Is it possible to do my undergrad in civil engineering and then do a masters in architecture? I really wanted to do architecture but the only school I applied to was of course the most competitive and I got rejected. The reason I only applied to one is because my parents have very high standards in terms of school reputation and would only allow that school, trust me if I had the choice I would have applied to the two other schools that offer architect (that's close to where I live).
That aside, I have been accepted for civil engineering so would it be possible to do a masters in architecture right after? Or have I completely screwed up my chances...
senjohnblutarsky
May 12, 15 5:12 pm
You can do so. You'll probably make more as a civil engineer, but in the end, you should do what you want and worry about money later.
natematt
May 13, 15 12:42 am
There is no reason you couldn't.
These programs are very different though. This doesn't mean anything for your ability to go from one to the other, I just don't think you'll end up enjoying one if you enjoy the other. But hey, I don't know you!
tessa.art
May 13, 15 7:51 am
Are there a lot of schools that would accept this though? The two schools I was looking at that are near me says the requirements is a B.Arch.Sci. degree or equivalent. UBC says having any 4 year bachelor degree is fine so does that mean my options are limited?
Volunteer
May 13, 15 8:38 am
"UBC says having any 4 year bachelor degree is fine so does that mean my options are limited?"
This sentence doesn't make any sense at all to me. Why would your options be limited at UBC when they just said any degree is fine?
tessa.art
May 13, 15 8:59 am
Sorry, I meant that so far I've only looked at a couple schools but UBC is the only one that stats any 4 year bachelor degree is fine. So does that mean my choices aren't as diverse compared to someone with a bachelor in architect?
Non Sequitur
May 13, 15 9:06 am
Tessa, UBC is not the only Canadian grad school that accepts non architecture background students. I believe only Waterloo and Mcgill require a BAS or B.Arch (which no longer exists) to apply for Masters.
3tk
May 13, 15 1:45 pm
It's rather common, but do understand that the pedagogy is very different. natematt is right in observing that if you're suited for one, the other may not be a very good fit.
Is it possible to do my undergrad in civil engineering and then do a masters in architecture? I really wanted to do architecture but the only school I applied to was of course the most competitive and I got rejected. The reason I only applied to one is because my parents have very high standards in terms of school reputation and would only allow that school, trust me if I had the choice I would have applied to the two other schools that offer architect (that's close to where I live).
That aside, I have been accepted for civil engineering so would it be possible to do a masters in architecture right after? Or have I completely screwed up my chances...
You can do so. You'll probably make more as a civil engineer, but in the end, you should do what you want and worry about money later.
There is no reason you couldn't.
These programs are very different though. This doesn't mean anything for your ability to go from one to the other, I just don't think you'll end up enjoying one if you enjoy the other. But hey, I don't know you!
Are there a lot of schools that would accept this though? The two schools I was looking at that are near me says the requirements is a B.Arch.Sci. degree or equivalent. UBC says having any 4 year bachelor degree is fine so does that mean my options are limited?
"UBC says having any 4 year bachelor degree is fine so does that mean my options are limited?"
This sentence doesn't make any sense at all to me. Why would your options be limited at UBC when they just said any degree is fine?
Sorry, I meant that so far I've only looked at a couple schools but UBC is the only one that stats any 4 year bachelor degree is fine. So does that mean my choices aren't as diverse compared to someone with a bachelor in architect?
Tessa, UBC is not the only Canadian grad school that accepts non architecture background students. I believe only Waterloo and Mcgill require a BAS or B.Arch (which no longer exists) to apply for Masters.
It's rather common, but do understand that the pedagogy is very different. natematt is right in observing that if you're suited for one, the other may not be a very good fit.