Master of Architecture (M.Arch) – General background

Master of Architecture (M.Arch) – General

2-year program offered by Pillai College of Architecture

Program Overview

The Master of Architecture (M.Arch) – General is a two-year postgraduate program affiliated with the University of Mumbai, designed for both fresh graduates and practicing professionals aiming to advance their architectural knowledge. The program offers specializations in Sustainability, Conservation, and Urban Design, awarded based on individual academic interests and thesis focus, not fixed tracks. Students graduate with an M.Arch degree from Mumbai University and a Certificate of Specialization from the institute. The curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary knowledge across architecture, environmental sustainability, heritage conservation, and urban development, with a balance of studio work, electives, fieldwork, and a Final Design Thesis.

Program Outcomes

  • Advanced knowledge in architectural design and interdisciplinary thinking
  • Specialization in either Sustainability, Conservation, or Urban Design
  • Ability to design contextually relevant and sustainable solutions
  • Skills in research, critical thinking, and technical design execution
  • Understanding of heritage conservation, urban infrastructure, and ecological design
  • Competence in managing real-world architectural and urban design projects
  • Proficiency in applying environmental stewardship in architectural practice
  • Capability to lead innovation in contemporary architecture and urban spaces

Career Prospects

Urban Designer
Sustainability Consultant
Conservation Architect
Design Researcher
Academician / Professor
Heritage Consultant
Urban Planner
Environmental Architect
Project Architect
Policy Analyst in Built Environment

Placement Highlights

88%
Placement Rate
₹6.2 LPA
Average Package
5+
Top Recruiters

Top Recruiters:

CR Narayana Rao ArchitectsINTACHStudio ArchohmVastu Shilpa ConsultantsMinistry of Urban Development

Placement Success Stories

Meet our successful graduates who have secured excellent placements

Student Placement Success Stories

Meera Kulkarni

Meera Kulkarni

Batch of 2023
Studio Archohm
Urban Design Associate
₹6.8 LPA
Arjun Desai

Arjun Desai

Batch of 2022
INTACH
Conservation Architect
₹6.5 LPA
Riya Verma

Riya Verma

Batch of 2023
CR Narayana Rao Architects
Sustainable Design Specialist
₹6.9 LPA

Program Details

Duration
2 Years | 4 Semesters
Department
Department of Architecture
Campus
New Panvel Campus
School
Pillai College of Architecture
Intake
20 students per year

Eligibility

B.Arch degree with minimum 50% aggregate marks and valid GATE score or PGETA entrance test.

Fees

As per University of Mumbai fee structure

Master of Architecture (M.Arch) – General

Ready to Begin Your Journey?

Take the first step towards a rewarding career by applying to the Master of Architecture (M.Arch) – General program at Pillai College of Architecture.