Program/Course Requirements

Completion requirement

In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements, the PhD must include completion of the following academic requirements:

a) Core required courses:

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

APLA670 - Design Research Methods
AND APLA672 - Design Research Writing
AND APLA674 - Design Innovation

b) A minimum of 3 units of elective credit at the graduate level that is relevant to the student's area of research, chosen in consultation with their supervisor.

c) Additional course work when recommended by the Graduate Program Director in consultation with the student's supervisor and supervisory committee.

d) A thesis proposal approved by the supervisory committee during a committee meeting.

e) A written thesis.

f) Successful completion of all examinations.

Attendance at orientation for first year students is expected.

Reappraisal of Academic Assessments (Final Grades)

Students enrolled in SAPL graduate credentials must request a Reappraisal of Academic Assessments (Final Grades) within 5 business days of the start of the subsequent term.

Reappraisal of Academic Assessments (Final Grades) in SAPL graduate credentials must be completed at least one day before the drop date of the subsequent semester.

Additional Program Information

Completion requirement

Advanced Credit

A student may apply for advanced credit for previous courses that have not been used to satisfy the requirements of any other degree or diploma program. See Advanced Credit.

Flexible Grade Option (CG Grade)

Students admitted to the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape will not be allowed to request the Flexible Grade Option (CG Grade) for any course that is applicable to their degree; or apply any course awarded a grade of CG towards their graduation requirements.

Students may choose the Flexible Grade Option (CG Grade) for courses outside of SAPL that permit the CG Grade and are taken extra to load.

The use of the CG grade will affect students' eligibility for internal awards.

Time Limit

Students are expected to enroll on a full-time basis and complete the degree requirements within four registration years. Maximum completion time is six registration years. See Time Limits.

Supervisory Assignments and Required Examinations

Completion requirement

Supervisory Assignments

At the time of admission, each student will be assigned an interim supervisor. The Graduate Program Director must approve a permanent supervisor no later than twelve months after first registration.

Within three months of confirming their supervisor, PhD students must establish, in consultation with their supervisor, a supervisory committee. The supervisory committee must include at least two members in addition to the supervisor and co-supervisor, if applicable. Of these two members, at least one must be from outside of the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape.

Required Examinations

In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements for Candidacy and Thesis Examinations, the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape requires:

Candidacy

Doctoral students are required to complete all candidacy requirements. For details, see SAPL PhD Candidacy Requirements.

Thesis Examination

Final thesis oral examinations are open.

Scheduling of the Examination

All members of the Supervisory Committee must have reviewed the student’s draft thesis document before an examination can be scheduled.

Composition of the Committee

The Internal Examiner may be internal to the home program.

Financial Assistance

Completion requirement

Please refer to the SAPL Funding Policy: https://sapl.ucalgary.ca/future-students/admissions/entrance-scholarships-awards.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environmental Design

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