MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE M.ARCH

UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE M.ARCH

  • Country Canada
  • Course Duration 3 years
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification ENGLISH
  • Program Level Post-Graduate
  • Education Required Graduate
  • Admission intake Jan 15
  • Minimum GPA 3
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Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
USD 100 USD 98,109

Program Description

Program Description

  • The Master of Architecture(M.Arch) is a 3-year degree at the University of British Columbia(UBC).
  • This is a Co-op program which provides the work-experience in dealing with the real-world problem.
  • A complete, accredited curriculum, provides the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) approved professional standing.
  • This standing is equivalent to the US National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB).
  • The student will gain valuable skills in:
    • design and visualization
    • a variety of digital media tools
    • communication and presentations
    • project management and organization
  • Some of the subjects taught in this program are Environmental Systems and Controls I, Architectural Design Studio III, Architectural Technology II, Contemporary Theories in Architecture, Research Methods.
  • In the third year, there will be two projects namely Graduate Project 1 and 2.
  • The university offers well over 100-course support positions every year, from teaching assistantships to researching in faculty-led labs.
  • The alumni of this program are currently working in these roles:
    • community engagement
    • environmental consulting
    • sustainable building consulting
    • construction
    • public art
    • graphic design

Other Requirements

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:
  • The student must have a bachelor's degree in architecture at any recognized university.
Language Requirement:
  • The students whose official language is not English are required to submit the scores of English Language Proficiency tests like TOEFL or IELTS.

Extra Notes

Required Document List

The Documents required are:
  • College Transcripts - The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
  • Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
  • Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
  • Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
  • Resume/CV - This provides a summary of the experience and skills of the student.