The professional Master of Architecture degree offers rigorous preparation for entry into the profession, building on the School’s core belief in architecture as a cultural act and practice while supporting the development of debate and critical thinking about the discipline.
The program offers the opportunity to pursue an in-depth design or research thesis. Students explore questions in architecture, landscape, urbanism, technology, sustainability and fabrication in a global context under the supervision of our internationally recognized faculty with expertise in a broad range of research areas.
Options available to graduate students include co-op, international research travel, a term in the Rome studio, and the University’s Water Program and Structures Certificate. Extensive funding opportunities and involvement in various faculty-led research labs further support student research.
The Master of Architecture (MArch) is a two-year degree program. Applicants holding a pre-professional Bachelor of Architectural Studies from the University of Waterloo or equivalent degree are considered for entry into year two of the MArch program.
Please note that faculty do not directly admit students. All admission inquiries should be sent to archgradinfo@uwaterloo.ca.
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