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Design Research

University of Calgary
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Degree Doctor of Medicine
Deadline One required elective; may include topics such as design thinking, urban infrastructure, urban design, urban systems, special topics and others.; Please note: additional supervisors may be available.; An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency req
Delivery On-campus
Location Calgary, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

Natural, built and social environments are increasingly seen as intertwined, interdependent, and indeterminate, creating challenging conditions which must be addressed to achieve a sustainable future. Meeting this challenge requires environmental designers who are strong leaders and visionaries. In order to understand and solve complex spatial issues, thesis students in the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape mobilize a range of methods from different disciplines, including: design explorations, participatory planning exercises, ethnography, surveys, statistics, laboratory science, fieldwork, and archival, visual, and textual studies.

Key Program Features

  • Graduate / Professional level.

Career Opportunities

Consultancy, civil service, government (e.g. Natural Resources), municipalities, planning, architecture, landscape architecture, academia, research institutions, real estate development, engineering, industrial design, product design. Thesis-based program Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

GPA GPA; A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point scale, over the last two years of study (a minimum of 20 courses or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

One required elective; may include topics such as design thinking, urban infrastructure, urban design, urban systems, special topics and others.; Please note: additional supervisors may be available.; An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency req

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University of Calgary

Calgary, Canada

public research university located in Calgary, Alberta

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  • Application Deadline One required elective; may include topics such as design thinking, urban infrastructure, urban design, urban systems, special topics and others.; Please note: additional supervisors may be available.; An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency req
  • Start Date September
  • Language English
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