Master of Architecture
The Master of Architecture, our professional degree, is our primary graduate program at Texas Tech and begins in the fall semester only. This degree is for individuals who wish to gain licensure in architecture and have an approved bachelor’s degree in architecture.
Upon completion of this degree and the requisite internship, you will be eligible to sit for the ARE licensing exam required to be an architect. During this program students are encouraged to spend their summers interning.
About this Degree
This 2-year program is comprised of 60 hours of graduate coursework. Students will learn the foundational principles and history of architecture; explore relationships between form, space, and inhabitation; fabrication techniques and tools; and issues in architecture.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have a B.S. Arch degree and will be required to submit a portfolio, letters of recommendation, and a statement of intent*.
A student must have completed the following minimum education as part of their undergraduate degree in architecture. These courses must earn a C or better in every course.
- 4 sequential architecture design studio courses (5-6 credits each course)
- 2 courses in structure (6 credits)
- 2 courses in material and/or environmental (6 credits)
- 2 courses in architectural history (6 credits)
- 1 course in social behavior science (3 credits)
- 1 course in cultural diversity (3 credits)
- 2 courses in general studies (6 credits)
Students who graduate from the HCOA’s B.S. Arch program with a 3.0 GPA or greater will have the letters of recommendation and statement of intent requirements waived. Students are still required to submit a portfolio and official transcripts for evaluation.
*Graduate school requires other items/information for application. There are further requirements for international students.
Apply for the Fall Semester
The graduate application process is now completed entirely online at TTU Graduate Admissions. Please visit the Graduate School Prospective Students page for more information on applying.
For all questions regarding HCOA graduate admissions, including transfers, reach out to architecture.student.services@ttu.edu.
Deadlines
The HCOA adheres to Texas Tech University's deadlines for applications.
Huckabee College of Architecture
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Address
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Email
architecture@ttu.edu