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MAS Architectural Studies at Carleton University

Carleton University, Canada

Programme overview

The Master of Architectural Studies is a non-professional, 6.0-credit research degree for in-depth architectural research.

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

2.5 credits of core courses (Design and Culture Workshop, Colloquium I and II on architectural research methods and presentation, Texts, Precedents and Writings in Architecture I, Workshop: Design as Research I), 1.5 credits of electives at the 5000 level or above, and a 2.0-credit M.A.S. Thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Four-year honours undergraduate degree in architecture or equivalent with a minimum overall standing of B-. 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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