Program Overview
Introduction to the Master of Architecture Program
The Master of Architecture (M.Arch) program is a challenging and well-rounded discipline that enables students to develop their artistic skills, knowledge of history and technology, social and cultural awareness, and critical imagination. This program is designed to prepare students for a career in architecture, with most students entering the program with the intention of becoming a graduate intern in an architectural office after graduation and working towards professional registration as an architect.
Program Overview
The M.Arch program allows students to pursue specializations, culminating in a graduate design thesis. The program focuses on developing students' skills in various areas, including:
- Design thinking abilities
- Technical skills in drawing and modeling
- Problem-solving expertise
- Spatial awareness
- Collaboration and communication skills
- Sustainability knowledge
- Cultural sensitivity
- Research and critical thinking capabilities
- Adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments
Industries and Career Paths
Graduates of the Master of Architecture program can pursue careers in various industries, including:
- Construction
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Architectural, engineering, and related services
Some potential career paths for graduates include:
- Architect
- Architectural Standards Specialist
- Chief Architect
- Consulting Architect
- Industrial and Commercial Buildings Architect
- Residential Architect
- Landscape Architect
Past Employers
Some past employers of Master of Architecture graduates include:
- HDR Inc
- TEAL Architects
- TA Scott Architecture + Design
- Fathom Studio
- Peter Henry Architect
- Omar Gandhi Architect
- Solterre Design
- Breakhouse Design
- ZZap
- Revery Architecture
Work Term Schedule
The work term schedule for the Master of Architecture program is as follows: | | Fall | Winter | Summer | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 3rd year | | | Academic Term | | 3rd year | Academic Term | Work Term | Work Term | | 4th year | Academic Term | Academic Term | Graduation |
Coursework
The coursework for the Master of Architecture program includes:
Courses Completed Prior to Work Term
Study term 1:
- Design Course
- Humanities Course
- Technology Course
- Elective Course/Free Lab Study Term 2:
- Design Course
- Humanities Course
- Technology Course
- Elective Course/Free Lab
- Design Courses: Urban Housing Studio; Urban Systems Studio; Landscape Studio; Public Architecture Studio; Coastal Studio; Urban Program Studio; Design-Build Studio
- Technology Courses: Energy Efficient Design; Life Cycle Analysis; The Construction Detail; From Principle to Detail; Facades; Innovation in Computers and Building; Site and Material Processes; Technology of Heritage Conservation; Adaptive Reuse; Building Systems Design; Wood in Architecture; Technology Seminar
- Humanities Courses: Housing Theory; Urban Systems; International Sustainable Development; Architectural Exhibitions; Social Theory and Design; Technology, Culture, and Society; Theory of Conservation Practice; Humanities Seminar
- Electives: Free Lab; Architectural Translation; Entrepreneurship; Photography in Architecture; Montage in Architecture; Architectural Documentation and Analysis; Documentation and Reconstruction of Historic Buildings; Representation Seminar
Average Pay Rates During Co-op
The average hourly pay rate during co-op is $24.81.
Department
The Master of Architecture program is offered by the School of Architecture at Dalhousie University.