The University of Washington's Department of Architecture offers a bachelor's degree in architecture studies, a master of architecture, a master's of science in architecture, and a PhD in the built environment. Program requirements and lengths vary depending on the degree sought and previous education. The department offers a chance to study in Washington or abroad through placements in countries such as Australia, India, the United Kingdom, Japan, Mexico, Rome and the Scandinavian countries.
The University of Washington, through the College of Built Environments, offers a number of programs in landscape architecture. Programs offered include a five-year undergraduate degree in landscape architecture and a master's of landscape architecture (MLA). MLA programs are separated into two professional degree programs: MLA I, which is a three-year program and is designed for students without a background in architecture, and MLA II, which is a two-year program and is designed for students who have an undergraduate degree in architecture or landscape architecture.
The University of Washington also offers interdisciplinary certificates through the College of Built Environments. Two programs covering historic preservation or urban design are available. The certificate programs are open to students at the University of Washington who are enrolled in any of the following programs: bachelor's in landscape architecture, masters of architecture, masters of landscape architecture, master's in urban planning, Interdisciplinary PhD in urban design and planning and a PhD in the built environment.
For students interested in more than one field, the University of Washington offers dual degree programs through the College of Built Environments. There are two programs available: the first is a five-year undergraduate program and includes both a bachelor of science in construction management and a bachelor's degree in architecture studies; the second, at the graduate level, includes a master's in landscape architecture and a master's in urban design and planning.