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As a student here, you have the opportunity to take advantage of UVA’s proud history as a renowned research university, with nationally and internationally ranked programs, distinguished faculty, and robust resources. The Master of Architecture program welcomes applicants with any four-year Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.

Throughout the architecture curriculum, we build upon strengths as an inherently interdisciplinary community, working both within and across our four departments: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban + Environmental Planning, and Architectural History.

The study and practice of architecture, design, planning, history and landscape architecture spans local to global scales and contexts.

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At UVA School of Architecture, our undergraduate Architecture programs are framed by an innovative curriculum that addresses the many ways in which design shapes and invents the world around us. The work of our students and faculty is investigative, critical, articulate, experimental and rigorous.

The School of Architecture is a close-knit and dynamic community, where students and faculty alike contribute collectively to define a vibrant studio and academic culture, emphasizing design excellence and social impact through bold investigation, inquiry, and acts of making.

Describe why you are interested in architecture as a professional field and explain how UVA School of Architecture will help you meet your goals. Include any work, volunteer, internship experiences or academic projects that have prepared you for this field of study as well as your research interests and career aspirations.

UVA School of Architecture is home to four closely related departments — architecture, architectural history, landscape architecture, and urban + environmental planning. With access to a wide range of coursework and engagement across these disciplines, undergraduate students at the School of Architecture gain a broad understanding of design ...

At the UVA School of Architecture, our mission is to shape the next generation of innovative leaders, thinkers, designers, and makers who are driven by a shared sense of service as a public university to make the world a better place.