BDA Architecture at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

In the Bachelor of Design in Architecture (BDA) program, students take a broad approach to design as it relates to architecture. Students learn to think through architecture, often in ways and with projects not necessarily tied to the traditional building scale or to building systems. Students use the lens of architecture to address a broad range of issues within the discipline and practice of architecture and as a bridge to other disciplines and modes of practice.

Faculty: College of Design | Duration: 4 years / 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: BDA Primary Core, Design Core - Foundation Design Workshops, Design Core - Advanced Design Workshops, Architecture Electives, Upper-Division Electives Outside the ARCH Designator, Upper Division Writing Intensive Within the Major. All degree-seeking students must complete the University’s Liberal Education requirements . At least 27 upper division credits in the major must be taken at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum GPA 2.8 for college admission. Minimum GPA 2.8 for transfer students. Students apply for admission to the Bachelor of Design (B.D.A.) in Architecture at the end of their first year. Admission is competitive and based on successful completion of required courses, cumulative GPA, and a submission of work samples. Students must be admitted first to the College of Design for Pre-Architecture or receive special permission to apply for the B.D.A. degree program.

Duration: 4 years / 120 credits

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.tc.umn.edu/

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