Virginia Tech, Masters of Science in Architecture - Urban Design, 4 Semester(s)

The boundaries among the practices of Landscape Architecture, Architecture, and Urban Design are increasingly fluid.

Graduates of the School of Architecture Design from both the Architecture and the Landscape Architecture programs increasingly find themselves practicing as de facto urban designers, bringing the considerable tools of their disciplines to bear on large-scale, city-changing development projects.

There they face less familiar issues of real estate development, public policy, and the public process.

Mastery and command of the full range of diverse issues in urban design and planning often depend on ad hoc and informal learning in the field.

The Urban Design Concentration (UDC) will provide a rigorous and formalized setting for students who are interested in synthesizing the design and planning disciplines to prepare them to address the significant issues facing cities and metropolitan regions today.

The Master of Science in Architecture program offers the opportunity for advanced study and research in specialized areas relat... Read more

The boundaries among the practices of Landscape Architecture, Architecture, and Urban Design are increasingly fluid.

Graduates of the School of Architecture Design from both the Architecture and the Landscape Architecture programs increasingly find themselves practicing as de facto urban designers, bringing the considerable tools of their disciplines to bear on large-scale, city-changing development projects.

There they face less familiar issues of real estate development, public policy, and the public process.

Mastery and command of the full range of diverse issues in urban design and planning often depend on ad hoc and informal learning in the field.

The Urban Design Concentration (UDC) will provide a rigorous and formalized setting for students who are interested in synthesizing the design and planning disciplines to prepare them to address the significant issues facing cities and metropolitan regions today.

The Master of Science in Architecture program offers the opportunity for advanced study and research in specialized areas related to building design, construction, and operations over a broad range of scales, providing the basis for diverse career paths and/or entry into a Ph.D.-level program.

The M.S. is not directed toward professional licensing and therefore is not accredited by the NAAB as a first professional degree.

While an undergraduate degree in architecture or a related field is not required, applicants must demonstrate relevant background and experience, as well as capabilities for undertaking advanced academic study.

The Master of Science program allows a student to conduct a research-based program of study which can be expected to contribute to the body of knowledge in the design and building professions, and may lead to future study in the doctoral program, where advanced standing may be awarded for acceptable graduate credits earned at the master’s level.

For more information on this course, you can get in touch with our admission counselors for a detailed discussion and understanding of the requirements. Just share your details and we will reach out to you for a FREE session.