Overview
Developed around the philosophy that successful stewardship comes from the collaboration between design professionals, policy and science experts, and members of the community, the Architecture graduate program from Catholic University of America takes an interdisciplinary approach that builds on the University’s rich heritage as a graduate and research center.
Careers
The professional and post-professional programs at the School of Architecture and Planning give students the opportunity to examine architecture and its role in contemporary culture through art, science, and history while furthering their study through observation, analysis, and synthesis.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Sacred Space/Cultural Studies
- Technology and Media in Architecture and Interiors
- Real Estate Development
- Urban Practice
- Classical Architecture and Urbanism
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
- Path A (architecture degree): 60 credits
- Path B (no architecture degree): 111 credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Architecture Civil Engineering & Construction Urban Planning View 291 other Masters in Urban Planning in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Language proficiency
- Catholic University application and fee
- Statement of Purpose (typically one or two pages covering academic and professional goals)
- Resume
- Three (3) letters of reference, including at least one non-academic.
- Unofficial Transcript from each college or university attended. Unofficial Transcripts in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified translated version.
- Official transcripts are required upon acceptance.
- A minimum of a 2.8 GPA in undergraduate studies is required, though a 3.0 GPA is strongly desired.
Tuition Fee
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International
36000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1200 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
36000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1200 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Washington, D. C.
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Funding
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