Program Overview
The Architecture at McGill University is a Master programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of architecture & urban planning. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Architecture programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 7,263 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,263 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Québec, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Architecture programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Landscape Designer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Real Estate Developer
- Heritage Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Urban Planning and Development
- Architectural Design
- Advanced Construction
- Field Sketching
- Origins of Modern Architecture
- Critical Design Strategies
- Contemporary Theory
- Origins of Modern Architecture
- Critical Design Strategies
- Contemporary Theory
- Housing Theory
- New Approaches to Arch History
- Sel Topics in Architecture
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
General application requirements for the M.Arch. (professional) program are summarised below:
- Application (Online)
- Application fee: A non-refundable application fee of $80 is required, payable by credit card (Visa or MasterCard), payable at the time of submission.
- Summary of work experience: Your employer\xc2\x92s signature is required along with the company business card. We do NOT require the Director\xc2\x92s signature.
- R\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 or CV
- Transcripts: Applicants are required to upload unofficial transcripts of all universities previously attended (including summer term, exchange term, or study-away term). If you are recommended for admission, you will later be required to supply official transcripts. Transcripts in languages other than English or French must be accompanied by an English or French translation provided by the institution issuing the transcript or by a certified translator.
- Electronic letters of reference: A total of two (2) confidential letters of reference are required for your application: two (2) from academics or one (1) from an academic and one (1) from a recent employer. Once you have identified your referees (you must provide a valid institutional e-mail address for each referee), McGill will send them an e-mail asking for a reference in support of your application (Gmail or Yahoo domains cannot be accepted). Additionally, uploaded letters must be on university or company/business stationery and the referee must indicate his/her position and full contact information at the institution.
- Research statement: Once accepted to the M.Arch. (Professional) program (DST), students interested in the Design Studio Directed Research option will need to provide a two-page (maximum) research statement in early Fall of the first term indicating their general area of interest, their understanding of this area of study, faculty expertise, and research intention in terms of topic and project-based investigation. Specific references to expertise within the School are encouraged (e.g. History and Theory of Architecture; Cultural Landscape Studies; Affordable and Sustainable Housing; Computation and Fabrication; High-performance Visualization; Minimum Cost Housing; Gender, Sexuality and Space; Design and Health; Urban Design; Landscape Urbanism; Architectural Representation; Urban Agriculture; Vernacular Architecture; Reurbanisation).
- Completed program chart.
- Course descriptions: Course calendar descriptions of previous college and/or university studies must be submitted in addition to the Program Comparison Chart.
- Proof of English language proficiency
- e-portfolio
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 7,263 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,263 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 7,263 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,263 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact McGill University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About McGill University
McGill University
Montréal, Canada
McGill University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 18 months