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Master of Building Science

University of Southern California Rank #529
Tuition USD 34,660 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Los Angeles, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Master of Building Science at University of Southern California is a Master 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 Master of Building Science 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 34,660 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
  6. Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Building Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Designing with Natural Forces
  2. Architectural Sustainability Tools and Methods
  3. Theories of Computer Technology
  4. Material + Process: Material Systems
  5. Seminar: Advanced Structures
  6. Seminar: Advanced Environmental Systems
  7. Current Topics in Building Science
  8. Advanced Surface Tectonics: Methods in Material and Enclosure
  9. Sustainability in the Environment: Infrastructures, Urban Landscapes, and Buildings
  10. Research Methods
  11. Conservation Methods and Materials
  12. Sustainable Conservation of the Historic Built Environment
  13. Descriptive and Computational Architectural Geometry
  14. Seismic Design
  15. Parametric Design
  16. Sustainable Design for Healthy Indoor Environments
  17. Lighting Design

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Applicants should have a five-year Bachelor of Architecture degree or its equivalent.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 34,660 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

Tuition fees: USD 34,660 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Southern California 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 Southern California

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University of Southern California

Los Angeles, United States

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months