BS/BA/BDA or an Unrelated Field ?

College Majors Architecture Major
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<p>Hey everyone - if were to attend the UMinn, I would have the choice between a BDA, BA, or BS in architecture. There is no BArch. And from what I've been hearing, job prospects are fairly low right now. Would it be smarter to get an undergraduate degree in something else, and then get my masters in architecture? Either way, I'd still have to go to grad school, and would a degree in a different field (I'm thinking environmental science, or maybe civil/environmental engineering) make me more marketable when I do finally get my MArch?</p>

<p>Or, should I continue with one of the above architecture majors and focus on becoming the best architect I can be?</p>

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<p>Same question here. My situation is similar to mozzetti.</p>

<p>UCincinnati BS in Interior Design (five-year) to M.Arch in top school?
or Tulane M.Arch (five-year) to another M.Arch from top school?</p>

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<p>The advantage to getting a BS in architecture before your MArch is that you can get the masters much faster and save tuition and also be employed sooner.</p>

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<p>i agree with futurearchitect7, if you get a bs in civil engineering then the MArch takes 3 years whereas if you get a bs in architecture, a MArch takes 2 years so you save a year of tuition cost. However, if you and your family are still financial sound (and if you are you are lucky), then maybe you could take the bs in civil engineering, because i know alot of people say originally they thought they were interested in architecture, but dropped out because they like civil engineering better. also, if you were able to know about the structure of a building, it will make you more attractive because you have a wider degree of knowledge.</p>

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<p>Lyx:For Tulane, why would you have to go to another school for a MArch? Going to Tulane you would already have a MArch. Unless someone else does, I don’t see the necessity.</p>

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<p>I was under the assumption that a BS, BA, or BDA in architecture all allow you to get your masters in two years. Is it just the BS that allows you to do so?</p>

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<p>I have the same question for lyx as msheft. One M.Arch. is all one would need, and Tulane’s M.Arch. is accredited by the NAAB.</p>

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<p>i was under the assumption that you need a bs in architecture. i think that it would depend on the amount of architecture that the degree covered. i looked at ND’s requirement, and it says “the Path B graduate course of study leads to a 2 year master of architecture (MArch) professional degree, an is intended for people holding a four-year undergraduate preprofessional degree with a major in architecture.”</p>

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<p>I suggest that you look at the book Architect: A candid guide to the profession by Roger Lewis. Its a great book, and starting on page 40 is a great explanation of the ways in which you can get a degree. Its published by MIT so chances are you can find it on the web. </p>

<p>Good luck with whatever path you choose.</p>

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<p>Alright, sweet! I’ll definitely check that out. Thank you.</p>