Master of Architecture (MArch) - Overview

The Master’s Degree Program in Architecture, accredited by the Council of Architecture, is a comprehensive two-year, full-time offering from the School of Architecture. This program is meticulously designed to provide students with an extensive exploration of an ecosophical approach to Urbanism. This approach is rooted in a profound comprehension of broader discourses, encompassing environmental, social, political, artistic, and technological dimensions.

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Why choose this course?

Grasp urban intricacies in broader environmental and tech realms

Interdisciplinary learning for enhancing design perspective

Applying theoretical knowledge practically in studio courses

COA-approved, ensuring quality education and professional acknowledgment

Dedicated professionals, shaping architectural prowess

Enlightened urbanism, fostering harmony amid city, nature, and society

What you will learn?

Comprehensive Urban Understanding:

Holistic perspective on urban environments and their interplay with broader discourses.

Methodologies for Urban Analysis:

Techniques for documentation, analysis, and interpretation of urban spaces.

Design Processes:

Skills in conceptualizing and creating innovative urban design solutions.

Interdisciplinary Engagement:

Integration of environmental, social, political, artistic, and technological dimensions in urbanism.

Professional Standards:

Adherence to Council of Architecture-approved curriculum for rigorous architectural education.

Practical Application:

Application of theoretical knowledge through studio courses and real-world projects.

Modules

Career Prospects

Urban Planner

Shape sustainable cities with expertise in ecological urbanism, policy implementation, and design interventions.

Policy Analyst

Influence urban policies and regulations with a deep understanding of territorial shaping factors.

Environmental Consultant

Provide insights on urban sustainability, land-use planning, and ecological considerations.

Landscape Architect

Create integrated designs that harmonize urban environments with ecological systems.

Researcher/Academic

Contribute to urban discourse through in-depth studies on ecological urbanism and urban planning.

Government Advisor

Guide urban development strategies, leveraging expertise in urbanism, ecology, and policy analysis.

Application Process

Applicants may apply for the programme from 8th December 2023 when applications will be available online on the University website till the date applications will officially close.

All applicants must visit the page: https://appstat.christuniversity.in and register by entering NAME (as printed on Class 10 Marks Card), EMAIL-ID and set a password. (The email id and mobile number provided will be used for sending confirmation and application status-update messages). An applicant can apply for as many programmes using the same ID as long as the prescribed eligibility criteria for the specific programme is fulfilled.

Applicants must have the following documents prior to fill the application online

Important

Office of Admissions will communicate with the applicant only through university website www.christuniversity.in under the link “Application Status” or click the link: https://appstat.christuniversity.in

International Category

Produce evidence of passing the qualifying examination in English medium or have IELTS 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5 or TOEFL (paper) 550, TOEFL (computer) of 213 or TOEFL (IBT) of 79 scores.

Intensive Certificate course in English Language (Full Time) conducted from March to May each year or One Semester Certificate course in English Language (Part Time) conducted after regular class hours from June to December.

Note: The International Student category fee structure is binding for the full duration of the programme and cannot be transferred /changed in between.

Candidates from the above listed categories having pursued Indian Educational qualification and who may have applied under the Indian States Category will have to pay the International Student Category Fee. The decision of the Admission committee is final.

Candidates seeking admission through International Student category (Foreign Nationals/PIO/OCI) will have a separate application process, with the following options to apply for any programme at Christ University.

Online Application form

Email ID for any clarifications: isc.admission@christuniversity.in

NRI Category

Students who fall under any of the following classifications can apply under NRI Student category and be liable to pay the fees applicable to the category for the entire duration of the programme.

Note: If only condition 5 is satisfied, and not conditions 1 to 4 above,NRI student category fee will be applicable only for the first year.

Email ID for any clarifications: nri.admission@christuniversity.in

Admission Process

Selection process results will be available on https://appstat.christuniversity.in Selected candidates will receive an E-Offer of admission. The offer will be valid upto the date mentioned in the Offer of admission.

All selected candidates must note that admission is provisional and subject to University rules.

Selected candidates must download the offer of admission on the ‘Application Status’ link on the University website.

To process admission

All original marks cards and one set of photocopies must be submitted for verification at the time of admission as mentioned below

All mandatory documents must be submitted for verification during the admission process.

An undertaking for pending original documents unavailable currently [applicable only for candidates writing/passing their exam in March – June – 2024], must be submitted to the Office of Admissions. These documents must be submitted on or before 20 August 2024.

Failure to submit the pending documents will be treated as unsuccessful in the qualifying examination or considered “Not Eligible” and admission will be terminated from CHRIST (Deemed to be University) without any claim.

All admitted students must open an account at South Indian Bank, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Branch as part of the admission process and must carry relevant ID proof (Aadhar Card and Pan Card).

The University ID card is a smart card, which is both an ID cum ATM card with a chip containing the student personal details. All transactions within the University campus after commencement of classes, including fee payment will be processed only through this card. It is also an access card for Library and other restricted places.

Selected candidates who fall under International student category (ISC) should register with the Foreigner Regional Registration Officer (FRRO / FRO) of the Local Police in Bengaluru, India within 14 working days from the date of admission or arriving in Bengaluru.

The date of commencement of the academic Year 2024 will be intimated during the admission process.

Cancellation Policy

Miscellaneous Information

Admission Queries

For any queries at any given time during the application and admission process, you may contact us through the following Email ID’s:

The Office of Admissions,
CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road,
Bengaluru – 560 029, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 92430 80800
+91 80 4012 9400

Email IDs
Indian candidates: admissions@christuniversity.in
NRI candidates: nri.admission@christuniversity.in
International: isc.admission@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Kanmanike, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road,
Bengaluru – 560 074, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 80 4012 9800,
+91 80 4012 9802
+91 80 4012 9820

Email
admissions.kengeri@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Mariam Nagar, Meerut Road,
Delhi NCR Ghaziabad – 201003

Phone
1800-123-3212

Email
admission.ncr@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Hulimavu, Bannerghatta Road,
Bengaluru – 560 076, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 080 4655 1306
+91 080 4655 1306

Email
admissions.bgr@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Nagasandra, Near Tumkur Road,
Bengaluru 560 073, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 97422 44407
+91 80 6989 6666

Email
admissions.yeshwanthpur@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Christ University Road, 30 Valor Court, PO Dasve Lavasa, Mulshi, Pune – 412112, Maharashtra

Phone
1800-123-2009

Email
admission.lavasa@christuniversity.in

Between: Monday to Friday: 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM,
Saturday: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

(Office remains closed on Sundays, Government Holidays and Any special events)

Eligibility

Students pursuing an International curriculum must note that eligibility is according to AIU stipulations.

Fee Structure - 2024

Year Karnataka Other Indian States NRI SAARC / AFRICA / PIO / OCI / ASEAN Other Foreign Nationals Time of Payment
1 85,000 INR 105,000 INR 160,000 INR 2,500 USD 3,000 USD Within seven days of declaration of the Selection Process Result
2 85,000 INR 105,000 INR 160,000 INR 2,500 USD 3,000 USD On or before March 15, 2025

# The fee for Karnataka domicile students, as indicated in the table, is the actual fee payable and excludes the scholarship amount.

It is to be noted that though the fee is fixed for two years, there may be a periodic nominal increase to meet the rise in costs.

(The above condition is not applicable to NRI and candidates applied under NRI Category).

Syllabus (Academic Year-2023)

Programme Educational Objectives

PEO1  To provide an education in the field of the built environment that recognizes its interdisciplinary nature between architecture, ecology, social, economic, and political realms.
PEO2  To offer learning that encourages a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach and bridges the gap between academics and practice.
PEO3 To offer education and conduct research on pertinent urban and ecological issues of the global south and specifically in the context of Asia.
PEO4  To provide an education that makes students understand the roles and responsibilities to effectively find informed solutions through design, advocacy, and activism.
PEO5  To offer courses that are domain-specific, issue-based that are relevant and contemporary.
PEO6  To provide for choice-based credit systems so that students can specialize in the subject of their choice.

Programme Outcome

PO1The M Arch Program intends a deep immersion in an ecosophical perspective of architecture, as part of an inspired understanding of larger discourses environmental, social, political, artistic and technological. At the end of the program, the student will be Able to recognize the interdisciplinary nature between urbanism, ecology, social, economic and political realms in the field of the built environment.
PO2Able to recognize the interdisciplinary nature between urbanism, ecology, social, economic and political realms in the field of the built environment.
PO3Able to investigate and conduct research on pertinent urban and ecological issues of the global south and specifically in the context of Asia.
PO4Able to execute the roles and responsibilities to effectively find informed solutions through design, advocacy and activism.
PO5Able to develop relevant and contemporary problems that are domain-specific and issue-based.
PO6Able to appraise and practice areas of specialization in the subject of their choice.
PO7PO8Sensitivity :At the end of the programme, the student will be PO7 Able to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams within the field of human habitat demonstrating social and environmental responsibility. PO8 Able to demonstrate engagement in community outreach programs and to apply the assimilated knowledge in built environment-related disciplines that are relevant to ethical practice in architecture.
PO10Able to integrate critical thinking skills to recognize and assess the existing environment in the service of the discipline of architecture.
PO9PO12Knowledge :At the end of the programme, the student will be PO9 Able to demonstrate and extend the appropriate knowledge for designing the built environment. PO10 Able to integrate critical thinking skills to recognize and assess the existing environment in the service of the discipline of architecture. PO11 Able to creatively apply sound knowledge in design theories and their applications, building technology, social, cultural and environmental factors. PO12 Able to demonstrate and extend the interdisciplinary knowledge and use tools that enable it.
PO13PO16Skilled practice: At the end of the programme, the student will be PO13 Able to practice the inculcated skills creatively for the physical, social and creative realms of crafting architecture. PO14 Able to recognize and act upon opportunities and aspirations. PO15 Able to demonstrate creative problem-solving skills with the skills learnt, working with varied materials and media. PO16 Able to use the acquired skills to demonstrate design concepts and solutions, and adopt effective communication of those ideas to peers, clients, decision-makers, and the public.

Programme Specific Outcome

PSO1Cognitive a. Ability to use appropriate technology for designing the urban built environment, to think critically and assess existing environments. b. Ability to assume professional roles in architecture and urban design by offering sound knowledge in design theories and applications, building technology, social, cultural and environmental factors, and the application of information technology and interdisciplinary knowledge.
PSO2Affective a. Ability to be socially and environmentally sensitive and to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams within the building industry b. Ability to uphold and demonstrate ethical responsibilities and professional obligations in architecture and urban design.
PSO3Psychomotor a.) Ability to demonstrate creative problem-solving skills while working with varied cultural contexts, materials, and mediums b.) Ability to communicate effectively the design concepts and solutions necessary for the urban built environment.