Program Overview
The Architectural Studies at University of Missouri - Columbia is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Architectural Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 35,992 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 19,618 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Columbia, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Architectural Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Design Education
- Social and Cultural Bases of Design
- Learning Environments for Design
- History of the Designed Environment
- Design Planning and Analysis
- Aesthetics of Design
- Universal Design/Accessibility
- Environment and Aging
- Housing, Neighborhood Design, and Sustainability
- Programming, Design and Post-Occupancy Evaluation
- Facility Management and Design
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Application statement of graduate goals and educational objectives discussing which of the department\'s emphasis areas is of interest; intentions regarding MA or MS; and request for a specific advisor.
- 3 letters of recommendation (excluding MU Architectural Studies faculty).
- Graduate School application.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 35,992 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 19,618 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 35,992 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 19,618 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Missouri - Columbia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Missouri - Columbia
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, United States
University of Missouri - Columbia is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 12