Master of Architecture II

The Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) at UNC Charlotte is a NAAB-accredited professional degree that prepares students to become licensed architects and leaders in the built environment. The program offers three distinct tracks to accommodate students from different academic backgrounds: M.Arch. II (2 year, 60 credits) – For students with a pre-professional B.A. or B.S. in Architecture. Graduates are well-positioned to complete the NCARB Architectural Experience Program (AXP) and pursue licensure by taking the Architect Registration Examination (ARE). The M.Arch. II track (60 credit hours) is for students with a four-year undergraduate B.A. or B.S. in Architecture. Students admitted to the M.Arch. II program complete a two-year 60-credit curriculum that begins in the fall semester. The duration of graduate study for M.Arch. II students may vary according to prior preparation and course work in architecture, including the fundamentals of visual and spatial design, conceptualization and problem solving, as well as introductory coursework in architectural history and theory, building technology, computation and representation.

A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0. All UNC Charlotte Graduate School application requirements, including a statement of purpose of objectives relative to graduate study in architecture, a current curriculum vitae (CV), transcripts from all other colleges and universities attended, GRE scores (where applicable), and three letters of recommendation. School of Architecture application requirements, including a digital portfolio of creative work. Applicants to the M.Arch. I curriculum should submit examples of work that offer evidence of creativity, self-motivation, analysis, and critical thinking. Such examples are not expected to be architectural in nature. Visual work such as painting, sculpture, furniture making, photography, etc., are acceptable, as are fiction writing, poetry, and any other reasonable evidence of sustained creative endeavor. Applicants to the M.Arch. II curriculum should offer significant evidence of a mastery of architectural skill and knowledge as well as other creative work. Applicants interested in pursuing a dual degree must simultaneously submit a separate application to their secondary program of interest and meet the admissions requirements for those programs.