Course Overview!

Auburn University's Bachelor of Architecture program, established in 1907, is a highly competitive, five-year program leading to a professional degree. It's known for its strong reputation and consistently ranks among the nation's best. Students begin in a pre-architecture program, then transition to the professional program via either a summer design program or a foundation unit. The curriculum covers design studios, history and theory of architecture, building science, environmental controls, and professional practice. Students also have the option to pursue a concurrent Bachelor of Interior Architecture degree.

Course Structure

The Bachelor of Architecture program is a rigorous, five-year course of study. The first year involves foundational courses in design, visual communication, mathematics, physics, and English composition. Students choose between two pathways: the Foundation Unit, which begins design studios in the first semester, or the Summer Design program, which delays studios until the summer after the freshman year. The subsequent years are largely devoted to design studios (2 per year), along with coursework in history, theory, building systems, construction methods, environmental controls, and professional practice. The curriculum culminates in a thesis studio and research in the fifth year. Students also have the option of pursuing concurrent degrees like the highly selective Bachelor of Interior Architecture, requiring a high GPA and a strong application.