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MDes Design Studies at University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Design Studies is a 36-credit-hour, STEM-designated professional master's degree providing advanced interdisciplinary training in design inquiry, leadership and emerging methods across the built environment disciplines. It is a one-year, three-semester post-professional degree with two full-time on-campus semesters and a summer residency.

Faculty: Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design  |  Department: Design Studies  |  Duration: 1 year (3 semesters), 36 credit hours  |  Location: Fayetteville, AR, United States

What you will study

A 24-credit core covers research methods, design leadership and advanced studio practice (two advanced design studios), followed by 12 credit hours of electives in one concentration: Advanced Design, Health and Wellness Design, Integrated Wood Design, Preservation Design, Resiliency Design, or Retail and Hospitality Design. Students finish with a 6-credit Graduate Residency or a 6-credit Capstone Project.

Career pathways

Graduates prepare for leadership roles across design, research and innovation sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Accredited baccalaureate degree in a design discipline (architecture, landscape architecture or interior design); minimum GPA 3.0 on the last 60 hours; TOEFL/IELTS/PTE-A if required. Submit through SlideRoom a personal statement, resume, transcripts, design portfolio and three letters of reference. GRE not required. Application deadline March 1.

Duration: 1 year (3 semesters), 36 credit hours

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