Bachelor of Architecture

USA

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What will I learn?

The Bachelor of Architecture is an 11 semester professional degree accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board that prepares you for licensure by integrating ongoing, real-world design practice with architectural courses.

Wide-Ranging Curriculum

  • Integrated building systems and technology courses help you investigate how buildings perform.
  • History and theory courses place current work into context with other times and places so you can see how where we came from influences where we are today, and where you may go tomorrow.
  • Design studios build your capacity to combine ideas and innovate new ones, supported by drawing and making courses.
  • Media courses harness the power of digital and physical making, offering you a range of visual languages to communicate your ideas.
  • Liberal education employs the arts, humanities, and sciences to explore our place in the world.
  • Professional practice courses build your understanding of how to manage projects, create a design practice, and sustain a mission.

Career Options

The B. Arch is one step towards receiving professional licensure, allowing you to become a practicing architect of buildings and more. While pursuing your license requires additional years of education and real-world practice, you are also prepared for a variety of careers with just your B. Arch, such as:

  • Architect
  • Design builder
  • Real estate developer
  • Client representative

Which department am I in?

School of Architecture

Study options

Full Time (11 semesters)

Tuition fees
$26,800.00 (22,40,428) per year
Per Semester: Fall 2023, Spring 2024 USD $13,400 (12-18 Credits); Per Semester: Summer 2023) USD $882 (Per 1.0 Credit)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected January 2025

Venue

School of Architecture

320 Newbury Street,

BOSTON,

Massachusetts,

2115, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

International students who hold a U.S. high school diploma or the equivalency of a U.S. high school diploma (completion of secondary education) OR International students who are currently studying at a community college or another college or university and wish to transfer to the BAC. English Proficiency: Internet-based TOEFL 79, Computer-based TOEFL 213; Paper-based TOEFL 550; IELTS 6.5; PTE Academic 53; CAE 180 (Minimum score of 180 in each skill); Duolingo 105.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Boston Architectural College

The Boston Architectural College is a non-profit private design school that enjoys regional and professional accreditations.

  • Located in the heart of Boston amidst historical buildings
  • Open admission policy that makes design education accessible
  • International students make 22% of the student population
  • Students learn and earn through practice hour opportunities

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