Eligibility Criteria
tudents may be admitted to the M.Arch. Professional Program following the successful completion of the Bachelor of Architectural Studies (see Undergraduate Calendar). All applicants are expected to have maintained a minimum academic average of B- in their undergraduate studies. In addition to these academic credentials, applicants must submit for review two examples of academic writing and a portfolio of their most recent studio work demonstrating facility in architectural design and methods of representation. Professional experience may be taken into consideration.
Where applicants do not hold a B.A.S., but hold a four-year undergraduate degree with a concentration in architecture, equivalence may be considered on the basis of a demonstrated, exceptional design ability and high academic standing (B minimum average). Applicants are required to submit a complete portfolio of their most recent artistic and design work produced during their undergraduate studies and two examples of academic writing. Professional experience may also be taken into consideration. A Qualifying Year may be required (see above).
When professional work is included as part of an applicant’s portfolio, a precise description of the applicant’s involvement and responsibilities in the completion of the project must be included.
All applicants must provide two confidential letters of reference on the prescri bed forms and a statement of academic and professional objectives.
The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research requires applicants whose native tongue is not English to be tested for proficiency in English, as described in Section 3.6 of the General Regulations of this Calendar. Note, however, that students with a TOEFL score below 600 will not be considered for admission to the M.Arch. Professional.
An admissions committee, which includes the supervisor of graduate studies, will determine the merits of each candidate on the basis of academic record, evidence of visual and architectural design ability, and, where applicable, professional experience. Enrolment is limited. The School’s admission policy is governed by the availability of graduate student space. Possession of the minimum academic admission requirement does not, in itself, guarantee admission.