Distance Bachelor Degree in Architecture and Building

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by jackrussell, Nov 30, 2009.

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  1. jackrussell

    jackrussell Member

    Anyone can recommend an accredited as well as professional recognized degree as above?
     
  2. CalDog

    CalDog New Member

    In most states, an NAAB-accredited B.Arch. or M.Arch. degree is required (or at least preferred) to qualify for an architect's license. It is difficult to offer NAAB degrees via distance learning, because of the requirements for supervised hands-on work.

    The only NAAB-accredited distance program that I am aware of is the master's-level M.Arch. program at Boston Architectural College. It costs about $15,000 per semester in tuition and fees, and requires 8 days of residency in Boston per semester.

    You may be able to find non-NAAB BS or BA programs in architecture or architectural studies by distance. However, the lack of NAAB accreditation would likely be a significant handicap to professional employment or advancement in this field, depending on state law.
     
  3. Daniel Luechtefeld

    Daniel Luechtefeld New Member

    ...and admission requires one already be a working architect and hold a baccalaureate in Architecture:

    Qualified candidates for the degree will have earned a bachelor’s degree with an architecture major, and have worked in the profession under a licensed architect for at least one year.
     
  4. jackrussell

    jackrussell Member

    You guys are virtually walking dictionaries in distance education :) .

    I need one for Malaysia, so I think it should be more towards British accredition for architecture. Wonder if NAAB-accredited is applicable? I heard that University of Liverpool is quite good but quite expensive and not sure if it has dl, any other recommendations?
     
  5. CalDog

    CalDog New Member

    Board of Architects Malaysia recognizes certain schools in Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, and UK, as listed here. The Board further states that:
    This does not sound encouraging for acceptance of distance programs. You might want to pose your question to the Board directly. There may not be any DL programs acceptable to them.
     
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