B.A. in Architectural Studies: Fees & Entry Requirements at The Catholic University of America – Globally Recruit, USA

What will I learn?

The Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies degree combines a liberal arts education with a general study of architecture and design. Students may select elective requirements across a broad range of architectural topics or concentrate them within a particular area of focus such as architectural history, theory, design, or technology. This four-year degree program requires a minimum of 120 credit hours. This program is specifically designed for students seeking exposure to the contents and concepts of architecture within a liberal arts framework.

The B.A. in Architectural Studies is not a pre-professional degree leading to a conventional 2-year master of architecture professional program. And consequently, the program is not designed to prepare the student either for architectural registration or for entry into the architecture profession. It is specifically designed for students seeking exposure to the conceptual content of architecture. The curriculum is a powerful platform from which to pursue graduate education in related fields or a Master of Architecture three-year program to pursue architectural registration.

Which department am I in?

School of Architecture and Planning

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$57,630.00 (48,62,470) per year
University Services Fee - 590
Start date

Expected August 2027

Venue

CUA Campus

620 Michigan Ave., N.E.,

Chicago,

Washington,

20064, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

International students applying to Catholic University must have successfully completed a university preparatory course of study at a secondary school (a minimum of 12 years of primary and secondary school training comprising the equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma).

Acceptable Test Scores

TOEFL - 80 Internet (should have at least 20 out of 30 in each category); 150 Paper; 213 Computer.

IELTS - 6.5 (individual test module scores are also reviewed in addition to the overall score to ensure proficiency)

Duolingo - 105

PTE - 58

Application deadline for Fall semester (Sept. to Dec.): Nov. 1 - Early Action and Early Decision I application deadline; Feb. 1 - Regular Decision and Early Decision II application deadline.

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

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