Master of Arts in Architectural History

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Master of Arts in Architectural History
HOW TO APPLY

The study of history provides the connection, context, and roots central to the identity of who we were, who we are, and who we might be. History of architecture as a field within the broad intellectual discipline of history has a special role in helping us to understand the built environment and how it affects our lives.

The School of Architecture at The University of Texas at Austin offers a two-stage masters and doctoral program in preparation for college teaching, writing, and specialized research careers. Students work closely with faculty in courses, seminars, and independent research projects to develop independent thought as well as a thorough knowledge of the field and its critical methods. Cross-disciplinary work in the university's distinguished departments of art history, history, philosophy, and geography are encouraged. Students are expected to demonstrate a high degree of competence across a wide range of the history of architecture, together with mastery of a field of specialization.

The Master of Arts in architectural history degree program provides students with an introduction to advanced studies in Architectural History and is a prerequisite for the Ph.D. program. It may be pursued independently. It is ordinarily completed in two years and requires a minimum of 30 hours of coursework, reading knowledge of a foreign language, and a thesis.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS  SAMPLE CURRICULUM

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDY

Students may combine their research on historical topics with a broad array of related subjects. As a major research university, the University of Texas at Austin offers a wide selection of electives, including courses in Art History, American Studies, Classics, Cultural Geography, History, Anthropology, Museum Studies, Latin American Studies, and Asian Studies.

M.S. AND PH.D. IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION

The Historic Preservation program offers Master of Science and Ph.D. degrees for students planning careers in the preservation of significant buildings, cultural landscapes and historic districts. Architectural History majors make take electives or earn certification in Historic Preservation.

DEPARTMENT OF ART AND ART HISTORY, COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS

With the advice and permission of the Program Director, students may select elective courses through the Department of Art History. A large range of courses in Western and Non-Western art history is offered, with particularly strong concentrations in the fields of modern art (including Latin America) and Pre-Columbian art. The faculty, all of them prominent in their respective fields, is one of the largest in the country. The Art History Department's courses in Greek and Roman architecture particularly complement the program in Architectural History.

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