Overview

Students may be asked to take a diagnostic Placement Exam or other assessment of their knowledge of architectural history for advising purposes before the beginning of their first semester. Students normally begin the Architectural History in the fall semester at University of Virginia, although exceptions are possible with departmental approval. Students applying from within the University of Virginia to the Fifth Year Master of Architectural History program should consult the requirements detailed in the 5th Year Master of Architectural History program.

The graduate program in Architectural History offers three different tracks:

Master of Architectural History

Master of Architectural History with Historic Preservation Certificate

Master of Architectural History with Urban Design Certificate

Each track will give students an opportunity to refine the course of study that enables them to gain distinctive knowledge and experience for different career prospects. Our graduates work in a variety of fields ranging from public architectural historians, private preservation consultants, to those in critical and curatorial roles in leading cultural institutions and in academia.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Methods in Architectural History

Field Methods

Digital Humanities

Historic Preservation Theory and Practice

Community History Workshop

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charlottesville, United States

Disciplines

Architecture History Landscape Architecture View 302 other Masters in Architecture in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

unofficial transcript

resume / cv

diversity, equity + inclusion

statement of intent + essay

recommendations

gre scores / toefl or ielts scores / duolingo english test (optional)

portfolio (architecture, landscape architecture + urban design certificate applicants only)

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Tuition Fee

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International

35660 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35660 USD per year during 24 months.
National

35660 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35660 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

22356 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22356 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Charlottesville

990 - 1600 USD /month

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