Architects design buildings that improve contemporary life and endure as an expression of society. In this program, you’ll gain the professional skills and social awareness necessary to make an impact in the field, such as:
- Building technologies
- Construction and drafting
- History and theory of the built environment
- Spatial awareness
- Visual communication
What you’ll learn in this online master’s in architecture program
This program integrates studio, theory, research and practice, providing you with a comprehensive picture of the discipline. This means you’ll study both the design and construction of buildings, as well as the history and theory of architecture.
Your courses focus on how buildings are put together, including various building components, common practice and structure. You’ll also learn how to draw buildings through scale and complexities. Software programs you’ll use include:
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Grasshopper
- Revit (BIM software)
- Rhino
Who’s an ideal candidate for this degree?
This online master’s in architecture program is flexible to accommodate those already working in the field, as well as those looking to make a career change. If you have a background in architecture, this program provides you with the opportunity to earn an additional credential from a program accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) in two years.
Additionally, there is a three-year program option for those who want to become an architect. This opportunity is ideal if you have an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than architecture. Both tracks focus on developing the same set of architectural skills and knowledge.
Are you interested in learning how to use architecture to enhance the lives of people and the natural environment? If so, consider pursuing an online Master of Architecture (MArch) from Arizona State University. 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.
This program includes a variety of course types, ranging from history and research to technology and hands-on projects. For example, your studio experiences provide opportunities for you to design buildings and receive feedback. Developed as a series that increases in complexity, the course level you begin at depends on your program length.
ASU’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is home to world-class scholars, artists and designers who inspire students to shape the future. Our faculty’s research is grounded in the transformative power of art and its ability to change the world. Faculty research areas include:
- Arts and design for social justice.
- Arts, education and arts-integrated education.
- Arts, entrepreneurship and cultural policy.
- Community engagement and public policy.
- Creative health collaborations.
- Design, arts, science and engineering.
- The study of creative work.
ASU’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is the home to top-ranked programs from a variety of disciplines ranging from the arts, media and engineering to film, dance and theater. We train artists and designers to leverage their creativity and problem-solving abilities to advance culture, build community and transform society.
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Applicants to the master’s in architecture program must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts.
This program has a highly competitive admission process.
Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA in the last 60 hours of their bachelor's program. Alternatively, applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA in an applicable master's program.
All applicants must submit:
- Graduate admission application and application fee.
- Official transcripts.
- Personal statement.
- Portfolio of creative work.
- Two letters of recommendation.
An applicant whose native language is not English (regardless of current residency) must provide proof of English proficiency.
For applicants to the three-year program, the portfolio does not need to be a body of architectural work. Applicants can submit photography, design, art or any other work that showcases the applicant’s creative interests and abilities.
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.
ASU's academic programs that prepare you for professional licensure or certification are designed to meet Arizona's requirements. Completing an ASU program may not fulfill educational requirements for licensure or certification in other states. For additional information, visit the professional licensure webpage.
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”