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M.Arch. Professional (Non-Thesis) and Ph.D. Programs
The Peter Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture at 涩里番 has an M.Sc. in Architecture, a professional Master of Architecture program, and a Ph.D. program.
The M.Sc. in Architecture is a non-accredited degree. It is oriented toward students who already hold a professional degree in architecture and wish to acquire advanced research training. Students who hold degrees in other disciplines and wish to pursue research that engages design and architecture are also welcome to apply.
The M.Arch. Professional requires the equivalency of the B.Sc. (Arch.) degree for admittance. The M.Arch. Professional program is accredited by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) and is recognized as accredited by the (NCARB) in the U.S.
The Ph.D. program is for study beyond the professional degree in architecture. The program has been conceived to respond to the needs of graduates with some professional experience who wishes to acquire more specialized knowledge in architecture. Information concerning the Ph.D. program鈥攖he duration of all programs offered, documents required of applicants, etc.鈥攎ay be obtained at mcgill.ca/architecture.
Architectural Certification in Canada
In Canada, all provincial associations recommend a degree from an accredited professional degree program as a prerequisite for licensure. The , which is the sole agency authorized to accredit Canadian professional degree programs in architecture, recognizes two types of accredited degrees: the Bachelor of Architecture and the Master of Architecture. A program may be granted a six-year, three-year, or two-year term of accreditation, depending on its degree of conformance with established educational standards.
Master鈥檚 degree programs may consist of a pre-professional undergraduate degree and a professional graduate degree, which, when earned sequentially, comprise an accredited professional education. However, the pre-professional degree is not, by itself, recognized as an accredited degree.
Since all provincial associations in Canada recommend any applicant for licensure to have graduated from a CACB-accredited program, obtaining such a degree is an essential aspect of preparing for the professional practice of architecture. While graduation from a CACB-accredited program does not assure registration, the accrediting process is intended to verify that each accredited program substantially meets those standards that, as a whole, comprise an appropriate education for an architect.
| Master of Science (M.Sc.) Architecture (Thesis) (45 credits) |
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The M.Sc. in Architecture (Thesis) is a research-intensive program of study, focusing on critical skills in research, analysis, experimentation, design research, and interpretation that are applicable in the profession, allied disciplines, and society. |
| Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) Professional (Non-Thesis) (60 credits) |
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The M.Arch. Professional (Non-Thesis) degree program provides a structured opportunity to explore advanced architectural design, integrating building construction, landscape and urban design, professional practice, sustainable design, and the history and theory of architecture. |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Architecture |
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The 涩里番 Ph.D. in Architecture is a research degree with a thesis. The foundations which are developed through a series of courses taken in the first two years of study. Each student meets regularly with the supervisor in the first year to prepare the thesis proposal (ARCH 700). Three Literature Review preparatory courses (ARCH 721, ARCH 722, ARCH 723) and three (or more) complementary courses are taken. All students also participate in the two Doctoral Pro seminars (ARCH 711, ARCH 712) which include investigations of advanced topics introduced by the instructor(s). By the end of the second year of studies (Ph.D. 3), the student must complete the Comprehensive Examination (ARCH 701) with a formal presentation to their supervisory committee. A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain. |
M.Arch. (Professional) Program (Non-Thesis)
Applicants holding the 涩里番 B.Sc.(Arch.) degree, or equivalent, with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.0 on a scale of 4.0, are eligible to apply for admission.
Ph.D.
Candidates who have an adequate background at the master鈥檚 level in the proposed area of research are eligible to apply to this program and will be admitted to Ph.D. 2 with the stipulation of additional courses, if necessary.
A working knowledge of a language or languages relevant to the area of research is required.
涩里番鈥檚 online application form for graduate program candidates is available at mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.
See University Regulations & Resources > Graduate > Graduate 涩里番 and Application Procedures > Application Procedures for detailed application procedures.
The items and clarifications below are additional requirements set by this department:
Professional Master of Architecture:
Ph.D.
More information is available on the Peter Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture website.
Application opening dates are set by Enrolment Services in consultation with Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), while application deadlines are set by the Peter Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture and may be revised at any time. Applicants must verify all deadlines and documentation requirements well in advance on the appropriate 涩里番 departmental website; please consult the list at mcgill.ca/gps/contact/graduate-program.
Information on application deadlines is available at mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/how-apply/application-steps/application-deadlines.
Admission to graduate studies is competitive; accordingly, late and/or incomplete applications are considered only as time and space permit.
The M.Sc. in Architecture (Thesis) is a research-intensive program of study, focusing on critical skills in research, analysis, experimentation, design research, and interpretation that are applicable in the profession, allied disciplines, and society. The program accommodates several areas of study, capitalizing on faculty expertise. It offers flexibility between...
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.) Architecture (Thesis) (45 credits).
The M.Arch. (Professional); Non-Thesis degree program provides a structured opportunity to explore advanced architectural design, integrating building construction, landscape and urban design, professional practice, sustainable design, and the history and theory of architecture. A strategic focus on design methodology, innovative research, and self-directed...
For more information, see Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) Professional (Non-Thesis) (60 credits).
The Ph.D. in Architecture is a research degree with a thesis, the foundations for which are developed through a series of courses taken in the first two years of study. Each student meets regularly with the supervisor in the first year to prepare the thesis proposal (ARCH 700). Three Literature Review preparatory courses (ARCH 721, ARCH 722, ARCH 723) and three ...
For more information, see Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Architecture.
