Program/Course Requirements

Completion requirement

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

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

ARCH500 - Sustainability in the Built Environment
AND ARCH502 - History of Architecture and Human Settlements I - Premodern Traditions of the World
AND ARCH504 - Graphics Workshop I
AND ARCH506 - Studio I in Architecture
AND ARCH508 - Building Science and Technology I
AND ARCH510 - History of Architecture and Human Settlements II - The Rise of Modernity, 1750 to Present
AND ARCH512 - Graphics Workshop II
AND ARCH514 - Studio II in Architecture
ARCH672 - Experiential Learning in Architecture
OR ARCH674 - Experiential Learning in Architecture

a) 54 units of core required courses:

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

ARCH600 - Structures for Architects I
AND ARCH602 - Introduction to Design Theories
AND ARCH604 - Leadership in Architecture
AND ARCH606 - Intermediate Architectural Design Studio
AND ARCH608 - Architectural Lighting Design
AND ARCH610 - Structures for Architects II
AND ARCH612 - Building Science and Technology II
AND ARCH614 - Environmental Control Systems
AND ARCH616 - Comprehensive Architectural Design Studio
AND ARCH618 - Architectural Professional Practice
AND ARCH675 - Urban Systems
AND ARCH688 - City Studio in Architecture
AND ARCH700 - Senior Research Studio in Architecture I
AND ARCH702 - Senior Research Studio in Architecture II

b) 3 units from:

Earn at least 3 credits from the following:

ARCH692 - Gillmor Theory Seminar
OR ARCH696 - Somerville Design Charrette
OR ARCH698 - Taylor Workshop

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:

Earn at least 12 credits from the following:

ARCH680 - Special Topics in Architecture
OR ARCH682 - Special Topics in Architecture
OR ARCH684 - Special Topics in Architecture
OR ARCH686 - Topics Course in Architecture

d) 3 units from:

Earn at least 3 credits from the following:

ARCH690 - Studio Research Selective
OR ARCH694 - Studio Research Selective

e) 3 units from:

Earn at least 3 credits from the following:

ARCH670 - Experiential Learning in Architecture
OR ARCH672 - Experiential Learning in Architecture
OR ARCH674 - Experiential Learning in Architecture
OR ARCH676 - Experiential Learning in Architecture

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.

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

Completion requirement

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.

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