ARCHITECTURE peeps: a weird little question...

entomom
Mon, 05 Nov 2007 13:03:04 +0000

wannago,
Read some of the posts in the Architecture forum. To answer your question, yes, you can do a non-arch related BA and go on for an accredited MArch, but it will take you about a year longer than doing what’s called a 4 + 2 (BA or BS in Arch and 2 year MArch). Since you are already a senior and likely don’t have a portfolio (most 5 yr BArch programs require one for entry into the program), your best route is likely to apply to a school with a BA or BS in arch studies. Usually, you will apply take some studio classes during your first two years, get together a portfolio and apply to the school of arch as a sophomore.

Like MM says, it’s a very demanding major and career, you need to get some studio classes under your belt ASAP and determine if it’s something you really love or not.