School of Architecture · Graduate

M.S. in Architecture Curriculum

A 30-credit-hour, STEM-designated research degree, typically completed in three semesters, for students building advanced expertise in the design of better-performing built environments.

GT CatalogM.S. in Architecture

  • 30Total credit hours
  • 3Semesters, typical length
  • 6Defined concentrations
  • Thesis6-credit master’s thesis

Curriculum

Degree requirements

Every student completes two fundamental research courses, two foundation courses, a design application course, and a master’s thesis. Concentration electives let students focus their study in one of the School’s defined concentrations.

The concentration electives listed are illustrative; current offerings are posted on the M.S. program pages. With the area advisor’s approval, other coursework, including guided self-study, may be substituted. Special topics coursework used for the Design Application requirement must meet additional qualifications described in the student handbook.

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RequiredFundamental Courses

6 credits

  • ARCH 6512Research Colloquium3
  • ARCH 7625Theories of Inquiry3

Foundation CoursesSelect two of the following

6 credits

  • ARCH 6242Building Physics Modeling3
  • ARCH 6243Evidence-Based Design3
  • ARCH 6502Scripting for Architecture and Design3
  • ARCH 6508Shape Grammars3

Design ApplicationSelect one of the following

6 credits

  • ARCH 6050Design + Research Studio 26
  • ARCH 8903Special Problems6

RequiredMaster’s Thesis

6 credits

  • ARCH 7000Master’s Thesis6

Concentration ElectivesSelect 6 credit hours

6 credits

  • ARCH 6020Media + Modeling 2
  • ARCH 6210Architectonics
  • ARCH 6228Analytical Investigations in Urban Design
  • ARCH 6241Building Simulation in Design Practice
  • ARCH 6316Practice of Architecture 2
  • ARCH 6352Theory of Architecture 2
  • ARCH 6503Building Information Modeling: Concepts and Applications
  • ARCH 6506Construction Materials, Systems, and Fabrications
  • ARCH 6507Parametric Modeling and Design
  • ARCH 6510Advanced Productions
  • ARCH 6513Building Systems & Data
  • ARCH 7030Media + Modeling 3
  • ARCH 7360Design & Climate Change
  • ARCH 8630Architecture, Space & Culture
  • ARCH 8833Special Topics: Data Driven Methods
  • ARCH 8833Special Topics: Data Driven Parametric Design
  • ARCH 8833Special Topics: Advanced Shape Grammars
  • ARCH 8833Special Topics: Spatial Analytics

Concentrations

Explore the School’s defined M.S. concentrations.

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M.S. in Architecture

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