section, 20 on the Reading section, and 16 on the Listening section are preferred. For otherwise highly qualified candidates, this requirement may be eased.
- Submit a portfolio of design work and/or professional involvement, which shows evidence of design capability on a level expected in the graduate program as determined by the Graduate Architecture Admissions Committee. (Design work produced in an office as an employee carries less weight because of the difficulty in determining the applicant's exact contribution to the work shown). The best indication of probable success in the program is the quality of work demonstrated in the portfolio
Probationary Admission
Candidates who do not meet the criteria for unconditional admission to Path C, may be considered for probationary admission in which they will be required to maintain a grade of B or better in the first 12 credit hours of courses in the program. To be considered for probationary acceptance, the candidate must perform well on three of the following five criteria:
- Performance in relevant courses in a program leading to the B.Arch or M.Arch degree.
- GPA
- GRE
- Letters of recommendation
- Portfolio review
Note: Applicants whose native language is not English who do not meet the program's minimum TOEFL score, may be asked to complete extramural training in English through the Pathways Admission Program described in the Admission section of this Catalog.
Provisional Admission
An applicant unable to supply all required documentation prior to the submission deadline but who otherwise appears to meet admission requirements may be granted provisional admission. All missing documentation must be received before the end of the first semester of study.
Deferred Admission
A deferred admission may be granted when a file is incomplete or when a denied decision is not appropriate.
Waiver of Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
A waiver of the Graduate Record Exam may be considered for a UT Arlington undergraduate who has completed an undergraduate degree in Architecture or Interior Design; the student's GPA must equal or exceed 3.50 in all undergraduate coursework completed at UT Arlington. The GRE waiver may also be extended to other UT Arlington undergraduates who have completed an undergraduate degree at UT Arlington; the student's GPA must equal or exceed a 3.50 in all undergraduate coursework completed at UT Arlington. The final decision to waive the GRE also requires a positive review of completed coursework by the graduate advisor to determine the applicant's readiness to study Architecture.
Denial of Admission
Candidates who do not satisfy the requirements for probationary admission will not be admitted.
Graduate Teaching/Research Assistantships
To be considered for a Graduate Teaching or Research Assistantship, the candidate must be admitted unconditionally. In order to be eligible for teaching assistantships, students whose native language is not English, must complete extramural training in English as approved by the Program and the Office of Graduate Studies, score of 23 on the TOEFL-iBT Speaking subtest or score a 7.0 on the Speaking portion of the IELTS.
Fellowships and Scholarships
To be considered for fellowships or scholarships in the Program the candidate must admitted without provisional conditions and have a favorable review in most of the evaluation criteria. Fellowships and scholarships in architecture are limited and very competitive. Generally, candidates must be new students coming to UT Arlington, must have a GPA of 3.0 in their last 60 undergraduate credit hours and any graduate hours, and must be enrolled in a minimum of 9 hours in both long semesters to retain their fellowships or scholarships. For further information and to apply for scholarships visit the CAPPA Scholarships and Financial Aid website.
Curriculum
| Foundations | ||
| ARCH 5670 | ADVANCED DESIGN STUDIO | 6 |
| ARCH 5670 | ADVANCED DESIGN STUDIO | 6 |
| Electives | ||
| Select one 5000-level ARCH course in history or theory. | 3 | |
| Select one 5000-level course an allied discipline (landscape architecture, urban design, housing, or interior design). | 3 | |
| Select any three 5000-level ARCH courses. | 9 | |
| Select one 5000-level ARCH course in technology and practice. | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | Spring Semester | Hours |
| ARCH 5670 | 6 | ARCH 5670 | 6 |
| ARCH 53xx History or Theory Elective | 3 | ARCH 53xx Technical Elective | 3 |
| ARCH 53xx Arch Elective | 3 | ARCH 53xx Arch Elective | 3 |
| ARCH 53xx Arch Elective | 3 | ARCH 53xx Arch Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours: 30 | |||
Electives must include at least one course from each of the following categories of courses offered by the School of Architecture:
- history and theory
- technology and practice and
- allied disciplines (landscape architecture, urban design, housing and interior design).
Advising Resources
The College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs (CAPPA) at UT Arlington equips students with skills and knowledge to address real-world challenges in design, public policy, and research. Our Advising Office supports academic and career success. Explore our Future Students page to connect with an Academic Advisor and shape your future.
Location:
203 CAPPA Building
Email:
cappa.advising@uta.edu
Phone:
817-272-2801