Delivery
On-Campus
Architecture (Critical Heritage Studies Concentration), M.S. and Anthropology, M.A., Dual Degree
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Architecture with a concentration in Critical Heritage Studies can be combined with the Masters of Arts in Anthropology. The Critical Heritage / Anthropology combination allows students to pursue interconnected, interdisciplinary coursework and allows time for an independent research thesis that is not part of the stand-alone MS in Critical Heritage curriculum.
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Admissions Details
See our Graduate Admissions page for more information about graduate admissions to the School of Architecture, including specifics for international students and answers to frequently asked questions.
Plans of Study
Students must apply to each program separately and be admitted to both programs. Dual degree students must satisfy all individual degree requirements with the added benefit of sharing a limited number of credits between the two programs.
M.S. in Architecture (Critical Heritage Studies) / M.A. in Anthropology – 45 credits
When completed together, a specified 9 credits of the 33-credit Master of Arts in Anthropology and specified 9 credits of the 30-credit MS in Architecture Critical Heritage are waived as per the UNC Charlotte catalog, for a 45-credit dual degree.
Fall 1 (9 Credit Hours)
- ARCH 5600 – Critical Approaches to Heritage (3)
- ANTH 6601 – History of Anthropology (3)
- ANTH 6603, 6604, 6605, or 6606 (3)
Spring 1 (9 Credit Hours)
- ANTH 6910
- ANTH 5122, 5140, 5453, or 5641 (3)
- ANTH Elective
Summer 1 (3 credits)
- ARCH 6400 – Heritage Internship (3)
Fall 2 (9 credit hours)
- Heritage elective (3)
- ANTH 6603, 6604, 6605, or 6606 (3)
- ANTH Elective (3)
Spring 2 (9 credit hours)
- HIST 6320 – Historic Preservation (3)
- ARCH 7211 – Research Lab (4)
- ARCH 6600 – Heritage Colloquium (2)
Fall 3 (6 credit hours)
- Heritage Elective (3)
- ANTH 6920 (3)
45 Total Credits
M.S. in Architecture (Critical Heritage Studies)
The Critical Heritage concentration in the M.S. in Architecture explores how preserving the built environment connects to social and environmental sustainability, and how these practices align with those in museums, archaeological sites, and beyond.
M.A. in Anthropology
The Master of Arts in Anthropology is designed to provide students with the theoretical and methodological skills to gather, record, analyze, and communicate about human activity patterns in the past and present, and at local and global levels.
“Through the Critical Heritage Studies program, I am exposed to interdisciplinary practices that exist adjacent to the architecture field. Every day, I get the chance to work with aspiring planners, historians, architects, and archeologists. I am exposed to many ways to problem solve as a result.”
Kyra Sykes
M.S. in Architecture, Critical Heritage Studies Concentration
Visit UNC Charlotte
We invite applicants and prospective applicants to learn more about our programs by attending our Open Houses and Facility Tours, both of which may be done in person or virtually. These events are opportunities to meet current faculty, staff, and students, and to ask questions about the program.