Graduates in Architecture can work in attractive job profiles in various organizations such as UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited, National Building Organization and Rafael Vinoly Architects. Apart from this; they can go for higher studies and pursue courses like M.Arch, M.Tech in Environmental Planning, M.Tech in Construction of Project Management and Master of Business Administration (Real Estate).

Higher Study Options after Bachelor of Architecture

Candidates who have completed Bachelor of Architecture can go for Post Graduate Programmes in Architecture and related subjects. Post Graduate Degree in respective subject has got huge demand in job market. It will help to gain higher job positions along with attractive pay packages. Candidates can study Master of Architecture with following specializations.

• Building Engineering & Management
• Environmental Planning, Housing
• Industrial Design
• Landscape Architecture
• Architectural Conservation
• Regional Planning
• Town and Country Planning
• Transport Planning
• Urban Design

Apart from these, candidates can go for

• Master of Technology in Urban and Regional Planning
• Master of Technology in Housing
• Master of Technology in Environmental Planning
• Master of Technology in Infrastructure Planning
• Master of Technology in Construction of Project Management
• Postgraduate Diploma Program in Design
• Master of Design
• Master of Business Administration (Real Estate)

The International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad, The National Institute of Design and CEPT Ahmadabad are some of the top institutions in India that offer higher studies in this field. Admission is carried out on the basis of entrance exam such as GATE/ NATA and CEED.

Job Opportunities after Bachelor of Architecture

Public Works Department, the Archaeological Department, Ministry of Defense, National Building Organization, National Building Construction Corporation Ltd and Indian Railways are the leading Government organizations that recruit Bachelors of Architecture. Aspirants can earn up to Rs. 30,000 per month as starting salary in these firms. UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited recruit candidates having professional degree in Architecture as Project Associate.

Graduates in Architecture can start their career in private as well as government sector organizations. Apart from good conceptual knowledge, they should have good interpersonal and drawing skills, designing talent and managerial qualities so as to become competent in job market. A fresh candidate can earn up to Rs. 5, 000/- to Rs. 8, 000/- per month. They can seek employment in various construction companies as Junior Architect, Site Project Manager, Architect & Planner and Project Engineer. Those who have work experience in relevant field can look for pay packages up to Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 50, 000/- per month.

Experienced professionals can seek employment in firms abroad. Atelier Bow-Wow, Leo A Daly, Erick van Egeraat, Rafael Vinoly Architects and Zaha Hadid are some of the well known companies that recruit experienced architects. Salary packages will be higher than that available in India.