Degrees Offered: M.Arch., M.Arch./M.L.A., M.A.S.A.
Members
Professor Emeritus
R. Cole, C. Macdonald, P. Patkau, C. Tiers, J. Wojtowicz.
Associate Professor Emeritus
L. Brock, S. McKay, R. Walkey.
Assistant Professor Emeritus
J. Gaitanakis, D.P. Rapanos.
Professor
B. Satterfield, M. Soules, L. Van Duzer.
Associate Professor
J. Bass, J. Dahmen, M. Fujita, A. Meyboom, O. Neumann, I. Roecker, A. Rysanek, S. Stevens, T. Vujosevic.
Assistant Professor
R. Abughannam, T. Gutierrez Monroy, X. Liu, T. Tak.
Program Overview
The School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture offers graduate education in the study of Architecture through the professional Master of Architecture (M.Arch.), the research-oriented Master of Advanced Studies in Architecture (M.A.S.A.), and doctoral studies through the Ph.D. in Design, Technology and Society.
Master of Architecture
The Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) is a professional graduate degree that satisfies the certification requirements of the Canadian Architectural Certification Board and provides an accredited pathway toward licensure as a registered architect in Canada.
The M.Arch. requires the completion of 117 credits of required and elective coursework, normally completed over three years of full-time study.
An advanced placement option is available for qualified applicants. This option requires the completion of 81 credits and may be completed over two years of full-time study.
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the Master of Architecture must meet UBC admission requirements for master’s degree, including the English Language Proficiency Requirements. More detailed information regarding admission to the Master of Architecture, including details on eligibility for the Advanced Placement option, is available through the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (SALA) Calendar entry and through the SALA website.
Program Requirements
Information regarding degree requirements for the Master of Architecture and the Master of Architecture with advanced placement is available through the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (SALA) Calendar entry and through the SALA website.
Dual Degree: Master of Architecture/Master of Landscape Architecture
The dual degree program option permits qualified students the opportunity to earn a Master of Architecture and a Master of Landscape Architecture concurrently.
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the Dual Degree Master of Architecture and Master of Landscape Architecture degree program must hold a degree that is academically equivalent to a four-year bachelor’s degree at UBC and must meet the general admission requirements for master's degree programs set by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. There is no requirement for the discipline of the previous degree.
Applicants should demonstrate interest and potential in the broad fields of environment, the creative arts, architecture and landscape architecture.
Candidates for admission are evaluated on the following components of the application: academic transcripts, statement of intent, resume, portfolio, references, and TOEFL where applicable.
Students holding a pre-professional degree in one of the two disciplines (a Bachelor of Environmental Design, Bachelor of Arts with a major in Architecture, a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, for example) will typically be given advanced placement at the discretion of the program’s Admissions Committee.
See the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture website for detailed Admissions requirements and deadlines.
Program Requirements
The dual degree option for the Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) and Master of Landscape Architecture (M.L.A.) degrees is designed for candidates seeking admission to both professions. Full-time students normally complete this program in four years. The dual master's degrees are awarded upon the completion of 147 credits of course work, including a major graduating project in either discipline. The curriculum consists of 63 required credits in the Master of Architecture; 54 required credits in the Master of Landscape Architecture, 21 required credits in either discipline, 3 interdisciplinary required credits and 6 elective credits.
For a detailed course outline of the dual degree option, refer to the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture website.
Master of Advanced Studies in Architecture
The Master of Advanced Studies in Architecture (M.A.S.A.) is a post-professional graduate program intended for applicants holding a professional degree in architecture or a related field who wish to undertake independent research on focused topics in architectural studies. Areas of research within the program include environmental imperatives, history and cultural studies, advanced design research and digital applications in design.
The M.A.S.A. does not meet the educational requirements for professional registration in architecture. Applicants seeking a program that leads to licensure should consider the Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) program.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum admission requirements of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. In addition to the required application materials, applicants must submit written confirmation from the SALA faculty member who has agreed to support the proposed program of study.
Detailed admission information is available on the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture website.
Program Requirements
The M.A.S.A. requires the completion of 30 credits, including:
- 3 credits of approved 500-level or higher coursework in research methodology
- 15 credits of approved coursework
- ARCH_V 598 (12 credits) – Research Thesis
The degree may be completed in 16 months with two terms of full-time residency required.
Further information from the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture website.
Contact Information
Architecture
402-6333 Memorial Road
Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z2
Tel: 604.827.7252
Fax: 604.822.3808
Email: arch@sala.ubc.ca
Web: www.sala.ubc.ca
Jaynus O'Donnell, Student Services Coordinator, Architecture