Architecture MArch (3 Year Track)

UB’s 3-year MArch program is designed as a path of entry into the architecture profession for students without a qualifying undergraduate background in the field. A bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited four-year US college or university, or an equivalent credential from a qualifying international institution with, is all that is required. There are no architectural or studio coursework prerequisites. Students enter our program with degrees in the liberal arts, natural sciences, arts, urban planning and the social sciences. Others are early professionals seeking a career change. The 3-year Master of Architecture program is NAAB-accredited and provides you with a professional degree.

The camaraderie and sense of community among our 3-year students supports a collaborative and highly interactive studio culture. All students begin the 3-year MArch in the fall semester to support this defining culture of our program.

Required Core (45 Credits)

ARC 511DIS - Architecture Media 1 Credits: 3
ARC 512DIS - Architectural Media 2 Credits: 3
ARC 531LR - Architectural History 1 Credits: 4
ARC 534LEC - Architecture History 2 Credits: 4
ARC 541LEC - Introduction to Environmental Systems Credits: 3
ARC 542LLB - Construction Tech Credits: 4
ARC 552LEC - Structures 1 Credits: 2
ARC 552LAB - Structures 1 Credits: 1
ARC 553LLB - Structures 2 Credits: 3
ARC 555LEC - Structures 3 Credits: 2
ARC 555LAB - Structures 3 Lab Credits: 1
ARC 562LEC - Architectural Theory Credits: 3
ARC 573LEC - Environmental Systems 2 Credits: 3
ARC 575LEC - Environmental Systems 3 Credits: 3
ARC 582LEC - Professional Practice Credits: 3
ARC 611DIS - Architecture Media 3 Credits: 3

Design Studio (24 credits)

ARC 501LAB - Arch Design Studio 1 Credits: 6
ARC 502LAB - Architecture Design Studio 2 Credits: 6
ARC 503LAB - Arch Design Studio 3 Credits: 6
ARC 504LAB - Architecture Design Studio 4 Credits: 6

Research Studio or Directed Research (6 credits)

One of the following required:

ARC 567TUT - Directed Research Practice Credits: 3 - 7
ARC 605LAB - Research Studio Credits: 6
ARC 606LAB - Arch Design Studio 6 Credits: 6
ARC 607LAB - Research Studio OPT Credits: 6
ARC 608LAB - Arch Design Studio 8 Credits: 6

Research Studio or Thesis (6 credits)

One of the following required:

ARC 605LAB - Research Studio Credits: 6
ARC 606LAB - Arch Design Studio 6 Credits: 6
ARC 607LAB - Research Studio OPT Credits: 6
ARC 608LAB - Arch Design Studio 8 Credits: 6
ARC 699TUT - Masters Thesis Credits: 1 - 7

Electives & Culminating Experience (9 credits)

Electives (6 credits)

Select a minimum of 2 from the following:

All graduate ARC courses
Relevant graduate level course from other departments as approved by the major advisor

Culminating Experience: Portfolio or Thesis (3 credits)

ARC 697DIS - Master’s Portfolio Credits: 3
ARC 699TUT - Masters Thesis Credits: 1 - 7

Total Credit Hours: 90

3.0 Degree GPA required

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1) Students will be able to use 2D and 3D architectural visualization software.

2) Students will understand major epochs and precedents in architectural history.

3) Students will understand financial, ethical, and legal aspects of architectural practice.

4) Students will evaluate building design using iterative simulation.

5) Students will test and apply principles of concrete architectural structures.

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).