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PhD Architecture at University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley, United States

Programme overview

This advanced research-based degree prepares students with outstanding academic records for careers in teaching and scholarship in architecture and its related areas, or in roles in government or private companies and organizations that require specialization and experience in research. The program emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach of both depth and breadth as part of the student’s formal coursework and original research.

Faculty: Graduate Division  |  Department: Architecture  |  Duration: 6 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Berkeley, CA, United States

What you will study

The Ph.D. in Architecture is a research degree appropriate for those seeking careers in teaching and scholarship in architecture and its related areas, or in roles in government or professional consultation that require depth in specialization and experience in research. Berkeley’s Ph.D. program in architecture is interdisciplinary in outlook, reaching into the various disciplines related to architecture and incorporating substantial knowledge from outside fields.

Career pathways

Graduates enter career areas including Architecture, Arts & Entertainment, Nonprofit, Planning & Environmental Design.

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Application information

Duration: 6 years

Apply through the official page: https://grad.berkeley.edu/admissions/

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