Program Overview

Master of Architecture and Master of Landscape Architecture (MARCLA)

Overview

The dual degree option is a four-year program to pursue the Master of Architecture and the Master of Landscape Architecture at the same time. The dual degree program harmonizes architectural design with ecological consciousness to create an inclusive understanding of built and natural environments.

Quick Facts

• Faculty: Faculty of Applied Science
• Academic Unit: School of Architecture & Landscape Architecture
• Specialization: Architecture
• Mode of delivery: In person at UBC Vancouver
• Program Components: Coursework + Major Project/Essay required
• Tuition (First Year):
  • Domestic: $9,142.38
  • International: $81,893.50

Tuition & Financial Support

Tuition

• Fees:
  • Application Fee:
    • Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / Diplomat: $118.50
    • International: $168.25
  • Tuition:
    • Installments per year: 3
    • Tuition per installment:
      • Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / Diplomat: $3,047.46
      • International: $27,297.83
    • Tuition per year:
      • Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / Diplomat: $9,142.38
      • International: $81,893.49
  • Other Fees and Costs:
    • Student Fees (yearly): $1,144.10 (approx.)
    • Costs of living: Estimate your costs of living with our interactive tool in order to start developing a financial plan for your graduate studies.
    • Deposit to accept offer (if admitted): $1000.00

Financial Support

• Employer support: Organizations may provide their employees with tuition benefits as part of an employment package to support lifelong learning of their workforce.
• Scholarships & awards (merit-based funding): Professional / course-based programs usually do not provide merit-based funding. Some programs may offer bursaries.
• Financial aid (need-based funding): Canadian and US applicants may qualify for governmental loans to finance their studies.
• Foreign government scholarships: Many foreign governments provide support to their citizens in pursuing education abroad.
• Working while studying: International students enrolled as full-time students with a valid study permit can work on campus for unlimited hours and work off-campus for no more than 24 hours a week during academic sessions.
• Tax credits and RRSP withdrawals: Students with taxable income in Canada may be able to claim federal or provincial tax credits.

Enrolment, Duration & Other Stats

ENROLMENT DATA

• Applications:
  • 2023: 49
  • 2022: 47
  • 2021: 46
  • 2020: 39
  • 2019: 46
• Offers:
  • 2023: 7
  • 2022: 11
  • 2021: 6
  • 2020: 4
  • 2019: 8
• New Enrolment:
  • 2023: 3
  • 2022: 7
  • 2021: 4
  • 2020: 1
  • 2019: 5
• Total Enrolment:
  • 2023: 18
  • 2022: 16
  • 2021: 15
  • 2020: 13
  • 2019: 15

Related Programs

Same specialization

• Master of Advanced Studies in Architecture (MASA)
• Master of Architecture (MARCH)

Same Academic Unit

• Doctor of Philosophy in Design, Technology and Society (PhD)
• Master of Advanced Studies in Architecture (MASA)
• Master of Advanced Studies in Landscape Architecture (MASLA)
• Master of Architecture (MARCH)
• Master of Engineering Leadership in High Performance Buildings (MEL)
• Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA)
• Master of Urban Design (MUD)

Related Disciplines

• Master of Advanced Studies in Architecture (MASA)
• Master of Architecture (MARCH)

Further Information

Specialization

• Architecture: Architecture examines built environments relative to artistic, technical, social, cultural, and political circumstances.

Program Identifier

• VGMMARCLA

Classification

• Humanities and the arts » Arts (arts, history of arts, performing arts, music), architecture and design » Architecture
• Humanities and the arts » Arts (arts, history of arts, performing arts, music), architecture and design » Architecture » Landscape architecture

Faculty

• Faculty of Applied Science

Academic Unit

• School of Architecture & Landscape Architecture

Program Website

• graduate-and-postdoctoral-studies/degree-programs/architecture