About the course

The Master of Architecture is a first-professional graduate degree, accredited by the National Architecture Accrediting Board (NAAB). This two-year degree comprises the second part of a sequential “42” curriculum, in which a student obtains a four-year (non-professional) Bachelor of Arts in Architecture and concludes with the two-year, first-professional Masters of Architecture degree. Students who receive this degree are eligible to seek professional registration as an architect. The Graduate School of Architecture offers an accredited Master of Architecture, a two-year and three-year professional degree program, which qualifies graduates to pursue licensure in architecture. Applicants with National Architecture Accrediting Board (NAAB) accredited Bachelor of Science or Arts in Architecture may apply for advanced standing, in order to complete the graduate program within two years. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: US$93,645

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2023	Lexington
Fall (August), 2024	Lexington
Fall (August), 2025	Lexington

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Kentucky

All applicants to the School of Architecture Graduate Program must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university prior to starting the Master of Architecture Program. The Master of Architecture is a three-year professional degree program, which qualifies graduates to pursue licensure in architecture. Applicants with an NAAB-accredited Bachelor of Science or Arts in Architecture may apply for advanced standing to complete the graduate program within two years.

　　It is highly recommended that applicants have fulfilled a minimum of 45 credit hours of general studies in the arts, humanities and/or science at their undergraduate institution. Prior to enrollment in the program, candidates without an architectural background must have completed either a 3-credit university level course in general physics or two 3-credit courses in calculus, as well as a course in architectural graphic presentation (e.g., an architectural, environmental design, landscape or visual arts studio).

　　Applicants will be placed into the first or second year of the three-year program based on an evaluation of all application materials. To apply for advanced standing in the Master of Architecture program, candidates must demonstrate an ability to pursue advanced work in architectural design and provide a transcript of professional undergraduate or graduate coursework in an accredited professional degree program in architecture (accredited by National Architectural Accrediting Board in the United States or by Canberra Accord for international students).

　　Portfolio- A portfolio provides a well-edited and broad representation of the applicant’s most important visual arts, design, research and/or professional work. Portfolios will be viewed on a computer screen by members of the admissions committee, and should be uploaded as a single PDF document.

　　Statement of Purpose- An essay, not exceeding one page, that includes a brief personal history and reasons for pursuing a Master of Architecture. Upload your essay as a PDF document.

　　Transcripts- Please provide official copies of transcripts for all previous graduate and undergraduate work. Applicants with an NAAB-accredited Bachelor of Science or Arts in Architecture, who are seeking advanced standing in the Master of Architecture program, should provide a National Architectural Accrediting Board Student Performance Criteria (SPC) course matrix from their undergraduate institution.

　　GRE or TOEFL

　　Please forward all Graduate Records Examination scores directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to the University of Kentucky Graduate School, institution code R1837

　　Personal Statement Instructions

　　Please submit an essay, not exceeding one page, that includes a brief personal history and reasons for pursuing a Master of Architecture degree. Upload your essay as a PDF document.

　　An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School. Individual departments may require higher grade point averages.

　　International applicants whose native language is not English must submit either a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score. The University of Kentucky requires a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based). For IELTS, a minimum mean band score of 6.5 is required. An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduatework is required by the Graduate School. Individual departments may require higher gradepoint averages.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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