Architecture — Master of Architecture (MArch) (Course-based)

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Architecture — Master of Architecture (MArch) (Course-based) cost?

  CAD 2,724 total programme cost.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  2 years, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  GPA: A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of study (a minimum of 20 courses or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree. | Minimum education: Four-year undergraduate degree, ideally with experience in design, the humanities, social sciences, arts, engineering, biological and/or physical sciences – including, wherever possible, studio, laboratory and collaborative learning experiences. | Documents: Applicants are required to submit a digital application package consisting of 1) a digital portfolio, 2) a resume/CV, and 3) architectural image paragraph. These documents should be submitted as a single .PDF document with a cover letter (include your full name) and a table of contents for clarity. The package should be uploaded to the Student Centre following submission of an online application. Additional descriptions, specifications, and details about the digital portfolio, resume, and architectural image paragraph can be found on the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape website at: https://sapl.ucalgary.ca/future-students/admissions/march. | Reference letters: Three (of which at least two must be academic) · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 86; PTE Academic 59; Duolingo English Test 125 · English test waiver: The department or graduate program may waive the English proficiency-testing requirement in certain circumstances, such as the possession of a baccalaureate degree or its academic equivalent from a recognised institution in which the language of instruction is English. Applicants are told to contact the graduate program to which they plan to apply. Source: G.A.1 Graduate Qualifications, https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/pages/833465eb455d4f95aed3e67c017fcd04 · Application fee: CAD 145.00 for International Students (CAD 125.00 for Canadians or Permanent residents), paid when the online application is submitted. Source: Faculty of Graduate Studies Applying for grad studies, https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/how-apply · Deposit: A one-time, non-refundable admission deposit is required of students offered admission to a course-based program, payable by the deadline stated in the offer of admission; it is applied against tuition and program fees. The University does not publish the amount, which is stated in each offer of admission. Source: G.A.5 Graduate Offer of Admission, https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/pages/1253b0cc39aa4927b63331c420d1bda7

• Is there a scholarship?

  Full-time students registered in a graduate degree program are eligible for awards and financial assistance, and select awards are available for prospective students; applicants are encouraged to apply for awards at the same time as they apply for admission. The University states that international students are eligible for award applications that do not specify Canadian residency. Government student loans are limited to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, protected persons and American citizens. Source View scholarship page

• Is it accredited?

  Architect: Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) / Conseil canadien de certification en architecture. The CACB describes itself as the sole organization recognized by the architectural profession in Canada to accredit professional degree programs in architecture, and states that ALL accredited programmes offered in Canada are Master of Architecture (M.Arch) degrees — there are twelve of them nationally, of which eight are at universities in this catalogue. The CACB is also a signato…