In this program, you’ll explore the theory and practice of how buildings are designed and gain the experience needed to take the next step in your career.
Architecture and the building industry are rapidly changing, and professionals need to be more effectively prepared to innovate and challenge a workforce that is far more dynamic, complex and diverse than it was 20 years ago. Professional architecture firms and offices no longer specialize in building design only; they have expanded into related fields that compel architecture education to become more comprehensive and advanced than ever.
Quick Facts
Full-time
48 credit hours
Campus Immersion or Online
Tempe Campus
STEM-OPT Option Available
Students enrolled at an ASU Cintana Alliance Network institution have the chance to start their courses at their home institution and transfer those credits* to finish their remaining years at ASU.
Models available: Graduate dual degree and accelerated masters.
ARC 501: Advanced Architecture Studio I (6)
ARC 502: Advanced Architecture Studio II (6)
48 credit hours including the required capstone course (ARC 602)
Required Core (34 credit hours)
ARC 522: Advanced Architecture Technology I (3)
ARC 531: Advanced Architecture History (3)
ARC 532: Architectural Theory I (3)
ARC 541: Advanced Architecture Representation (3)
ARC 601: Advanced Architecture Studio III (6)
ARC 622: Advanced Architecture Technology II (3)
ARC 631: Architectural Theory II (3)
ARC 651: Architecture Research (3)
ARC 662: Architectural Practice (3)
Culminating Experience (6 credit hours)
ARC 602: Advanced Architectural Studio IV (6)
*Transfer eligibility is subject to student performance in bridge courses and Arizona State University transfer requirements.
In this course, you’ll explore the foundation of conceptual architectural inquiry, stressing the reciprocal and interdependent relationship between design and history.
In this course, you’ll explore and analyze techniques in architectural drawings, models, animation, virtual and augmented reality.
This course involves a survey of global history and theory of architecture and design that spans a chronological period from the seventeenth century to present.
This program prepares you to work as an architect or in a related field such as construction management or urban design. Graduates have gone on to become renowned architects around the world. Alumni have contributed to the design of the Ralph Lauren flagship store, Heard Museum, San Antonio Botanical Garden and other major projects.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = “A”) in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor’s degree program, or they must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = “A”) in an applicable master’s degree program.
Proof of English proficiency: (TOEFL>100 iBT or IELTS>7.5, Pearson Test of English>68, Duolingo>105), or a passing score in the English for Graduate Admission online course through ASU Global Launch. All taken within the last two years from start date.
All applicants must submit:
Deficiency Coursework:
If a student is assigned any deficiency coursework by the academic unit upon admission, depending on the undergraduate background, they must complete those courses with a grade of “B” or higher before completing the master’s program required coursework.
The two letters of recommendation should be from former faculty or supervisors.
Submitting GRE scores is not required but is recommended if the applicant’s background is broad or unrelated to art or design.
The two letters of recommendation should be from former faculty or supervisors.
Submitting GRE scores is not required but is recommended if the applicant’s background is broad or unrelated to art or design.
| Enrollment Path Master of Architecture, MArch | Credit Hours Completed at Institution | Credit Hours Completed at ASU | Estimated Duration | Total Program Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Articulated Pathway (ASU Cintana Alliance) | 48 | 36 | 2 years (4 semesters) | F2F: ~$73,087 , Online: ~$30,584 |
| Direct ASU Enrollment (International student) | 3 years (6 semesters) | F2F: ~$98,132 , Online: ~$40,778 |
Note 1: This is an estimate only. Based on ASU 2024-25 published tuition and fee rates. Subject to change for future years.
Note 2: Tuition calculation for Articulated Pathway is based on 12 credits (Fall), 12 credits (Spring), 12 credits (Summer).
| Program Start | Application Deadline | Classes Begin | Tuition Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall start (August) | May 1, 2025 | August 21, 2025 | August 25, 2025 |