Program Description
The Master of Science in Architecture (MSc-Thesis) offered by the Peter Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture in the Faculty of Engineering is a research -intensive 45-credit graduate program. Students engage with areas of research and scholarship in the School of Architecture, including the history and theory of the built environment, building technology, climate-conscious design, media and computation, urban studies, and spatial justice.
Keywords: architecture, history, theory, built environment, building technology, climate-conscious design, media, computation, urban studies, spatial justice.
Unique Program Features
- The program prepares students for research at the PhD level or for research-oriented careers such as in cultural institutions and the building industry.
- This program is oriented towards students who already hold a professional degree in architecture and wish to acquire advanced research training; applicants with degrees in other disciplines who are interested in conducting research in design and architecture are encouraged to apply.
University-Level Admission Requirements
- An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
- English-language proficiency
Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.
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Program Website
Department Contact
Graduate Program gradprograms.architecture [at] mcgill.ca (email)
Available Intakes
Fall
Application Deadlines
| Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | September 15 | January 15 | January 15 |
| WINTER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SUMMER | N/A | N/A | N/A |