Architecture (MArch)

Frequently asked questions

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  1.7 years, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  The next deadline to apply for this program is | February 1 for students from Canada and the United States | December 1 for students from all other countries | This program requires you to meet the following criteria: | Academic requirements | At least four years of university. | Pre-professional architecture degree that is fully equivalent to Dalhousie's BEDS curriculum. | Minimum 3.00 GPA and a B average in design courses. | Applicants without prior architecture study should apply to Dalhousie's Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies (BEDS) program. | Applicants with a pre-professional architecture degree should apply as a non-degree undergraduate student and anticipate taking several senior undergraduate qualifying courses prior to MArch admission. | Applicants who already hold a professional architecture degree that qualifies them for practice in their home country are not eligible for this professional MArch. | English language requirements | Follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies English language proficiency requirements . | Additional requirements | Portfolio of architectural design work (PDF) | Statement of intent | Include the subject area you wish to emphasize in the MArch program (e.g., housing, urban design, history/theory, building technology, environmental systems), your previous experience in this area, and your career ambitions. | Resume/CV | Two references (confidential) | Transcripts from all post-secondary study (English/French or certified translation) | Supervisor not required before applying. | Applications are reviewed by the School of Architecture and the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Admission is competitive; meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. | Questions? Connect with our graduate administrator | Email Hilary Hatcher at arch.office@dal.ca | Phone 902-494-3973 · English: IELTS 7.0; TOEFL iBT 92; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: The Faculty of Graduate Studies will waive the language test if you completed your degree at a recognised university where the language of instruction is English and in a country where English is one of the official languages; the waiver is requested during the application process. Completion of Dalhousie English Language Studies 'English for Academic Purposes - Level 2' with an overall grade of A- is also accepted. Source: https://www.dal.ca/faculty/gradstudies/apply-graduate-studies/admission-requirements/english-requirements.html · Application fee: CAD 115.00

• Is there a scholarship?

  MArch applicants with an excellent academic record (minimum 3.70 GPA or A– average) may be eligible for a partial tuition scholarship through the Faculty of Architecture.

• 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…