MS in Architecture & Design Research

Applicants are required to hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent upon evaluation of international transcripts prior to the start of the program.

Applicants are required to submit an official transcript for their highest earned degree. For programs with prerequisite coursework, official transcripts from the institution(s) where the coursework was taken are required. Students who have taken coursework outside of the United States should submit a course-by-course academic credential evaluation from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member credentialing organization. Applicants who do not have a NACES evaluation are required to submit official transcripts, along with an official English translation, to Jefferson for review. Thomas Jefferson University reserves the right to outsource student academic credentials to our NACES member partner for evaluation.

Submit two letters of reference that provide insight into your academic and/or professional competence. References from college or university faculty members or professional sources are accepted.

Submit a statement that answers the following questions: Why have you chosen to pursue a research focused master’s degree and how will the degree support your career objectives? (5000 characters) Which of the four tracks are you interested in pursuing and why? What preliminary questions do you anticipate asking throughout your research? (5000 characters)

A portfolio is strongly recommended for students applying for the MS in Architecture & Design Research program. Applicants from the architecture or design disciplines should include creative and/or professional work in architecture, interior design and/or the visual arts. Applicants with research experience should include evidence of this work since the applicant’s research interests are extremely important.

Submit a copy of a research project you have previously completed.

A current professional résumé is required.

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