Program Overview
The Architectural Studies with Emphasis in Design with Digital Media at University of Missouri - Columbia is a MA programme in Arts & Design 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 arts & design. 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 with Emphasis in Design with Digital Media 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 with Emphasis in Design with Digital Media programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Design computing and cognition
- Design process using digital media and creativity research
- Virtual reality and augmented reality technologies for design visualization
- Advanced visualization technologies for environment-behavior simulation
- Building Information Modeling
- Building Simulation
- Human-computer interaction aspects of digital tools for design
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
All applicants must have a U.S. bachelor\'s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution. Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent degree from a college or university recognized by a regional accrediting agency.
3.0 or better GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework (for applicants with less than a master\'s degree).
Standardized test scores such as the GRE or GMAT (if required by the academic program).
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 2015-08-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 30