Master of Architecture (MArch)
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The Master of Architecture program is structured around a core studio sequence. Required courses and electives make up the remainder of the program. In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements, successful completion of the MArch must include the following academic requirements:
Foundation Year (Qualifying Year) - 31.5 units
- 1651651
AND 1651661
AND 1651671
AND 1651681
AND 1651691
AND 1651701
AND 1651711
AND 1651721 - 1648361
OR 1648371
a) 54 units of core required courses:
- 1648251
AND 1648261
AND 1648271
AND 1648281
AND 1648291
AND 1648301
AND 1648311
AND 1648321
AND 1648331
AND 1648341
AND 1648381
AND 1648431
AND 1648481
AND 1648491
b) 3 units from:
- 1648441
OR 1648461
OR 1648471
Note: upon completion of the requirement, any of the courses listed in b) may be taken or repeated for elective credit.
c) 12 units from:
- 1648401
OR 1648411
OR 1648421
OR 1651491
d) 3 units from:
- 1651501
OR 1648451
e) 3 units from:
- 1648351
OR 1648361
OR 1648371
OR 1648391
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.
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.
Course Exemptions: Students registered in a graduate degree program may receive an exemption from a specific course if they can demonstrate successful completion of an equivalent course. In order to be eligible for an exemption, the student must provide original transcripts, course outlines and samples of course assignments which will be assessed for academic equivalency. Courses for which exemptions are being sought must be from a recognized institution, and they must be graded courses with a minimum grade of "B-". Students granted an exemption from a course may be required to take another, equally-weighted, course to satisfy credit-hour requirements for their program.
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.
Additional Requirements
A laptop computer is required for all course-based degree programs in the School of Architecture, Landscape and Planning. Further information pertaining to specifications will be sent out to newly-admitted students in the summer term prior to the commencement of their studies.
Attendance at orientation for first year students is required.
Credit for Undergraduate Courses
Only undergraduate courses numbered 500-599 may be considered for graduate-level credit and are subject to approval by the Associate Dean (Architecture).
Time Limits
Students are expected to enrol on a full-time basis and complete the degree requirements within two registration years (excluding the Foundation year). Maximum completion time is six registration years. See Time Limits.
Supervisory Assignments
Upon admission, each MArch student will be advised by the Graduate Program Administrator regarding Program of Study development.
Financial assistance may be available to highly qualified students but cannot be guaranteed. For information on admission and academic awards, see the Awards and Financial Assistance section of this calendar, the SAPL website and the Awards Database on the Faculty of Graduate Studies website.