<p>I have two questions, are all B.Arch programs five year programs?
Also, is there a difference between a B.Arch and B.A/B.S in Architecture degree?</p>
<p>Thank you in advance.</p>
<p>every BArch program that I know is a 5 year program</p>
<p>a BArch is a 5 year program that allows you to get your license in 5 years (once you complete the BArch program)</p>
<p>a BA/BS in architecture is 4 years and requires you to take a 2 yr Master (MArch) in Architecture to be able to sit for your license exam. </p>
<p>So, a BArch saves you one year of school and allows you to start working earlier.</p>
<p>I’m somewhat unclear under what circumstances an M.Arch can be completed in two years. Most of the M.Arch programs that my son investigated are 3 or 3.5 years.</p>
<p>From what my son found: U of Illinois is a 4+2; getting a BS in architecture studies and then go to U of I for MArch for 2 years. Looking at the Guide to Architecture Schools, some schools do not offer a 2 year MArch. U of Cincinnati was also a 4+2 ( in reality a 5+2 due to coop). Some schools offer the 2 year MArch and the 3 or 3.5 year MArch.</p>
<p>The 2 year M.Arch is for those students who already have a 4-year B.S. in Architecture. Those with another major would enter a 3+ years M.Arch.</p>