Program Overview

Program Overview

The Architecture program, part of the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science, offers a Master of Architecture (MArch) and a PhD in Architecture. This program enables students to reimagine, redesign, and reevaluate the built environment, supported by world-class faculty, peers, and industry partners. The Master of Architecture (MArch) is fully accredited by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board, preparing students for professional licensure and providing opportunities for intellectual growth and critical study of practice in its contemporary forms and future potential. The PhD in Architecture is designed for students wishing to make an original and significant contribution to disciplinary knowledge through design-driven research and creative scholarship.

Admissions Information

MArch Admission Requirements

• Completion of a BArchSc degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
  • Minimum grade point average (GPA) or equivalent of 3.00/4.33 (B) in the last two years of study
• Statement of thesis intent
• Resumé/CV
• Transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation
• English language proficiency requirement
• Portfolio

PhD Admission Requirements

• Completion of a CACB-accredited architecture degree (or foreign equivalent) from an accredited institution
  • Minimum grade point average (GPA) or equivalent of 3.33/4.33 (B+)
• Resumé/CV
• Transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a prospective supervisor in the Department
• Statement of interest, addressing the proposed research topic and methodologies, motivations and objectives, with bibliographic references (1,500-2,000 words)
• Portfolio of design work (max. 50MB)
• Writing sample

Program-Specific Requirements

Due to the competitive nature of the programs, it is not possible to offer admission to everyone who applies that meets the minimum entrance requirements for the program.

Tuition and Fees

For detailed fees information, please refer to the fees by program.

Research Areas

• Architectural History, Theory and Criticism
• Architectural Representation
• Architecture and Pedagogy
• Design Methods and Experimentation
• Emerging Technologies
• Food Security
• Health and Wellness
• Heritage Conservation
• Interactive Architecture
• Low-energy Housing
• Responsive Architectural Systems
• Sustainable Design
• Urban Ecology
• Wood Architecture

Sample Courses

• Emerging Technologies
• Intensive Research Studio
• Seminar in Critical Practice
• Thesis Research and Critical Project

Resources

• Dedicated studio and seminar space
• CAD Lab with 40 workstations and additional computers in studio
• Digital Fabrication Zone: 3D printer, laser cutters, CNC router, vacuum former, mini robot
• Full wood workshop