M.Arch. Architecture

The Master of Architecture program emphasizes an integration of design principles, engineering fundamentals, sustainable and resilient strategies, and business understanding with the constant exploration of innovative building and urban design.

The Department of Architecture at the University of Hartford is a diverse community of practitioners, teachers, and students dedicated to educating future architectural professionals and growing the knowledge base of the profession. Our commitment is to engage architecture in its civic, social, and professional realms for the ultimate benefit of the built environment and those who use it. Studios address history and theory, cultural and environmental analysis, integrative design thinking, interdisciplinary teamwork, and professional presentation.

The program emphasizes an integration of design principles, engineering fundamentals, sustainable and resilient strategies, and business understanding with the constant exploration of innovative building and urban design. Studios address history and theory, cultural and environmental analysis, integrative design thinking, interdisciplinary teamwork, and professional presentation.

The Master of Architecture program prepares students for a variety of professional careers in the design and construction industries. The M.Arch Track 2 is available to qualified students with a preprofessional architecture degree (BS in Architecture, BA in Architecture, etc.) from any institution.

To qualify for admission, applicants must have received an undergraduate preprofessional degree in architecture (such as a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Architecture Design + Technology, or Architectural Engineering Technology) from an accredited college, university, or other institution and have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The student’s background and preparation must be such in content and scope as to indicate the ability to complete successfully the curriculum requirements.