How hard is it to become an architect?

Answer 1

It does require a lot of persistence and hard work. Becoming an architect is a long process and many do give up before reaching licensure. However, most people with a passion for architecture and design should be able to do it.

Getting your license requires and accredited degree in architecture (a 5-year Bachelor of Architecture or a 2- to 3-year Master of Architecture), an internship program that requires minimally 3 years to complete (known as IDP), and 7 exams known as the ARE. Theoretically you could finish in 8 years, but most people take much longer. It is not for the faint-at-heart, but many people find architecture a rewarding career.