School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape
2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4
(403) 220-6601; e-mail: gpa@sapl.ucalgary.ca
Master of Architecture
| Years Accredited | 1995 – Present |
| Term of Accreditation | Six years with a Focused Evaluation |
| Last Accreditation Visit | 2024 |
| Next Accreditation Visit | 2027 |
Accreditation Document
Program Descriptions
The Master of Architecture is a professional graduate degree that leads to certification with the Canadian Architectural Certification Board. The three-year coursed based degree takes a broad approach to design and sustainability. The education includes opportunities for applied research and the engagement of cutting-edge digital tools; many of these experiences are provided and supported by design research labs that focus on energy conservation, lifecycle analysis, artificial intelligence, robotics, digital fabrication, and innovation in structural design.
Program Structure
The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape offers a three-year, CACB accredited, Master of Architecture degree that prepares students for rewarding, fulfilling careers as designers and fulfills the educational requirements for licensure as an architect. The Program offers two pathways:
- a three-Year Program open to applicants from any undergraduate discipline. The program begins with a Foundation Year to provide students with knowledge and skill they will need to continue with the MArch professional degree; and
- a two-Year Program open to applicants with a Bachelor of Design in City Innovation (Architecture Concentration) or Minor in Architectural Studies from the University of Calgary, or an undergraduate degree accredited by the CACB and NAAB.
For more information regarding the University of Calgary Master of Architecture (M.Arch), please visit https://sapl.ucalgary.ca/future-students/graduate/master-architecture-march
Undergraduate Degree*
*Any undergraduate discipline.
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3 Year Course Sequence
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Master of Architecture (M.Arch)
Undergraduate Degree**
**Bachelor of Design in City Innovation (Architecture Concentration) or Minor in Architectural Studies from the University of Calgary, or an undergraduate degree accredited by NAAB.
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2 Year Course Sequence
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Master of Architecture (M.Arch)
M.Arch Typical 3-Year Course Sequence
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
- ARCH502 – History of Architecture and Human Settlements I – Premodern Traditions of the World
- ARCH504 – Graphics Workshop I
- ARCH506 – Studio I in Architecture
- ARCH508 – Building Science and Technology I
- ARCH510 – History of Architecture and Human Settlements II – The Rise of Modernity, 1750 to Present
- ARCH512 – Graphics Workshop II
- 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
- ARCH602 – Introduction to Design Theories
- ARCH604 – Leadership in Architecture
- ARCH606 – Intermediate Architectural Design Studio
- ARCH608 – Architectural Lighting Design
- ARCH610 – Structures for Architects II
- ARCH612 – Building Science and Technology II
- ARCH614 – Environmental Control Systems
- ARCH616 – Comprehensive Architectural Design Studio
- ARCH618 – Architectural Professional Practice
- ARCH675 – Urban Systems
- ARCH688 – City Studio in Architecture
- ARCH700 – Senior Research Studio in Architecture I
- ARCH702 – Senior Research Studio in Architecture II
b) 3 units from:
Complete ONE of the following:
- ARCH692 – Gillmor Theory Seminar OR ARCH696 – Somerville Design Charrette OR ARCH698 – Taylor Workshop
c) 12 units from:
Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
- ARCH680 – Special Topics in Architecture
- ARCH682 – Special Topics in Architecture
- ARCH684 – Special Topics in Architecture
- ARCH686 – Topics Course in Architecture
d) 3 units from:
Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
e) 3 units from:
Earn at least 3 credits from the following: