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M.Arch Architecture at Carleton University

Carleton University, Canada

Programme overview

The Master of Architecture is the professional architecture degree, offered as a 15.0-credit standard program (three-year route, 15.5 credits at admission) and an 8.0-credit advanced-entry program (two-year route). Collaborative specializations in Accessibility and Climate Change are available.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Design  |  Department: Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Core courses in ecological and regulatory systems, structures, assemblies and environmental systems, building systems, modernism and global urbanism, architectural theory and professional practice; five 1.0-credit studios (Land & Environment, Materiality + Adaptation, Urbanism + Society, Comprehensive Studio, Graduate Studio Abroad); a 2.0-credit Architecture Thesis and free electives.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Two-year M.Arch. (8.0 credits): four-year honours undergraduate degree or equivalent in architecture with significant studio experience in architectural design and a minimum overall standing of B-. Three-year M.Arch. (15.5 credits): four-year honours undergraduate degree from diverse backgrounds with a minimum overall B+ standing; some holders of a BAS in Conservation and Sustainability or an equivalent environmental design degree may enter in the winter term of Year 1 and complete 12.0 credits. All applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency (graduate regulation 3.6).

Graduate programmes normally admit to the fall (September) term; some programmes also consider applicants for the winter (January) or summer (May) terms.

Apply online through Carleton360. Applications for most programmes for the upcoming Fall, Winter and Summer terms open on 1 June. Most programmes have two deadlines per term: the first for guaranteed consideration of admission and funding, the second if space and funds remain; deadlines vary by programme and may be as early as 9 months before start. Application fee: C$125 (C$175 for the MBA), non-refundable, paid by credit card and not waived.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.carleton.ca/

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