Anyone know anything about the 3+ year M.Arch?

momrath
Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:41:42 +0000

Grant, yes, the MArch is well respected in the industry and many successful architects have taken that route after a receiving BA’s or BS’s in related or unrelated fields. Many also defer a few years to work in architecture firms in non-architect positions.

The 3 year programs – 3.5 years in many cases – are quite intense. And even after graduation there is a licensing period so you don’t immediately become a practicing architect.

Most of the universities that offer MArch degrees have information sessions. You should try to attend. Or just peruse the websites for more background.

You wouldn’t need to pursue another undergraduate degree before applying to an MArch program; however, you would have to make sure that you fulfill the college’s entry requirements. These vary school to school, but most ask for some studio art, art history, physics, calculus.

You would also need a portfolio of your artwork which demonstrates talent and creativity – not necessarily in architecture but in any artistic medium.