About the course

The School of Architecture offers a three-year, NAAB-accredited first professional Master of Architecture (MArch) degree to students with either an undergraduate degree in architectural studies or an undergraduate degree in any other field of study. The studio-centered curriculum is supported by required and elective coursework in architectural technology and theory. The typical three-year course of study proceeds roughly through the following stages- Incorporate the knowledge, techniques, methods and manners of the discipline, Apply disciplinary means to frame and respond to the given problems and requests of external situations, Expand the discipline by conducting advanced design research that identifies and addresses concerns that have yet to be recognized. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Chicago
Fall (August), 2025	Chicago
Fall (August), 2026	Chicago

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Illinois at Chicago - Shorelight

Applicants are considered on an individual basis. Transcripts of all undergraduate and any graduate work must be submitted. In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements, applicants must meet the program requirements as listed below. See the School of Architecture website for the most up-to-date application requirements.

　　Baccalaureate Field of Study No restrictions. Applicants without an undergraduate degree in architecture must fulfill prerequisites before enrolling:

　　A year-long university-level survey in art history or architecture history

　　A university-level course in calculus offered through a mathematics department

　　Grade Point Average At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of undergraduate study.

　　Tests Required GRE General

　　Minimum English Competency Test Score (one of the following is required unless English competency is exhibited by prior work or education in the U.S.):

　　TOEFL 80, with subscores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Speaking 20, and Writing 21 (iBT Internet-based), 60, with subscores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Writing 21 (New Paper-Based—after August 2018), 550 (Institutional Testing Paper-Based—prior to August 2018)

　　IELTS 6.5, with subscores of 6.0 for all four subscores

　　PTE-Academic 54, with subscores of Reading 51, Listening 47, Speaking 53, and Writing 56.

　　Letters of Recommendation Three required, preferably from individuals acquainted with the applicant’s recent academic, professional, or creative work. Letters from professors who can assess the applicant’s academic abilities and potential for graduate school are the most useful. Letters from employers are also acceptable.

　　Personal Statement A 500-word statement in which applicants should discuss academic interests and objectives, how they can be pursued through study at UIC, what the applicant would contribute to the program, and why they want to pursue a degree at UIC, specifically. Applicants should also explain how their architectural interests have been shaped by significant past experiences.

　　Other Requirements Portfolio review and evaluation of previous course work are required for all applicants. As a designed book, the portfolio indicates an individual’s aesthetic sensibility and intellectual curiosity. It may include any visual, design, or creative work, such as paintings, collages, freehand drawings, sketches, photographs, sculpture, furniture design, etc. Both in the works themselves and in the inquiry or argument framed through their presentation, applicants should exhibit their potential to develop original design work. Individual work is preferred, but if including group work, the applicant’s role and contribution should be carefully noted. The portfolio should not document CAD drafting skills or technical course work that is independent from design work. Work from an architecture office, such as construction drawings or renderings, should not be included unless the applicant had a significant role in the design process.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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