Understanding the need for professionals with the knowledge and skills of more than one discipline, the Department of Architecture offers a number of concurrent graduate degree programs with other departments and colleges at UC Berkeley. Please see the links below for program descriptions and admissions information.

• Building and Site Design (M.Arch/MLA)
• City and Regional Planning (M.Arch/MCP)
• International and Area Studies (M.Arch/MS/Ph.D. and MA)
• New Media (Ph.D. Designated Emphasis)
• Structural Engineering (M.Arch/MS)
  
  

For questions about any of the concurrent programs, contact the Architecture Graduate Office at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

International and Area Studies (Master of Architecture or Ph.D. in Architecture and Master of Arts)

The concurrent MA program in International and Area Studies (IAS) is designed to complement the graduate degree programs in architecture. It is intended to produce graduate students who combine advanced professional training with a detailed knowledge of contemporary international issues or particular world areas or countries. The content of each MA program will be shaped in consultation with the departmental IAS adviser to meet the specific needs and interests of the individual student.

In addition to satisfying all Graduate Division and departmental requirements for the Master of Architecture or Ph.D. degrees, students in this concurrent program must complete a minimum of 24 units outside architecture in the special area agreed upon with the IAS adviser. Contact Student Affairs Officer Saba Sohail at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if you are interested in this program.

Admissions

Applicants may only apply for the concurrent degree program with International and Area Studies once they are admitted to and enrolled in the Department of Architecture. Please contact Student Affairs Officer Saba Sohail at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for additional information.

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New Media (Ph.D. in Architecture and Designated Emphasis in New Media)

Another program of interest to architecture graduate students is the Designated Emphasis (DE) in New Media. The program is currently offered only to Ph.D. students but is expected to be made available to M.Arch. and M.S. students in the future. The DE in New Media comprises a set of courses with content in the history, theory and practice of computationally-based representation, and communication and interpretation of information. Details on the program may be found at the Berkeley Center for New Media website.

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Structural Engineering (Master of Architecture and Master of Science)

The complexity of modern structures requires the design and supervision of both architects and structural engineers. The growing inter-reliance of these two disciplines creates a demand for professionals capable of viewing a possible structure both as an architect and as a structural engineer. The concurrent M.Arch and MS Structural Engineering program offered by the Department of Architecture and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Division of Structural Engineering, Mechanics, and Materials enables students to obtain this valuable combination of professional disciplines with up to 24 fewer units than if the two degrees were pursued separately.

Admissions

Applicants to the concurrent program are expected to hold the BS degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Exceptions may be made for students with architecture degrees with a minor in civil engineering, or for students who have completed substantial course work in civil engineering. Contact the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering for further information about prerequisite course work. 

Applicants should apply online and select the M.Arch/MS degree option. Materials required by the Architecture Department should be sent to the Architecture Graduate Admissions Office, with a copy of all materials except the portfolio sent to the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Continuing Master of Architecture students interested in the concurrent program should apply directly to the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Please check both department websites (Structural Engineering Admissions and M.Arch Admissions) for required admission materials and instructions. Deadline: December 15, for admission the following fall semester. 

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