Architecture Graduate Programs
Architecture Graduate Programs
The David R. Ravin School of Architecture (SoA) is a nationally distinct graduate program for design and research.
The SoA offers three primary graduate degree programs. All three degrees may be pursued individually or may be combined with other programs for dual degrees that offer more efficient pathways to earning two graduate degrees. The Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) is a NAAB-accredited professional degree that prepares students to become licensed architects and leaders in the built environment. The Master of Urban Design (MUD) is built on the premise that urban design is a fusion of physical design, policy, and implementation strategies. The Master of Science in Architecture (MS in Arch) offers specialized coursework and in-depth investigation, preparing students for leadership roles in architectural research.
primary programs of architectural study
Architecture, M.Arch.
The Master of Architecture is a NAAB-accredited professional degree that prepares students to become licensed architects and leaders in the built environment.
Architecture, M.S.
The M.S. in Architecture immerses students in emerging research within a range of concentrations: Critical Heritage, Computation, and Sustainable Building Technologies.
Urban Design, M.U.D.
The Master of Urban Design program is designed for aspiring leaders seeking to explore applied research and transformative policies and implementation strategies in building sustainable cities and livable neighborhoods.
Dual Degree Programs
Students may wish to combine their studies with graduate work in other programs. Dual Degree options allow you to earn degrees across two academic disciplines. Students must apply to each program separately and be admitted to both programs. Dual degree students must satisfy all individual degree requirements with the added benefit of sharing a limited number of credits between the two programs.
M.Arch. & Master of Urban Design
The Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) and Master of Urban Design (M.U.D.) dual degree integrates professional architectural training with urban-scale design expertise to shape meaningful public spaces at the neighborhood and city levels.
M.Arch. & M.S. in Architecture
The Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) and M.S. in Architecture dual degree links a professional design degree with a specialized degree in one of three concentrations: Critical Heritage Studies, Design Computation, or Sustainable Building Technology.
M.Arch. & M.S. in INformation Technology
The Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) and M.S. in Information Technology (Human-Centered Design) dual degree offers a cutting-edge interdisciplinary education, integrating design thinking with computational logic, and meets all requirements for architectural licensure.
M.S. in Architecture & M.S. in Information Technology
The M.S. in Architecture (Design Computation) and M.S. in Information Technology (Human-Centered Design) dual degree combines design and computational expertise to prepare you for careers in human-computer interaction, ubiquitous computing, gaming, and visualization.
M.S. in Architecture (Critical Heritage Studies) & M.A. in History (Public History)
The M.S. in Architecture (Critical Heritage Studies) and M.A. in History (Public History) dual degree explores local solutions while engaging in global conversations; emphasizes hands-on engagement with communities and organizations; challenges authorized heritage discourses; diversifies practices of engaging with the past; and promotes the stories and sites that foreground the heritage of underrepresented communities.
M.S. in Architecture (Critical Heritage Studies) and M.A. in Anthropology
The M.S. in Architecture (Critical Heritage Studies) and M.A. in Anthropology expands the field of archeology and anthropology as well as the sites researched and interpreted by providing training that situates cultural resource managment in a critical and transdisciplinary context, engages the global and local, diversifies approaches and practices, and promotes community engagement, and social and environmental sustainability.
M.S. in Architecture (Critical Heritage Studies) & Master of Urban Design
The M.S. in Architecture (Critical Heritage Studies) & Master of Urban Design program combines the Urban Design exploration of Charlotte’s social, economic, environmental, and ethical design challenges with discourse on Critical Heritage approaches and practices of engaging with the past.
Admissions, Costs, and Funding opportunities
More Information
Prospective students interested in our graduate programs are invited to contact the program director of the relevant program for more information:
- Master of Architecture Program Director: Dr. Mona Azarbayjani (mazarbay@charlotte.edu)
- Master of Science Program Director: Dr. Emily Makas (emakas@charlotte.edu)
- Master of Urban Design Program Director: Dr. Ming-Chun Lee (Ming-Chun.Lee@charlotte.edu)
Information on Open Houses in Fall 2025 will be posted on our admissions site in July 2025.