Architecture (MArch)
Format: Full-time
Degree Earned: Master of Architecture (MArch)
Accredited by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board, this program provides students with opportunities for intellectual growth and the development of individual areas of inquiry by focusing on a critical study of architectural practice, both in its contemporary forms and in its future potential.
MArch
- Completion of a BArchSc degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) or equivalent of 3.00/4.33 (B) in the last two years of study
- Statement of thesis intent
- Resumé/CV
- Transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
- English language proficiency requirement
- Portfolio
More information on admission requirements. Due to the competitive nature of our programs, it is not possible to offer admission to everyone who applies that meets the minimum entrance requirements for the program.
For detailed fees information visit Fees by Program.
- Canadian Architectural History and Criticism
- Design Methods
- Food Security
- Health Care
- Heritage Conservation
- Interactive Architecture
- Low-Energy Housing
- Representation in Architecture
- Responsive Architectural Systems
- Sustainable Design
- Urban Ecology
- Emerging Technologies
- Intensive Research Studio
- Seminar in Critical Practice
- Thesis Research and Critical Project
- Dedicated studio and seminar space for first-year students
- Additional studio for thesis students in second year
- CAD Lab with 40 workstations and additional computers in studio
- Digital Fabrication Zone: 3D printer, laser cutters, CNC router, vacuum former, mini robot
- Full wood workshop
Graduate Admissions
Admissions information and how to apply
Graduate Studies Admissions Office
11th Floor, 1 Dundas Street West
Toronto, ON
Telephone: 416-979-5150
Fax: 416-979-5153
E-mail: grdadmit@ryerson.ca
Program Contacts
Marco L. Polo
Graduate Program Director
BA, BArch, OAA, FRAIC
Research areas: Contemporary Canadian Architecture, Canadian Architecture since 1945, Regionalism in Canadian Architecture, Cultural dimensions of Sustainability, Architecture and Culture
Telephone: 416-979-5000 ext. 556497
E-Mail: m2polo@ryerson.ca
Mimi Lam
Graduate Program Administrator
Telephone: 416-979-5000 ext. 552676
E-Mail: march@ryerson.ca
“The most important aspect of a master’s degree in Architecture is the potential to explore individual areas of inquiry that are important to the student.”
Student Profile: Greener Living, external link
Matthew Ferguson (Architecture MArch alumnus) hopes to change the way we live.
Once you’ve made an informed choice about which program(s) you are going to apply to, preparing your application requires careful research and planning.
Funding
At Ryerson, we understand that pursuing graduate studies is a significant financial investment. Funding comes from a combination of employment contracts (as a teaching assistant), scholarships, awards and stipends. There are a number of additional funding sources – internal and external – available to graduate students that can increase these funding levels.
Research
As an urban innovation university, Ryerson offers 60+ cutting-edge, career-oriented graduate programs, as well as 125+ research centres, institutes and labs, in a wide range of disciplines. Our close connections with industry, government and community partners provide opportunities to apply your knowledge to real-world challenges and make a difference.