Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree with a Major in Architectural Studies

BA Degree with a Major in Architectural Studies

Upon completing the BA degree with a major in Architectural Studies, students will be able to:

1. Gain knowledge of the history and theory of architecture in relation to broader social, technological, and cultural practices and transformations.
2. Understand the design process in architecture through a variety of scales and problems and with an appreciation of design’s importance in the quality of our cities and environment.
3. Explore and develop specific interests concerning the discipline and/or its relationship to other fields and endeavors.

BA Degree with a Major in Architectural Studies

For general university requirements, see Graduation Requirements. Students pursuing BA degree with a major in Architectural Studies must complete:

• A minimum of 52 courses (48 credit hours) to satisfy major requirements.
• A minimum of 520 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements.
• A minimum of 2 courses (6 credit hours) taken at 300-level or above.

courses listed below satisfy this major. In certain instances, courses not on this official list may be substituted upon approval of major’s academic advisor, or where applicable, department's Director of Undergraduate Studies. (Course substitutions must be formally applied and entered into Degree Works by major's Official Certifier.) Students and their academic advisors should identify and clearly document courses to be taken.

Applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate English proficiency in one of two ways:

1. Completing at least two years of full-time study in an English language curriculum prior to submitting an application.

2. Submitting one of the following official test scores.

• The Coalition Application or the Common Application and Rice writing supplement
• $75 nonrefundable application fee (must be paid online)
• Official high school transcript in English (or a certified English translation)
• Recommendation Letters
  • School Counselor
  • Teacher 5
  • Teacher 2
• Demonstration of English proficiency
• International Student Financial Statement
• Architecture portfolio (Architecture applicants only)