What is Masters in Architecture REALLY like?

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[@marjurihoney2728]

I'm glad that we're talking about Master Degree in Architecture in this video. 😁 Because TBH, only a few people talk about their experiences in taking Architecture Masters Degree. Thank you for giving us insight. 💖😊

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Happy to help Marjuri!

[@marjurihoney2728]

@@SurvivingArchitecture 💖

[@dapprligtnin98]

It’s all about getting that license that comes with the masters. That and practicing architecture in the safety of a college experience before heading off to a big, new world.😅

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

😂😂😂

[@rawkrXbabee]

I'm jumping from a diploma (architectural technology) to a masters because I have a bachelors degree in an unrelated field. This is SO HELPFUL thank you! I'm at least semi-prepared at what they might throw at us

[@the_psyfo6165]

I just made the same jump

[@TheArchitecturalInsider]

That is a very detailed explanation that's perfect!

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Thank you!

[@learningarch5047]

Hiya thank you a lot for this video, really helps. I'm still on the edge of deciding to do it or not this year. The thing I hated the most from undergraduate was the sleepless nights. I just really hope that it's not like that in masters aswell.

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

I get that. While the workload is more than undergraduate, somehow I didn't have any all nighters. If you commit to never having any, you won't have any.

[@lazuritetamir6208]

Thank you very much! This was just the thing i needed 🤩🤩 LOVE YOUR CONTENTS!! Best of luck in your career path 🙆🏻‍♀️❤❤

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Thank you! You too!

[@emerymugabo6737]

Thank you Rasha. I always learn a lot from you videos and it helps for my studies. I just finished my second year today and for real everything you shared, added value on my projects and ıdeas in general. Thank you once again . I wish you become a role model to many more young architectural students especially girls.

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Wonderful! and congratulations on finishing your second year! How many years do you have left?

[@emerymugabo6737]

@@SurvivingArchitecture I have two years ahead. Here in Turkey, We have 4 years program.

[@muztphemouled6015]

@@emerymugabo6737 me as well studying in 🇹🇷 My postgraduate. Keep the good work bro,

[@nithichea]

Yayy, it is interesting. Thank you for this helpful informations 🙏❤️

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

You are so welcome!

[@enricoengelbrecht1351]

You have such a calm voice :) Great Video! Thanks

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Oh thank you!

[@suhailusmani3718]

Informative and crisp video... Helpful for the people figuring out weather to for masters or not...

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maxamedaxmed7163]

thanks Rasha your explanation is very interesting

[@Arya-qc3fl]

Thank you so much for cleaning up my doubts. ✌️✨

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Happy to help!

[@naaabbbilah]

thank you for your insights ^^

[@maheshks5178]

Food analogy was very apt. Very nice. Keep growing

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

So nice of you

[@amrit2866]

This was so helpful as I am starting my Part 2 at BCU very soon!

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

That is so cool, I just graduated from there! Good luck :)

[@omarelgebely7148]

Oh, that was really helpful, thanks a lot

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Happy to help!

[@smilfusii4191]

This video really helped, I’ve been worried about masters. I’m finishing second year undergrad now and am not sure which path to go down after my final year

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Glad it was helpful!

[@crave4tech837]

I am having my last year in my Bachelor Degree and I am researching on Master Program! Thank you for the infos and I wish you all the best in your studies!!

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Thank you! You too!

[@Vincent_Van_Vinci]

thank you Rasha.Im also pursueing M.arch in landscape architecture from SPA-D . I do agree with the process you have explained so well.

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Wonderful! Best of luck!

[@hyakkimaru7681]

I'll start my M.Arch this fall😁😁. Thank you for all the insights and tips! Very helpful

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Good luck!

[@hyakkimaru7681]

@@SurvivingArchitecture Thank you so much!! I hope I'll do well too😊

[@NORAFISYAHBINTIAHMADMBE]

Hi im now currently pursuing my master in UTM, Malaysia. Love your video & very inspiring !

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Wonderful! Good luck to you and let me know how you get on 😊

[@landewell6862]

I cannot imagine myself being productive with online learning. I am so easily distracted. But this video made it so interesting to try out. Although, I am planning on studying Civil Engineering. I have more choices on things to explore. Thank you Rasha!

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

SAME!!! It was really difficult to stay focused during lectures so thankfully they were recorded. Happy to help Lan! All the best to you.

[@misdede1959]

Sameeee

[@dapprligtnin98]

2020 threw a wrench in all our educational experiences.

[@Laurence1022]

Hi Rasha, thanks for this video! It's interesting to know how M. Arch in UK is, and I'm going to finish mine in about one month in Universiti Sains Malaysia. All the best to you! :)

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Good luck!!

[@Jackevive2000]

Love your videos! They have really helped. I’m going into 2nd year part 1 in September. Wanted to ask where you did your undergrad? Keep up the awesome content 👏🏻

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Ahh good luck! I did my undergrad in WOLV, UK.

[@maryannaziz5980]

Great video as always! Thanks for sharing your insight. I just finished my undergrad about 12 hours ago haha so great timing!

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

HAHA! That is awesome! Congratulationsssss 🎉 🎉 How do you feel?

[@maryannaziz5980]

@@SurvivingArchitecture thankyou very much, it feels great tbh, nice to see all the hard work pay off and those all nighters come to an end (temporarily) :p All the best with finishing up your Masters !!!

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Ahh I am so happy for you! You should be so proud of yourself! Thank you 😊

[@maryannaziz5980]

@@SurvivingArchitecture thankyou so much I really appreciate it, Love your videos always fun to watch and learn from 💗

[@misdede1959]

Congratulations

[@amandacsah]

loving your videos!! thanks for sharing your experience! does this master program qualify for a doctoral program? i know there's some courses in architecture that don't

[@rynalsarchitecturalgallery]

Thanks for sharing

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Thanks for watching!

[@octobdffd8504]

wow! what a great video

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Thank you!

[@albertshoulette]

Yes! I'm glad I did mine as well.

[@ttttttt02]

this was so helpful to watch! and such a coincidence it was on my recommended videos haha I am starting my masters in september and im super nervous to get back into that fast pace, as well as trying to maintain a part time job :(

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Thank you! I'm glad it helped. Are you studying part time/full time?

[@ttttttt02]

@@SurvivingArchitecture I’ll be doing it full time as well as maintaining a part time job!

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

@@ttttttt02 It's doable but will require a lot of time management. If you need anything, do let me know!

[@obieswan]

Thank you for sharing Rasha, we appreciate it! I'm based in USA and currently looking to go for my masters in Spain. After 8 years of experience going back for my masters is to help me find myself as the architect I plan to be. If anyone else is in the same boat as me, let's chat! Thank you again Rasha

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

You're most welcome!

[@alejandragutierrez9011]

Hi I’m also based in the US, I got my BA in Interior design and looking to get my MA, Spain sounds like a great option! What schools do you recommend?

[@mataharimerahjambu7851]

proud of u 🐥🐥🐥

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

🥺🥺💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛🌹

[@ningthirenbi3210]

I totally relate with the food analogy..

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

HAHA! Glad I didn't remove it

[@dominikpyska3466]

I am literally researching this right now 😂

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

I'm an international... superspyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[@octobdffd8504]

Sameeee

[@dapprligtnin98]

Same fam.👌

[@misdede1959]

Thank you so much

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Happy to help!

[@sbee278]

thank you for this video, I finished undergrad last year and have been having cold feet going for masters since

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Why do you have cold feet about masters?

[@sbee278]

@@SurvivingArchitecture I feel im not smart enough to go for masters and my gpa is not good enough 😅

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

You are though! You are smart enough and good enough.

[@sbee278]

@@SurvivingArchitecture aw thank you! that's so sweet!

[@leticiabatista8695]

Ok, you almost convinced me to do a Masters when I'll graduate, in 3 years and a half by now, but I'm still worried about many things, like specially find a something that I would really like to study deeper in the future. PS: My number one option to do a masters abroad if it really happens is still UK.

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Well, you've still got time so don't worry about it! You don't have to have it figured out now.

[@leticiabatista8695]

@@SurvivingArchitecture Thank you for the advice. I'm in the 3rd semester of 10 (nearly 1 year and a half)... but I'm going to the 4th when I return in august. I'm still deciding if I would go to do a masters but study abroad is in my plans since before the graduation begins. Uk was always in my plans but now I'm considering another countries too, for pratical reasons.

[@computationdesign]

Good luck my girl

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

You too

[@sheiladesmond3526]

Hi Rasha, i love your videos so much, they are really helpful. I'm currently on my fourth year of architecture undergrad study and I'm considering a Masters degree but the challenge here is I'm caught between two worlds. I cant make up my mind on which to study a M.Arch or a masters in interior architecture/ interior design 😢. I love both programs so much but i also want to become a licensed architect. Pls what do i do?

[@johnjoseph8587]

Ur room is acc so cool

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Thank youuuuu 😀

[@latteARCH]

This Fall I'll be starting my Masters after studying anthropology in undergrad :) (in US btw)

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Good luck!

[@mevanrekaniarcheng2127]

Many thanks lady.That was awesome for me, because i'm about to study in Advanced Building Technology in Germany. i'm gonna prepare myself In sha Allah.

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Best of luck!

[@mevanrekaniarcheng2127]

@@SurvivingArchitecture Same here, Thanks 🌷

[@ZoeVong17]

please do an undergraduate version!

[@nikithadevarapalli1375]

hey Rasha, am Nikitha from India, really appreciate your video and lot of my subsequent questions were answered after watching it. Well I always have little agitation on softwares part. what makes an architecture student who is international worry less about softwares? and can you give a hint on mastering which softwares makes master for an international students easy and work flow go smooth? And how much of a role does softwares play in masters? i know my comment was long sorry for that.

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Hi Nikitha, Watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baiUg4aCeMyciLM

[@marwanalaytouni5726]

I have finished the bachelors in this year and I don't know what masters I can do. If you can help me I will be very appreciating your effort.. for your info I am Syrian and I live in Syria I want to study in Europe

[@momodoujallow2600]

Great video thank you very much

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@AlvinAkin]

Hi, I really enjoyed your video do you think it is possible to transition from an undergrad in Global affairs to a Masters in Architecture and be able to adapt or are there to many differences btw the programs. Asking because I'm considering architecture for my masters degree.

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Thank you! Unfortunately, I think they are too different.

[@laisijohnson121]

heya just wondering after you complete your two years and get ur masters, what is the next step and do u become a licensed architect straight away? or do you need the final part 3, and how do u obtain it?

[@adrianboyce5601]

Great video, wanted to know what the best software would be to learn for rendering for a student (as a newbie to softwares)?

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Thank you! This video might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baiUg4aCeMyciLM

[@nalituts]

Open book exams are the best lol. Thanx for sharing

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

I know right!

[@user-pk4cg6ix7f]

ماشاء الله موفقه في الماستر وخططك

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Thank you!

[@akafatdam]

Greetings from Malaysia 💖😊

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Hello 😊

[@davidngingpi7052]

wish to see amazing building from u

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Hopefully soon

[@cedric24x]

Hiii, hey i wanted to ask you, do u use sketch up or rhino for uni? I always use rhino but i noticed that sketchup is more common in architectural firms so i was hesistating if i should learn sketch up

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

I've used Sketchup as it is SO EASY to learn! It's probably the easiest modelling software out here so it couldn't hurt to watch a video or two on it. And like you said, most firms use SketchUp.

[@dilansenocak1604]

Hiya, thank you for this video, it was really helpfull! I am thinking masters in UK as well and I wanted to ask you before apply to a master in UK, do I have to have a 1 year of job experience? I am sorry if this question is too irrelevant but I am so confused😓 Thank you already ☺️

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Yes, you do! But, because of Covid, universities were accepting without experience. I don't know if they still are.

[@dilloni.415]

I am an undergrad in a 5 year accelerated Bachelors program. With this I am able to go for my license. I might go for my masters for the pay increase, but I plan on opening my own firm, so I am not too sure yet.

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

You still have time to figure it out 😊

[@scottturner2233]

This popped up right as I got results for passing one of my semesters of bachelors🤣🤣🤣

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Wohooo! Congrats!!

[@yellowstudio7]

How can I Get an internship to study master in UK? and what is the best Universities

[@wilisantos8934]

Would you like to share some advice how to write essay for Master of Architecture application

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Hmm.. I'm not the best at writing, unfortunately :(

[@Jamil1989]

You are so sophisticated, classy and attractive. I think I have a little crush on you. Keep up these great and informative videos. God bless. 🙂

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Wow, thank you!

[@eguareohi8129]

Please How did you handle the interview getting in...how did you answer the question

[@shakirullah3387]

which country is good for master in architecture and in which university you are studying

[@kadi7107]

I literally have an interview at bcu for MArch at bcu Update: I got unconditional offer but I’m not going, I found a job 🙌🏾

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Wuhuuuu 😀

[@oohhhm7274]

This is very very helpful, I want to start master Degree in 2 years. I would appreciate so much if you share more about master degree, I really want to know more about how to apply for master degree ? What do I need to do ? And how to prepare all the process if I want to study master degree? Thank you so much.

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Sure thing!

[@oohhhm7274]

@@SurvivingArchitecture Thank you so much.

[@liebaeeman84]

Hey, I wanted to ask if you studied your undergraduate degree full time or part time? How many days a week do you have toattend uni on full time and how many or part time? PS i also want to come to BCU!

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

I've done my undergrad full time and we had lectures twice a week. But, I used to go everyday to study there and get feedback. Hope to see you at BCU!

[@alihilal1548]

Hi rasha , I'm searching for an online course for master degree in architectural visualization, any suggestions ? I'm from Bahrain

[@TijuRaju]

I am planning to do my master's. But because of some financial restrictions, I will have to do part-time jobs along with my masters. Is it possible or will it be too much pressure and sleepless nights?

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Of course you can! I've got friends that work 4 days a week and do masters.

[@kolawoleadekeye7358]

That this lady as a KZbin page

[@riadheddine1838]

I'll graduate on 15th of july finally after 5 years.

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Ahh that's amazing!! Congratulations 🎉🎉

[@riadheddine1838]

@@SurvivingArchitecture thank youuu

[@latifaalali3189]

Do you think people with bachelors in Graphic design can get in the masters of architecture? Especially because they deal with softwares, rendering and are aware of design thinking and design process.

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

In the UK, I don't think its possible because it's a requirement to have a bachelors degree in architecture. Maybe in other countries, they would accept?

[@dharmilmajethia2301]

Hey , This was very Much helpful and interesting , but i have many more doubts regarding MArch I am from INDIA , Currently Studying in 4th year Is there anyway i can have a detailed talk ?

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Of course you can! Check out my Superpeer link in the description.

[@afiahenewaa4386]

What's the minimum gpa requirement for it

[@moneshr1392]

Biriyani will be the great dish,with all the spices

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Uhhh I love that dish!

[@rs-1331]

hello, so i kind of heard that B.arch is only 3 years in uk and u need to take masters after that, but what if in my country B.arch is 5 years.. can i take March in uk still or not?

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Yeah, you still can take it but you need to make sure with the university that it's ARB accredited.

[@rs-1331]

@@SurvivingArchitecture ohh but my college is naab accredited, so thats ok? and btw thank u so much for replying!]

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

I don't know really sorry. Why don't you email and ask for the future?

[@juju_fernz]

what masters have u done in architecture ?

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Its MArch or masters in architecture

[@anushkamore4690]

Hey i would like to ask your opinion. I recently completed my B arch and am planning for a masters in Interior Design in the UK. Also would you suggest a M arch or M des ? Thank you? Love from India ❤

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Go for it! Hmmmm, is there masters in Interior Design option? Which school are you planning to go to?

[@arquelamaureenmontealegre4671]

Is there masters in Architecture in industrial or engineering field?

[@Nature97689]

I heard that Masters degree is only beneficial when it comes to Academic roads not the Practical ones. Or perhaps does it differ from place to another?

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Hmm I don't agree. You also get a pay rise :p

[@dapprligtnin98]

What I’ve come to learn is that your eligible to get a license when you complete you masters in arch. Basically it gives you the right to take credit for your own projects.

[@Nature97689]

Surviving Architecture Oh sounds cool! and ik I've asked this way back but when applying to Masters what's important is not the Grades or GPA but the experience and the portfolio right?

[@Nature97689]

DapprLigtnin98 and without it it's not possible?

[@dapprligtnin98]

@@Nature97689 the grades are a part of the process, but you do need to provide a legit portfolio of all of your architectural work when you finish undergraduate.

[@artdray1015]

Jewelry in architecture geez that must have been hard init?

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

It was! Just because it was an area that I've never explored.

[@aniketsharma3177]

In india we have 8 modules in ist sem

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Wow that's a lot!

[@alizacapen7417]

Yess another hijabi in architecture!!

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Wuhuuu

[@user-ug1gb5ep4i]

What should I do for become international architecture Pls help 😇 me I am 12th standard now Plsss reply me plsss 😭😭😭

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Start with an undergraduate course

[@user-ug1gb5ep4i]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@user-ug1gb5ep4i]

You mean I need to do B.Arch? Right?

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Yes. Good luck!

[@shivamsrivastava4487]

Is there anything like distance in M.Arch?

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Do you mean distant/online learning?

[@shivamsrivastava4487]

@@SurvivingArchitecture yes.... In which I can get proper degree as well.

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Yes, you can! Most schools will offer that. If you call or send an email to the school of your choice, they should let you know!

[@shivamsrivastava4487]

@@SurvivingArchitecture Oh great !!.... Thank you❤

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Happy to help!

[@sunmarsh]

I went to graduate school in the U.S. and finished my studies in 2019. Compared to the UK it seems my school was an absolute joke. Also I went to one of the top schools in the country. Wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Really? I've always assumed that the U.S. has good schools considering how a lot of the famous architects are American. What makes you say that if you don't mind me asking?

[@sunmarsh]

@@SurvivingArchitecture I should note that my undergrad degree was not in Architecture, so I did not have the same foundation or frame of reference going into a masters program that you had. That said, the main issue with the program was that the professors were, generally speaking, not skilled teachers. Nor did they actually know how to use the digital tools we were expected to use to produce the work. This often meant that they had unrealistic expectations, and did not make suggestions that took into consideration the digital tools at our disposal. The studios were also not oriented towards practical skills or knowledge that would be used in the real world. Instead, the emphasis was on the theoretical or academic aspect of the discipline, which, with some exceptions, is generally unnecessarily verbose and yet lacking in any actual depth. I felt like I came out of the program with much less creativity and confidence in myself and my work, despite the fact that my skills continued to improve throughout my time there. The culture of overwork also took a toll on me both mentally and physically, and my ability to fall and stay asleep has yet to recover.

[@shraddhajadhav190]

Which school did you go to?

[@sunmarsh]

@@shraddhajadhav190 I don't feel comfortable calling out the school, but I will say that it was in the Eastern U.S.

[@diegohernanchavezrojas1142]

Maybe u got ig

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Yes @Survivingarchitectur

[@samahomar1110]

I'm studying Masters now Do you have to write a Thesis or You Design a Project instead?

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

You can do both!

[@jaisuryatamizha5393]

How many years is b.arch in your country

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

It's 3. And yours?

[@jaisuryatamizha5393]

Ours is 5 years

[@knowledgesbrightness6495]

you are Muslim thank you

[@asmamalik1986]

You are so beautiful

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Thank you Asma!