Graduate Degrees

GRADUATE DEGREES

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The Architecture Program at The University of Texas at Austin values intellectual ambition and cultural relevance in architectural production. Our teaching and research is founded on a shared interest in ambitious buildings. We uphold an integrated, close-knit design studio model encouraging dialogue, collaboration, risk-taking, and innovation.

CRITICAL PRACTICE

Since its founding in 1909, the School of Architecture has been one of the most distinguished schools of architecture in the country. Alumni of the School of Architecture include internationally recognized leaders of Snøhetta Craig Dykers and Elaine Molinar, and David Lake of Lake|Flato. The most recent DesignIntelligence survey ranked the UT School of Architecture as the #1 "More Hired From" Architecture Program in our size group. In addition to our Career Services Office, the school has a robust Professional Residency Program, through which students can join significant architectural offices around the world. Additionally, Visiting Professorships bring noted architects to teach Advanced Design studios within the school on a regular basis, and a high percentage of our full-time faculty are themselves noted practitioners.

DEGREE PROGRAMS

Architectural section drawing showing a multi-level building with detailed interior rooms, staircases, and passageways, set against a dark background. A bold black line extends to the right, resembling a schematic path.

MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE [MARCH]

The Master of Architecture is an accredited first professional degree. It fulfills the professional degree requirements for registration as an architect.* It is designed for students entering either with no academic training in architecture or a four-year bachelor’s “pre-arch” degree and who wish to enter the profession of architecture.

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Four architectural drawings showing the east and south elevations and sections of a modern, two-story glass and wood building with people, dogs, and birds for scale. The building sits by water, featuring large windows and minimal design.

MASTER OF ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN [MAAD]

The post-professional Master of Advanced Architectural Design degree is a design-oriented program that offers students with an accredited B. Arch. degree the resources for personal and professional growth in an area of concentration of their choosing under the guidance of a faculty mentor.

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STUDENT WORK

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An isometric illustration shows a futuristic, circular city with pastel-colored buildings and structures on a grid platform in a desert landscape, connected by roads. Sparse plants and rocks are scattered outside the city.

Architectural rendering of a tall, modern building with a grid-like wooden facade stands among trees and smaller structures under a partly cloudy sky, with people walking near the entrance and lush greenery in the foreground.

Digital rendering of a futuristic architectural building with sharp, angular shapes, large glass surfaces, and illuminated walkways at night. Several people walk on the paths, and drones fly in the cloudy sky above the dramatic structure.

Architectural rendering of a single-story white building with a red roof sitting behind lush tall grass and a gravel path. A tree and shrubs are in front, with sheds and barns in the background. Two people are walking in the left foreground under a partly cloudy sky.

Model photos and architectural diagrams of a modern, angular structure. The left side shows the building model outdoors from different angles; the right side features technical floor plans and descriptive text explaining the design concept.

A black-and-white architectural diagram shows an exploded axonometric drawing of a building on the left and a bird’s-eye view of a city block with high-rise structures and streets on the right.

Illustration of a modern architectural park with curved red buildings, grassy areas, trees, paved walkways, and a pool with people swimming and walking throughout the space.

A digital rendering shows a modern park with tiered green spaces, benches, and trees beside a bridge. Below, a sports field with players in white outlines extends under the structure, with pathways and seating areas throughout the park.

Digital rendering of a complex arrangement of modern, box-shaped modular units stacked densely, each featuring open balconies and wooden railings, resembling an abstract architectural structure.

A grayscale infographic shows three interconnected circular dials labeled “Chronologic,” “Legal,” and “Social,” with arrows linking each to related case studies and news clippings around the image’s sides.

A digital architectural rendering shows an L-shaped, multi-story building complex with blue-tinted glass facades and central courtyards, surrounded by geometric, white structures and elevated roads.

Architectural rendering of a modern city square at dusk with people walking, cars parked, and a large, contemporary building with glass and concrete facade as the focal point. Trees line the paved area and silhouettes of birds are visible in the sky.

Architectural rendering of a modern courtyard with beige buildings, palm trees, and plants surrounding a pool where people relax, swim, and sunbathe under umbrellas on a sunny day. A person in a wheelchair moves along a pathway.

Architectural rendering of a sunlit street with people walking and cycling between modern glass buildings, trees lining the sides, and a tram on the right. The scene is bright and lively, suggesting an urban, eco-friendly setting.

A cross-section view of a modern, partially underground building with large windows, sloped roofs, and outdoor stairs, set in an earthy landscape with trees in the background under a cloudy sky.

Digital illustration of a woman on a balcony overlooking a lively, modern residential community with white buildings, greenery, people socializing, and various shops and cafes at street level under a bright sky.

Six isometric architectural diagrams show a progression from simple rectangular buildings to complex, multi-faceted structures with varying rooflines, cutout sections, and landscaped ground patterns on a rectangular plot.

Architectural rendering of a modern, angular concrete building partially buried in snow sits on a mountain slope, surrounded by snowy peaks under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.

Architectural rendering of a modern lab with wooden walls and large windows overlooks snowy mountains. A scientist works at a counter, while two people in winter gear walk outside on a terrace. Desks, shelves, and maps fill the workspace.

Architectural floor plan of a multi-wing building with pathways, green trees, and outdoor seating areas. Internal units and common areas are visible. Street labels W. 20th St. and Guadalupe St. appear at the edges.

Digital illustration of a modern outdoor courtyard with geometric gray walls featuring large abstract murals. People are walking, sitting at tables, and talking. There are green bushes and a tree, creating a calm, urban atmosphere.

Architectural model of a site with two large red-brown buildings, a smaller white building with yellow tables outside, trees, walkways, and parking areas, displayed on a neutral background.

Architectural rendering of a modern building with a large overhanging roof and a façade of vertical, light-colored structural elements is shown from the street, with trees and houses on a sloped road in the foreground.

Black-and-white architectural section drawing showing a mountain with buildings, trees, and a tower structure in the foreground. Hilly terrain is visible in the background.

A digital architectural cross-section of a multi-story building with plants on the roof; neon yellow human figures stand and interact on different floors, with birds flying outside against a dark, striped background.

An isometric wireframe drawing of a geometric building with multiple intersecting rectangular volumes, stairs, and platforms, shown on a plain white background.

A geometric sculpture made of thin wooden sticks connected in a complex, open framework, forming an abstract, angular structure. The sculpture is set against a plain black background.

Black and white architectural drawing showing clustered pitched-roof buildings, trees, paths, and nearby rectangular structures, viewed from an elevated, angled perspective. The scene suggests a planned neighborhood layout.

Digital rendering of a modern, pyramid-like building rises from the water, featuring sloped sides, thin vertical columns, and a rooftop garden with people. City skyscrapers stand in the background under a pink sky. Waves crash against the structure.

A futuristic architectural 3D rendered model shows a large, tree-like building with stacked, irregular white blocks, terraces, and greenery on multiple levels, surrounded by more traditional white buildings under a blue sky.

Digital rendering of a geometric architectural structure with multiple layered platforms, stairs, and terraces. People are scattered throughout the levels, sitting or walking, while sunlight casts strong shadows across the scene.

In this architectural rendering, a person kayaks on a calm pond with birds nearby; another person sits in a canoe. In the background, there is a modern red brick building and tall city buildings surrounded by greenery.

A collage featuring historic photos and architectural drawings of the Texas Memorial Museum, alongside a modern site plan with highlighted building outlines in red. Trees, pathways, and surrounding structures are visible.

Black-and-white architectural site plan showing a pathway leading from a circular seating area under a large tree to a modern, angular house. Outdoor furniture, plants, and garden features are visible throughout the landscaped area.

Diagram showing the process of massing: starting with blocks, trimming to site, reducing, arranging unit types, and ending with a 3D printed model with stacked purple, pink, and white components.

Architectural rendering of a modern building with large glass windows illuminated by soft yellow lights, set in an urban environment with trees and silhouettes of people walking nearby.

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Scenes from Michael Moynihan's exhibition "Simulating Democracy: Housing and Computation in Modern Latin America." 📺 🗺️
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This semester, British designers, researchers, and studio partners Anthony Dunne and Fiona Raby joined us for a week-long workshop with students titled "Designing for a World of Many Worlds."
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Simulating Democracy: Housing and Computation in Modern Latin America
▪️ By Michael Moynihan
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With over 29,000 material samples available for students, the Materials Lab is an incredible resource for students.
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Happy holidays from UTSOA 🤍
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Plotting our next move ❌⭕️ enjoy a well-deserved break and come back ready to finish the semester strong!
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Symposium scenes 🍃
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Organized by UTSOA faculty:
Ria Bravo - @riabravodesign
Tara Dudley - @tdudleyphd
Nerea Feliz - @feliz_nerea
Allison Gaskins - @allisonhgaskins
Clay Odom - @studiomodo
Igor Siddiqui - @isssstudio
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What roles and responsibilities do fields engaged in shaping the atmosphere of interiors assume in the age of extreme weather events unfolding across a heating planet? How do atmospheric patterns, traditions, metaphors, or mishaps from the past inform current interior responses?
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📝 Applications are open for 2026-2027 undergraduate and graduate programs!

Apply today to join an interdisciplinary community of designers, planners, and scholars committed to creative exploration, ambitious scholarship and critical practice.

UTSOA at a glance:

CRITICAL PRACTICE

DEGREE PROGRAMS

MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE [MARCH]

MASTER OF ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN [MAAD]

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