School Subjects for Architecture

College Majors Architecture Major
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<p>Hi!</p>

<p>So, here's the thing. I want to study Architecture at college and I am wondering if you could help me with my subject list. My school offers the IB so I have chosen the following classes.</p>

<p>Higher Levels:
English
French
Visual Arts</p>

<p>Standard Levels:
Environmental Systems and Societies
Maths
History</p>

<p>Theory Of Knowledge</p>

<p>I am hoping to be able to take AP Physics too as an extra subject, but I don't know yet.</p>

<p>Are the courses listed above suitable for college admission for Undergrad Architecture?</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>Perhaps not a HS subject be see if a community college has a technical drawing class offering.</p>

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<p>Should I take physics? I was thinking maybe I could take a class online? What do you suggest?</p>

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<p>Pink, Do you plan to study architecture in America? If yes, there are two ways to achieve a degree in architecture. Neither requires that you take any special classes in high school, but since math (especially physics and calculus) and art (particularly drawing) are integral to architecture it doesn’t hurt to have a foundation in these areas.</p>

<p>You have two choices:

  1. You can enter directly into a Bachelors of Architecture (B.Arch) program. This is generally a five year program and is narrowly focused on architecture. There are about 50 B.Arch programs in the U.S. Some require that you submit a portfolio of your artwork; some do not. The portfolio should show general artistic talent and creativity. It doesn’t necessarily have to include architectural drawings.</p>

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<li>You can get a four year undergraduate degree in architecture, architectural studies, studio art, art history or, really, anything you’re interested in. This would be a bachelors of art (BA) or bachelors of science (BS). Even if your major is architecture, a BA or BS is different from a B.Arch.<br></li>
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<p>Once you have your BA or BS you would then get a Masters of Architecture (M.Arch) either at the same school or a different school. Depending on the classes you took as an undergraduate this would take another 2.0 to 3.5 years.</p>

<p>Both paths are commonly followed by successful architects. The B.Arch is faster and therefore cheaper, but it requires a commitment to architecture from day one. The BA/BS+M.Arch takes longer and therefore costs more, but it allows you more flexibility.</p>

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<p>ok pinky ! i think we are heading in the same path </p>

<p>in IB I’ve opted for physics eco and history hl
and english math and hindi sl</p>

<p>though i am uncertain about physics… i also plan to swap it with ess and i am looking forward to apply in cornell syracuse etc so will it be a drawback</p>