Architecture (M.Arch.)
“One positive attribute that I appreciate about UL Lafayette’s Architecture program is the heavy focus on design. Typically, architecture schools lean towards either a technical or a design-centric approach. UL Lafayette, however, strikes a healthy balance of the two while maintaining a heavy emphasis on design and artistic expression.”
You should consider our NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture degree if:
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You want to become a licensed architect.
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You are a creative problem-solver.
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You have already completed your bachelor’s degree.
Our Masters of Architecture program focuses on community outreach and topic-based studios where you'll work hands-on with the faculty, members of the community, and your classmates to tackle difficult problems – from the local to the global – in areas such as sustainability, social responsibility, urbanism, and more.
This program prepares students for licensure and professional practice within the state of Louisiana and the United States. For more information regarding credentialing requirements, visit the licensure programs page.
Architecture at UL Lafayette
Using Creativity to Make an Impact
You’ll gain hands-on experience helping cities, small towns, and neighborhoods visualize their potential as communities. You’ll increase knowledge by working in the Louisiana coastal territory to reduce environmental vulnerability, enhance ecosystem resilience, and promote cultural sustainability.
Students may also engage with one of our exciting research institutes – the Community Design Workshop, Louisiana Housing Lab, and Building Institute.
Learn about community outreach and researchTravel Opportunities
Every summer, students from the School of Architecture & Design may travel to Italy or France to study design, history, and culture through Study Abroad opportunities. Graduate students also participate in national conferences for recognition of their work.
More about special study opportunitiesInternships
Graduate students can also gain additional professional experience through summer internships with the IEXX (Internship Exchange Experience) at architecture firms and offices across the U.S.
Organizations and Associations
Get involved on campus with an organization or association specifically for students of the School of Architecture and Design. Join the American Institute of Architecture Students, the National Organization of Minority Architects, or Tao Sigma Delta to make connections that will last a lifetime.
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