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Overview
The M.S. in Architecture program at Pennsylvania State University is a research-focused degree program designed to offer students graduate level research inquiry into architecture for students who hold a professional baccalaureate or graduate degree in architecture.
Features
The culminating experience of the post-professional M.S. in Architecture program is a Master's Thesis, which requires the student to identify and formulate an area of inquiry within which he or she will be expected to do original research that tests a hypothesis, and to complete a written thesis that presents that research.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Theoretical Perspectives in Architecture
- Methods of Inquiry in Architecture and Urban Design
- Design - Inquiry
- Ethics in the Built Environment
- Analysis of Architectural Precedents: Ancient Industrial Revolution
- Analysis of Architectural Precedents: Modernism
- Materials and Building Construction
- Contemporary Architecture and Planning Theories
- Theoretical Perspectives in Architecture
- Critical Theory in Architecture
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Architecture Design Art History View 458 other Masters in Art History in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- a completed Graduate School application, and payment of the non-refundable application fee.
- official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
- names of three faculty members or professionals acquainted with the applicant's academic history who can be contacted and invited to provide reference letters.
- a statement of intent.
- a portfolio of creative and design work executed at the undergraduate level, under professional guidance or independently, provided that such work can be evidenced as executed by the applicant, is an important part of the graduate application.
Tuition Fee
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International
41602 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41602 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
41602 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41602 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
24466 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24466 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for University Park
1000 - 1500 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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