Architecture

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE PROGRAM IS FULL

Admissions

For further information on deadline dates, English language proficiency and the online application, please visit or contact the Graduate Admissions Office, www.ryerson.ca/graduate/admissions/.

Minimum Academic Requirement

• Completed a B.Arch.Sci. degree (or equivalent), with a minimum grade point average (GPA) or equivalent of 3.00/4.33 (B)
• Achieved a minimum of 3.00/4.33 (B) in the last two years of study

The Master’s Program in Architecture offers preparation for entry into the profession of architecture to students admitted with an undergraduate degree in architectural science (BArch. Sci.) or its equivalent.

You must hold an undergraduate degree in architecture that is part of an accredited professional program (CACB or equivalent).

College programs and degrees that are not part of a professional accredited architecture program are normally considered insufficient preparation for the program.

Program Specific Documents

In addition to the general requirements for admission to the Graduate School at Ryerson, the Masters in Architecture program requires the following materials:

Portfolio

The Portfolio is a collection of your work that demonstrates your high level of competence in all aspects of architectural design and representation. It is probably the most important single piece of documentation that you will submit in this application, and should receive significant attention both in terms of content and design. It should include both work done at school and as a professional.

Format

1. The portfolio must be presented in a bound document, letter (8 ½ x 11) or A4 size. Pay attention to the design of the document.

2. The portfolio must include the following information on the front cover:

1. The words “Master of Architecture Portfolio”
2. Your name
3. Your mailing address, telephone number, email address, and other contact information.

3. Page two of the portfolio must be the completed Statement of Authorship.

4. The portfolio may include up to thirty additional pages (printed on one side) or fifteen additional pages printed on both sides. The portfolio may include images of creative work in any media. Please note that the portfolios will not be returned. Digital media such as CDs and DVDs will not normally be reviewed; if your work is heavily video-based, please contact the Program Director prior to submitting your application.

5. Remember, graphic design and package design do matter.

6. All work must be clearly labeled. Identify the name/title of the work or project, the medium and date of work, and provide any other information regarding the work submitted. If work was produced in a professional context, identify your specific role or roles on the project.

7. Any materials not included in the bound portfolio will be discarded. Do not submit original models, furniture, sculpture, etc.

The Portfolio must be submitted in hard copy to the Graduate Admissions office in-person (1 Dundas Street West, 11th floor), by mail or courier (350 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON, M5B 2K3). Please write "architecture" on the envelope. All other admission materials must be emailed to the Graduate Admissions Office.

To review a listing of all required documents, please refer to the Material Checklist.

About the Admission Materials

Letters of Recommendation

A minimum of two Letters of Recommendation are required for each application.

Reference letters are a key component of your application package and close attention must be paid prior to selecting a referee. It is also your responsibility to contact the referee before filling out the online application form to confirm their availability.

Your referees should have the ability to comment on your past achievements and your potential as a graduate student. In most cases, the referees will be former professors or research supervisors familiar with your abilities. If you have been out of school for a significant period of time, a letter from an employer may be more appropriate.

Applicants who have graduated from the Ryerson B.Arch.Sci. in 2010, 2011 or 2012 are not required to submit letters of reference.

Statement of Intent

You are required to submit a brief written statement of about 500 words outlining your research interests within the discipline of architecture. Your statement should relate to one or more of the Research Areas of the program. What is the role of the architectural profession in the coming decades? As the program will use this statement to determine the availability of an appropriate Supervisor, you should try to be as precise as possible.

Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for additional information.