The Master of Science in Architecture at the City College of New York caters to students looking to enhance their design abilities and broaden their knowledge of architectural theory and practice.

School: Spitzer School of Architecture, City College of New York
Course: Master of Science in Architecture
Location: New York, USA
Course dates: August 2025 to December 2026
Application deadline: 1 May 2025

Our Master of Science in Architecture programme is directed at students who already hold a five-year, accredited Bachelor of Architecture degree and who wish to deepen their design abilities and expand their knowledge of contemporary theory, social practice, technology and environmental systems.

Course duration

One and a half years (three semesters), full-time, 48 credits, or longer with a lighter course load each semester

Curriculum

Students take a research seminar and studio each semester and round out their studies by choosing from a number of elective courses. Open-ended and flexible in many respects, the programme does have certain priorities: interdisciplinary, the city as a learning lab, experimental learning and social engagement. ‌

True to the unique spirit of New York City, our studio network offers dynamic core training with many opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and partnership with our graduate landscape architecture and urban design students.

Our Master of Science in Urban Sustainability and J. Max Bond Center for Urban Futures affiliated programs lend expertise and focus across the curriculum.

This program is STEM designated.

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Top image: courtesy of the City College of New York. Bottom image: courtesy of Gilbert Santana, B Arch ’19.

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