Master of Science [M.S] [Architecture] From University of California

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Master of Science [M.S] (Architecture)

STEM Course

2 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Architecture

₹4.7 L/Yr

$5,721 /Yr

The Master of Science (M.Sc) in Architecture at the University of California is a 2 years program.
It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
The department offers an accredited professional Master of Architecture (MArch), a post-professional Master of Advanced Architectural Design (MAAD), Master of Science (MSc), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees.
MSc is a non-professional degree program that offers the opportunity for advanced research in specialized areas within the architecture curriculum.
This research degree is appropriate for those who already hold a degree in architecture but wish to study a particular subfield.
All students must complete a minimum of 36 units, regardless of the degree they have come into the program, with a minimum of 16 units being graduate courses in Architecture.
The culmination of the student’s program is a research thesis or project report.
The degree emphasizes course work and supervised independent research in one of the following areas of study:
- Building Science
- Technology and Sustainability as well as History
- Theory and Society
Students from related disciplines may be accepted into the program, provided they demonstrate experience related to the discipline of architecture.
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) at UC Berkeley offers one of the strongest research and instructional programs in this field anywhere in the world.
It provides world-class, award-winning faculty that bring both broad and deep intellectual diversity to the educational community.
University of California, Berkeley ranks 2^nd US, 5^th worldwide in Architecture/Built Environment by QS Ranking.

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹474214 (USD 5721)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing	₹1296897 (USD 15646)
Food	₹604102 (USD 7288)
Health Insurance	₹252317 (USD 3044)
Compulsory Fees	₹46750 (USD 564)
International differential fee	₹507453 (USD 6122)
Miscellaneous expenses	₹57940 (USD 699)
Total Cost	₹2765459 (USD 33363)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must complete a bachelor's degree or the recognized equivalent from an accredited institution.
Students hold a satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale.
Students have enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in their chosen field.
The submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program.

English Language proficiency:

All students from countries or political entities in which the official language is not English are required to submit official evidence of English language proficiency.
This applies to students from Bangladesh, Burma, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Latin America, the Middle East, the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, most European countries, and Quebec (Canada).

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

300 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE updated

54 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

Resume: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
Personal History Statement: It describes how their background, accomplishments, and life experiences led to their decision to pursue the graduate degree for which they are applying.
College Transcripts: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

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Career and Placement after Course

The careers after graduation are:

Architecture
Interior Design
Construction
Urban planning
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