Admission Requirements

Successful completion of a degree in architectural studies with a minimum academic average of B- in their undergraduate studies.

Application must be accompanied by:

1. an essay of no more than 1500 words stating the topic of their future thesis, their selected focus of study defined geographically, temporally and architecturally including possible primary sources;
2. a portfolio of projects and creative works; and
3. a review of their interaction and experience in architectural or related practice (may be text, drawings and models, or built work) if applicable.

Professional experience may be taken into consideration.

Where applicants do not hold a degree in architecture but possess an honours degree in a related discipline, equivalence may be considered on the basis of a demonstrated, exceptional research ability and high academic standing (B+ minimum average).

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 prescribed forms and a statement of academic and professional objectives.

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs 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.

An admissions committee, which includes the supervisor of graduate studies, will determine the merits of each applicant 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.

Admission Requirements

M. Architecture  - 8.0 credits

• Successful completion of the Bachelor of Architectural Studies in Design (see Undergraduate Calendar) with a minimum academic average of B-.
• Application must be accompanied by two examples of the student's academic writing and a portfolio of their most recent studio work demonstrating facility in architectural design and methods of representation.

M. Architecture 1  - 15.5 credits

• Successful completion of a Bachelor of Architectural Studies (Urbanism, Conservation & Sustainability, or Philosophy and Criticism) degree with a minimum academic average of B- in their undergraduate studies.
• Where applicants do not hold a degree in architecture but possess either an honours degree in a related discipline, equivalence may be considered on the basis of a demonstrated, exceptional research ability and high academic standing (B+ minimum average).

Applicable to both 8.0 credit- and 15.5 credit- programs

• Professional experience may be taken into consideration.
• The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs 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.
• An admissions committee, which includes the Associate Director [Graduate Programs] , will determine the merits of each candidate on the basis of academic record, evidence of visual and architectural design, 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.
• All applicants must provide two confidential letters of reference on the prescribed forms and a statement of academic and professional objectives.
• 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.
• Applications must be accompanied by a) an essay of no more than 1500 words stating the topic of their future thesis, their selected focus of study defined geographically, temporally and architecturally including possible primary sources, b) a portfolio of projects and creative works, and c) a review of their interaction and experience in architectural or related practice (may be text, drawings and models, or built work) if applicable.

Program Requirements

M. Architecture  - 8.0 credits

General requirements:

• 2.0 core course credits
• 1.0 elective course credits
• 3.0 studio credits
• 2.0 credit in thesis which must be defended at an oral examination

Specific requirements:
Year 1

Fall Term

• ARCH 5200, ARCC 5100, ARCS 5105
• ARCC 5200 or 0.5 credit elective from courses at the 5000-level or above, approved by the Associate Director (Graduate Programs)

Winter Term

• ARCH 5201, ARCS 5106
• 0.5 credit elective from courses at the 5000-level or above, approved by the Associate Director (Graduate Programs)

Year 2

Fall Term

• ARCS 5909 or ARCN 5909 (See Note 1, below)
• ARCC 5200 or 0.5 credit elective from courses at the 5000-level or above, approved by the Associate Director (Graduate Programs)

Winter Term

• ARCS 5909 or ARCN 5909 (See Note 1, below)
• 0.5 credit elective from courses at the 5000-level or above, approved by the Associate Director (Graduate Programs)

M. Architecture 1  - 15.5 credits

General requirements

• 5.0 credits core courses
• 7.5 credits studio courses
• 1.0 credit History/Theory Elective
• 2.0 credit thesis which must be defended at an oral examination

Specific requirements:
Year 1

Fall Term

• ARCC 5096, ARCS 5102
• 0.5 credit History/Theory elective

Winter Term

• ARCC 5097, ARCS 5103
• 0.5 credit History/Theory elective

Year 2

Fall Term

• ARCC 5098, ARCC 4500, ARCS 5104

Winter Term

• ARCH 5201, ARCC 5200, ARCS 5105

Year 3

Fall Term

• ARCH 5200, ARCC 5099, ARCS 5106

Winter Term

• ARCC 5100, ARCN 5909 (see Note 1, below)

Summer Term

• ARCH 5003, ARCN 5909 (see Note 1, below)

1. ARCS 5909 and ARCN 5909 normally extend over two terms. This project will follow guidelines prescribed by the Associate Director (Graduate Programs).
2. The thesis is expected to include both a written text and a design component with appropriate modes of two and three-dimensional representation, including digital. Final thesis documentation must satisfy the requirements established by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs.

Admission Requirements

• The normal requirement for admission to the doctoral program in Architecture is a Master of Architecture or a recognized equivalent in a discipline related to the strengths of the program.
• A minimum GPA of A-.
• Students enrolled in the Master of Architectural Studies at Carleton University who have shown outstanding academic performance and research promise may be admitted to the Ph.D. program without completing the master's program. Normal Ph.D. program requirements, as stated below, will apply. Each case will be considered on an individual basis for fast-tracking to the Ph.D. program.
• A portfolio including an essay of no more than a) 1,500 words stating the topic of their future dissertation, selected focus of study defined geographically, temporally and architecturally including possible primary sources, b) a portfolio of projects and creative works, c) a review of interaction and experience in architectural practice, and d) a cover letter addressing why they have decided to apply to Carleton University for their Ph.D.
• The Ph.D. program in Architecture must be undertaken on a full-time basis.
• Students must be proficient (e.g. able to undertake research) in one language other than English or French.

Admission Requirements

Students must be admitted to the Graduate Diploma in Architectural Conservation from the Master of Architecture Professional Program.

A minimum academic average of B+ in their first year of graduate studies.

Applicants must submit documentation of studio work demonstrating their understanding of heritage conservation.

Professional experience may be taken into consideration.

When professional work is included as part of the 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 prescribed forms and a statement of academic and professional objectives.

Part-time studies are not permitted.

Deferrals are not permitted.