Architecture, BA: Design
The Major in Architecture is for students who intend to pursue a career in architecture or a related design discipline (e.g., landscape architecture, urban design, product design, etc.). The Major is a studio-based liberal arts program offering two concentrations. The Design Concentration includes a six-semester sequence of design studios and courses in the history and theory of art, architecture, and landscape architecture.
The minimum total course units for graduation in this major is 33. Double majors may entail more course units.
For more information: www.architecture.sas.upenn.edu
For information about the General Education requirements, please visit the College of Arts & Sciences Curriculum page.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| College General Education Requirements and Free Electives | ||
| Foundational Approaches + Sectors1 + Free Electives | 20 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Architecture Requirements | ||
| Architecture courses must be taken in the following sequence: | ||
| ARCH 1010 | Introduction to Design | 1 |
| or ARCH 1020 | Introduction to Architecture | |
| ARCH 2010 | Design Fundamentals I | 1.5 |
| ARCH 2020 | Design Fundamentals II | 1.5 |
| ARCH 3010 | Architecture Design I | 2 |
| ARCH 3020 | Architecture Design II | 2 |
| ARCH 3110 | Theory I | 1 |
| Art History Requirements | ||
| ARTH 2810 | Modern Architecture, from the Enlightenment to the Present | 1 |
| Select one course with AARH attribute | 1 | |
| Culture, Society and the City Requirement | ||
| Select one course with the AARC attribute | 1 | |
| Environmental Science Requirement | 1 | |
| Select one course with the AARE attribute | ||
| Total Course Units | 33 | |
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Each major has a designated Sector that will be auto-completed upon the declaration of the major. The remaining Sectors must be fulfilled by non-major courses. For more information, check the Policy Statement.
Honors
A minimum GPA of 3.75 in ARCH courses is required.
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2025 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.