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The Master of Architecture is a professional graduate degree, leading to certification with the Canadian Architectural Certification Board. It is a highly demanding three-year program that includes design studios alongside courses in history and theory, technical and material systems, and design media.
Program overview
- Campus
- Vancouver
- Program length
- 3 years
- Honours This option has additional requirements compared to those required in a Major specialization. Students must maintain high academic standing and may have to write a graduating thesis.
- No
- Co-op Co-op is an optional program where students alternate between academic terms and paid work terms. It’s an opportunity to gain relevant job experience while completing your degree.
- Yes
- Faculty
- School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture
- Degree
- Master of Architecture
What you'll learn
Architecture is a highly demanding course of study, leading to the Master of Architecture graduate degree. A complete, accredited curriculum, it provides Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) approved professional standing. This standing is equivalent to the US National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB). International students should determine certification requirements in the country of their intended practice. The School enjoys significant links within the local professional design community and a healthy engagement with cultural concerns worldwide.
University resources include a research library ranked among the best in Canada.
Courses
There are hundreds of courses you can take within Architecture. Here are a few you might like.
History of architecture in the pre-1900 time period. Technological, political, social, and economic changes that have influenced architecture and related fields
Foundations of manual and digital skills and concepts employing a variety of subjects, techniques and software.
Building form and fabric considerations to assure appropriate thermal, luminous, sonic, and atmospheric conditions within buildings
Theoretical propositions and their built manifestations
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Preparatory programs
Want to learn more?
Visit the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture website to learn more about Architecture.
View full program detailsGet a post-graduate work permit for up to three years if you are a full-time UBC international student graduating from a bachelor’s degree program and meet all eligibility criteria.
Want to learn more?
Visit the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture website to learn more about Architecture.
View full program details