Overview

The undergraduate curriculum in Architectural History from University of Virginia provides an introduction to the discipline within a liberal arts program. Students select one of the following concentrations by the first semester of their second year: Architectural History or Historic Preservation.

The first year of study is a shared Common First Year curriculum, wherein students take courses in three School of Architecture departments: Architecture, Urban + Environmental Planning, and Architectural History.

During the fourth year of study, students develop a thesis on a topic of their choice, researching and writing an advanced paper, while working closely with a faculty member within the department.

Architectural History department

The Architectural History department offers a wide range of lecture, practice-based and seminar courses, including the following architectural history areas:

American

Asian

European

Mediterranean

Programme Structure

Courses included:

History of Architecture

Experiencing Architecture: Mindful Ways to Explore Our Built Environment

Urban and Environmental Planning

Advising Seminars

Writing and Critical Inquiry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

122 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charlottesville, United States

Disciplines

Architecture History Art History View 1569 other Bachelors in History in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The University of Virginia accepts applications from first-year and transfer students through the Common Application. Students are required to submit their portion of the application online. Counselors and teachers may choose to submit their documents online or by mail.

We do not accept resumes, research papers, or supplemental application items that do not fit the criteria for arts supplements.

Students whose first language is not English or who have attended an English-speaking school for fewer than two years are encouraged to provide evidence of their English proficiency by submitting the results of the TOEFL or the IELTS.

We require one counselor recommendation and one teacher evaluation for each first-year application.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

56676 USD / year

≈ 56676 USD / year
Out-of-State

56676 USD / year

≈ 56676 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17446 USD / year

≈ 17446 USD / year

Living costs

Charlottesville

United States

990 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Architectural History department

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Charlottesville

Funding

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