I'm a student in interior design an the University of Cincinnati, and I am unsure if I want to stick with it. I may change over to architecture. Would it be more beneficial for me to get a B.Arch and a M.Arch or a B.Interior and a M.Arch. At the moment, I am thinking about the latter. By the way I am also on my way to a certificate in historical preservation.
i agree - finish up the interior degree then go for the mArch. unless you just started the interior program in which case it may make sense to turn to the dark side right now.
As Strawbeary suggests, your decision should rest soundly on the objectives you've set with respect to your education. However, I would recomment that you consider the following as well.
As a graduate architect, you are in no way precluded from pursuing ID as a preferred career path. I know many graduate architects, including licensed architects, who spend all of their time (happily) practicing as interior designers.
Conversely, as a graduate interior designer, it is very difficult, if not impossible, to obtain a license to practice architecture.
How about B.S. Arch - a 4 year degree? That wasn't one of your listed options. Then you can probably do a two year M. Arch if you decide you really want to continue..
If you're good then you can probably get a great scholarship to get the Master's.
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I'm a student in interior design an the University of Cincinnati, and I am unsure if I want to stick with it. I may change over to architecture. Would it be more beneficial for me to get a B.Arch and a M.Arch or a B.Interior and a M.Arch. At the moment, I am thinking about the latter. By the way I am also on my way to a certificate in historical preservation.
i agree - finish up the interior degree then go for the mArch. unless you just started the interior program in which case it may make sense to turn to the dark side right now.
how far along are you with your b.interior?
I transfered into it, so I'm still in my first year.
As many have posted elsewhere when this topic comes up: which track will leave you with the least debt upon graduation? That's the route to take.
What is your goal?
As Strawbeary suggests, your decision should rest soundly on the objectives you've set with respect to your education. However, I would recomment that you consider the following as well.
As a graduate architect, you are in no way precluded from pursuing ID as a preferred career path. I know many graduate architects, including licensed architects, who spend all of their time (happily) practicing as interior designers.
Conversely, as a graduate interior designer, it is very difficult, if not impossible, to obtain a license to practice architecture.
How about B.S. Arch - a 4 year degree? That wasn't one of your listed options. Then you can probably do a two year M. Arch if you decide you really want to continue..
If you're good then you can probably get a great scholarship to get the Master's.
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