Program Overview

Introduction to the Master of Architecture Program

The Master of Architecture (MArch) is a two-year professional program that requires both coursework and a design thesis. Students in this program are driven by their expanding curiosities and convictions, guided by professors engaged in diverse research, and invigorated by conversations and collaborations with professionals, industry partners, community members, and international leaders in architecture and design.

Program Overview

Most graduates of the MArch program gain employment in the field and pursue a path toward professional registration and careers as practicing architects. Other graduates continue with advanced post-professional studies and research, and/or thrive in careers in the arts, public service, the construction industry, and related design fields. The program produces capable graduates eager to contribute to improving the built environment and the public good.

Pre-master's Option

• Expected duration: 1 year
• Tuition and fees: One year tuition (refer to Pre-masters graduate tuition and fees)
• Students who apply to the MArch program with undergraduate course deficiencies may be admitted to the Pre-master's program to complete the background requirements.
  • Successful completion of the pre-master's program does not guarantee admittance to the graduate program.
  • Students who wish to continue on to the graduate program must apply for admission.

Accreditation

In Canada, the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) is the sole agency authorized by the Canadian Architectural Licensing Authorities (CALA) to accredit Canadian professional degree programs in architecture for the purposes of architectural licensure. The last CACB site visit took place in 2025, and subsequently, the Master of Architecture program was formally granted a full accreditation term of six years.

Admission Requirements

The Master's of Architecture admissions guidelines are available.

Courses

First Year

• GRAD 7300: Research Integrity Tutorial (0 credit hours)
• GRAD 7500: Academic Integrity Tutorial (0 credit hours)
• GRAD 7020: Master's Re-registration (0 credit hours)
• ARCH 7040: Professional Practice (3 credit hours)
• ARCH 7050: Arch Studio 5 and Comprehensive Program Report (9 credit hours)
• ARCH 7060: Arch Studio 6 (9 credit hours)
• ARCH 7350: Legal Aspects of Architectural Practice (3 credit hours)
• 3 credit hours of topics courses per term

Second Year

• GRAD 7090: Design Thesis (0 credit hours)
• ARCH 7070: Design Research Studio (9 credit hours)
• ARCH 7080: Technology Thesis Report (3 credit hours)
• Topics:
  • Graduate students are required to take 3 credit hours of advanced technology topics and 3 credit hours of history and theory topics classes and should register accordingly.
  • Topics courses include:
    • ARCH 7000: Advanced Technology Topics 1 (1.5 credit hours)
    • ARCH 7010: Advanced Technology Topics 2 (1.5 credit hours)
    • ARCH 7100: Advanced Technology Topics (3 credit hours)
    • ARCH 7020: Research Topics: History and Theory 1 (1.5 credit hours)
    • ARCH 7030: Research Topics: History and Theory 2 (1.5 credit hours)
    • ARCH 7120: History and Theory Topics (3 credit hours)

Additional Requirements

In addition to the above courses, students must take six credit hours of approved electives.