Master of Architecture

Duration

2 Years

Level

Graduation

Type

Degree

Eligibility

Graduate or Equivalent

M.Arch or Master of Architecture is a postgraduate Architecture Engineering course. Architecture is the study or skill of designing and creating structures. It is concerned with the principles of good architectural design, construction, and adornment. Architecture Masters Programs last two years and are often divided into four semesters, however, this varies per school. The course is also available via correspondence or distance education.

The Master of Architecture degree curriculum allows for specialization in one's chosen field. A Master of Architecture is involved in the creation of a range of habitats such as gardens, parks, theme parks, and so on. And there is a specialist for each architectural context, therefore we have Green Architects, Landscape Architects, Museum Architects, Naval Architects, Theatre Architects, and so on. The Council of Architecture (COA) is a governing agency in India that is responsible for regulating the education and practice of professions as well as maintaining the registration of architects.

Master of Architecture Eligibility

  • Aspiring students should have passed a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) degree from a recognized university board.
  • Candidates appearing for the final exams of B.Arch can also apply.
  • Those eligible need to acquire a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the entrance examination.
  • Some Institutes require an aptitude test and an Interview for admission into the Master’s Degree in Architecture.

Some of the Architecture Entrance Examinations

NATA Aptitude Test

JNTU PACET School of Planning and Architecture Entrance Exam

Master of Architecture Specializations

Architectural Conservation

Building Engineering & Management

Environmental Planning

Housing

Industrial Design

Landscape Architecture

Regional Planning

Transport Planning

Town and Country Planning

Urban Design

Master of Architecture Syllabus

Syllabus of Architecture course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Master of Architecture Semester-I

Sr. No. 

Subjects of Study

1

Architectural Design Studio

2

Contemporary Architecture: Theories & Trends

3

Urban Design

4

Elective-I

  • Computer Applications in Architecture & Planning
  • Technical Communication

Master of Architecture Semester-II

1

Architectural Design Studio-II

2

Elective-II

  • Building Byelaws & Professional Practice
  • Low-Cost Building Design & Techniques
  • Resource Conserving Architecture

3

Elective-III

  • Advanced Landscape Design
  • High Rise Buildings
  • Research Techniques in Architecture & Planning

4

Elective-IV

  • Advanced Building Technologies
  • Futuristic Architecture
  • Project Management

Master of Architecture Semester-III

1

Architectural Design Studio III (Project)

2

Seminar

3

Dissertation

4

Institutional/Professional/Training

Master of Architecture Semester-IV

1

Dissertation (continued from III Semester)

 

Master of Architecture Colleges

Master of Architecture Course Suitability

  • Candidates who wish to expand their architectural abilities and gain a better understanding of contemporary techniques and theory are ideal candidates for this course.
  • If you desire to do your own architecture design, you can also pursue an M.Arch.
  • Applicants who wish to pursue further degrees are also eligible for the course.

How is the Master of Architecture Course Beneficial?

  • The Master of Architecture is a more sophisticated and in-depth study of physical architecture. The course teaches students how to recognize the distinctive aspects of their work and how to use them to develop new pathways in their own design practice. The non-residential building is expanding rapidly as demand for commercial space rises. Some architectural companies also outsource construction document writing and basic design for large-scale commercial and residential projects to architecture firms in other countries.
  • A combination of art, technology, and business Architectural courses teaches students how to design any type of structural system, including business and apartment buildings, schools, churches, industries, hospitals, residences, and airport terminals. Complexes such as metropolitan centers, college campuses, industrial parks, and complete towns were also designed. An architect is a well-known expert who provides direction in the execution of building projects, client conversations, blueprint creation, budget determination, supervision, and so on. An Architect is given a multifaceted function that is out of the usual.
  • Architecture has a broad reach since it has several applications, even in unrelated fields. It is also multidisciplinary in nature because it is based on principles of science, arts, mathematics, and so on, which allows one to be fairly adept in other subjects as well.

Master of Architecture Employment Areas

  • Architecture & Building Development Firms
  • Educational Institutes
  • Housing & Urban Development Corporations
  • National Institutes of Urban Affairs
  • Publishing Houses
  • Public Works Department (PWD)
  • Post and Telegraph Departments
  • Private Construction Organizations
  • Railways Departments
  • Town and Country Planning Organizations

Master of Architecture Job Types

  • Architecture Critic / Architecture Photographer
  • Architectural Conservator / Architectural Theoretician
  • Architectural Engineer / Architecture Professor / Architectural Technician
  • Building Control Officer / Building Inspector

Advanced Course in Master of Architecture

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