Architecture Graduate Programs

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The faculty in the SoA are leaders in the discipline, and the school’s excellent resources integrate studio spaces, fabrication labs, classrooms, exhibition spaces, and flex spaces. Together, its people and places allow members of the SoA community to work and interact with each other in substantive ways, and to host events (big and small) that further its missions.

The SoA has stand-alone distinct programs, all of which may be pursued individually or may be combined with each other for dual degrees that offer more efficient pathways to earning two graduate degrees:

  • The Master of Architecture Program is a NAAB-accredited professional Degree that prepares students for professional practice and other career paths in architecture.
  • The Master of Urban Design Program is a post-professional degree that prepares students to become civic professionals in charge of engaging the complexities facing towns and cities across America today.
  • The Master of Science in Architecture is a post-professional degree that immerses students in emerging research within a range of concentrations critical to the future of the architectural profession: Critical Heritage, Computation, and Sustainable Building Technologies.

Explore below to learn more about each of our graduate degree options!



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The David R. Ravin School of Architecture 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.

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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.

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students in classroom

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More Information

Learn more about our graduate programs by using the webpage navigation menu, or by following these links:

Prospective students interested in our graduate programs are invited to attend one of our two Open Houses:

  • Graduate Open House #1: Friday, October 18, 2024; 11:30 am – 1:00 pm (Hybrid: In-person and virtual).
  • Graduate Open House #2: Friday, November 15, 2024; 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (Virtual only). 

Please register for these events using this form. For more information, please contact the program director of the relevant program (see below) or soa-admission@charlotte.edu