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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 34,660 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of Building Science 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
- Designing with Natural Forces
- Architectural Sustainability Tools and Methods
- Theories of Computer Technology
- Material + Process: Material Systems
- Seminar: Advanced Structures
- Seminar: Advanced Environmental Systems
- Current Topics in Building Science
- Advanced Surface Tectonics: Methods in Material and Enclosure
- Sustainability in the Environment: Infrastructures, Urban Landscapes, and Buildings
- Research Methods
- Conservation Methods and Materials
- Sustainable Conservation of the Historic Built Environment
- Descriptive and Computational Architectural Geometry
- Seismic Design
- Parametric Design
- Sustainable Design for Healthy Indoor Environments
- Lighting Design
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
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
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, United States
University of Southern California is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months