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BA Urban Design and Architecture Studies at New York University

New York University, United States

Programme overview

The program in Urban Design and Architecture Studies (UDAS) offers an interdisciplinary and analytic approach to this field, providing both a broad, humanistic perspective on the physical aspects of the city environment and preprofessional training for future architects, city planners, public administrators, and writers on urban problems.

Faculty: College of Arts and Science  |  Duration: 128 credits  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

The major in Urban Design and Architecture Studies requires nine 4-credit courses (36 credits) completed with a grade of C or better, as detailed below. Sample required courses: Writing as Inquiry; History of Architecture: Antiquity to Present; Shaping The Urban Environment.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applies to admission to the school/university, not specific to this major: New York University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions supports the application process for all undergraduate programs at NYU. For additional information about undergraduate admissions, including application requirements, see How to Apply.

Duration: 128 credits

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