Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape & Design
1 Spadina Cres, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2J5
(416) 978-5038; e-mail: communications@daniels.utoronto.ca
Bachelor of Architecture
| Years Accredited | 1994 – 2004 |
Master of Architecture
| Years Accredited | 2002 – Present |
| Term of Accreditation | Six years |
| Last Accreditation Visit | 2019 |
| Next Accreditation Visit | 2026 |
Accreditation Document
Program Descriptions
The professional Master of Architecture degree is a Canadian Architectural Certification Board accredited program that prepares graduate students for the practice of architecture. The program aims to develop critical, creative, and independent thinking and research that responds to current design issues and societal and environmental changes.
Program Structure
The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape offers a three-year, CACB accredited, Master of Architecture degree that prepares students for The John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape & Design offers a three-year, CACB accredited, Master of Architecture degree that prepares students to enter the world of practicing architects. The Program offers two pathways:
- a three-Year Program open to applicants from a undergraduate in any discipline; and
- an advancement placement two-year Program open to applicants who hold a non-professional Bachelor’s degree in architectural studies, environmental design, or a comparable degree focusing on the built environment
For more information regarding the University of Toronto Master of Architecture (M.Arch), please visit https://www.daniels.utoronto.ca/programs/graduate/master-architecture
Undergraduate Degree*
*bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
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3 Year Course Sequence
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Master of Architecture (M.Arch)
Undergraduate Degree**
** four-year non-professional Bachelor’s degree in architectural studies, environmental design, or a comparable degree focusing on the built environment
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Advanced-Standing 2 Year Course Sequence
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Master of Architecture (M.Arch)
M.Arch Typical 3-Year Course Sequence
Year 1
- ARC 1021 – Visual Communications 1
- ARC 1011 – Architectural Design Studio 1
- ARC 1022 – Design Technology 1
- ARC 1031 – Historical Perspectives on Topics in Architecture 1
- ARC 1041 – Building Science, Materials, and Construction 1
- ARC 1012 – Architectural Design Studio 2
- ARC 1032 – Historical Perspectives on Topics in Architecture 2
- ARC 1043 – Building Science, Materials, and Construction 2
- ARC 1046 – Structures 1
Year 2
- ARC 2042 – Site Engineering and Ecology (August Intensive*)
- ARC 2013 – Architectural Design Studio 3
- ARC 2023 – Design Technology 2
- ARC 2047 – Building Science, Materials, and Construction 3
- ARC 2017 – Research Methods
- ARC 2014 – Architectural Design Studio 4
- ARC 2046 – Structures 2
- ARC 2048 – Building Science, Materials, and Construction 4
- Elective
Year 3
- ARC 3015 – Option Studio
- ARC 3051 – Professional Practice 1
- ARC3018 – Thesis Research Seminar
- Elective
- ARC 3021 – Thesis Studio
- ARC 3052 – Professional Practice 2
- Elective
- Elective