Master of Arts (MA) Degree in the field of Architecture

Rice University

Program Learning Outcomes for the MA Degree in the field of Architecture

Upon completing the MA degree in the field of Architecture, students will be able to:

1. Integrate architecture and advanced research to address the most pressing and complex issues of design, environment, and culture.
2. Develop research techniques and knowledge of advanced systems, techniques, and processes.
3. Innovate the knowledge and practice of architecture through advanced critical thinking and experimentation.

The MS degree can be either a thesis or a non-thesis master's degree depending on the option the student pursues. The program's student population will include those with backgrounds in architecture as well as other fields: individuals with BA, BS equivalent, or more advanced degrees in architecture or other disciplines are invited to apply. Coursework will include offerings from the School of Architecture and other departments across Rice University. The MS degree in the field of Architecture is a degree program structured around a three-semester-long exploration of a topic, led by a Rice School of Architecture faculty member.