Master of Architecture (Urban Design) Program
(Revised Curriculum 2021)
Name of Degree and Field of Study
Full name: Master of Architecture (Urban Design)
Abbreviation of name: M. Arch. (Urban Design)
Total Number of Credits
Plan A1 equivalent of 36 credits
Plan A2 total of 36 credits
Plan B not less than 36 credits
Character of the Program
1. Type of program: Master’s degree - 1.5 years
2. Language medium: Thai and/or English
3. Student intake: Thai and foreign students who are able to communicate in Thai and/or English
4. Collaboration with other institutes: This program is run exclusively by the organizing institute
5. Degree conferred: Single degree
Career Opportunities after Graduation
Professions related to urban development and environmental quality
1. Urban designer
2. Academician in urban design
3. Town planning architect
4. Teacher in an education institution
5. Consultant for urban development projects
6. Researcher
7. Freelance occupation in design of urban community development
Objectives of the Program
1. To produce graduates with knowledge and good understanding of urban design and related fields
2. To build up knowledge so as to help raise the level of academic and professional standards in urban design
3. To produce graduates with ethical and responsible mindset concerning urban design
Eligibility to Apply
1. Applicants must possess the qualifications prescribed for each type of study plan as follows:
Plan A1
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, urban architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, or a related discipline with good study results (grade point average of not lesss than 3.20) and potential for carrying out research work, or subject to deliberation at the discretion of the Program Operating Committee
Plan A2 and Plan B
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, urban architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, or a related discipline with good study results and potential for carrying out design work with analytical mind, subject to deliberation at the discretion of the Program Operating Committee
2.Possess the qualities stipulated under Article 7 of Silpakorn University Graduate Studies Regulations, 2023 and/or subsequent changes thereof.
Number of Credits
Plan A1 equivalent of 36 credits
Plan A2 total of 36 credits
Plan B not less than 36 credits
Structure of the Curriculum
Plan A1 Thesis only (equivalent of 36 credits)
Compulsory course non-credit 3 credits
Thesis equivalent to 36 credits
Plan A2 Coursework plus Thesis (total of 36 credits)
Compulsory course non-credit 3 credits
Compulsory courses a number of 24 credits
Thesis equivalent to 12 credits
Plan B Coursework plus Independent Study (minimum total of 36 credits) – this plan requires taking Comprehensive Exam after having accumulated a number of not less than 30 credits
Compulsory courses a number of 27 credits
Elective courses not less than 3 credits
Independent Study equivalent to 6 credits
Tuition fee per course
Plan A1 and Plan B 84,000 Baht
Plan A2 112,000 Baht
*University fees are not included.
