Program Overview
The Architecture at University of Tennessee Knoxville is a MSc programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 18 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 architecture & urban planning. 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 Architecture 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: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 15,025 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,801 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Knoxville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Architecture programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Landscape Designer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Real Estate Developer
- Heritage Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Special Topics in Architecture
- History and Theory of Architectural Stewardship
- Preservation Technology
- History of American Architecture
- Advanced Architectural Design: Sustainable Architecture
- Advanced Architectural Design: Special Topics
- Design VII: Diploma Thematic Studio
- Special Topics in Architecture
- Design Communication I
- Design Communication II
- Living Systems II: Plants in Design
- Directed Readings in Architecture
- Foreign Study
- Independent Study
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Master of Architecture, Post-professional (MArch PP) requires a minimum of 36 semester credit hours of graduate course work, taking approximately three semesters of full-time study. A concentration area of study from among the currently available options ought to be selected. Self-designed concentrations will also be considered upon petition to the Chair, Graduate Architecture Programs.
- The MArch (PP) requires 6 credit hours of Thesis 500 with a public presentation and oral defense of the thesis.
- Master of Architecture, Advanced Placement (MArch AP) requires a minimum of 60 semester credit hours of graduate course work, taking approximately two years of full-time study. A concentration within the program options is optional.
- MArch normally requires 102 semester credit hours of graduate course work, taking approximately three and a half years of full-time study. Students with prior formal education in design may receive advanced placement upon admission. In such cases, a minimum of 75 semester credit hours of graduate course work will be required. A concentration within the program is optional.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 15,025 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,801 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 15,025 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,801 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Tennessee Knoxville 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 Tennessee Knoxville
University of Tennessee Knoxville
Knoxville, United States
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is a public land-grant research university in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1794, two years before Tennessee became the 16th state, it is...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 18 months