Overview

Dalhousie University ’s professional Architecture programme is a compact programme that recognizes a student's previous undergraduate studies and leads to a master's degree. The programme is fully accredited, and the integration of academic and professional experience is highly valued in the architectural field. Dalhousie’s School of Architecture enjoys an international reputation, with graduates working in many places around the world.

You will select courses in design, humanities, and technology, plus electives (including the School's famous Free Lab) that support your individual interests. The Master of Architecture programme consists of seven core courses, four electives, and an eight-month co-op work term that provides students with income and opportunities to live and work in Canada or abroad.

Careers

After receiving a professional architecture degree, a MArch graduate typically works in an architectural office and may do professional examinations two years later to become a registered architect. Most of our MArch graduates pursue careers in architectural practice.Possible careers include:

Sole proprietorships in a home office

Small- and medium-sized architectural firms

Corporations with branches around the world

Government and public institutions

Accreditation

The Canadian Architectural Certification Board assesses Canadian architecture programmes to ensure they meet the educational standards for the eventual licensure of registered architects. Dalhousie's Master of Architecture programme is fully accredited by the CACB until 2028.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Urban Housing Studio

Adaptive Reuse Studio

Urban Systems Studio

Urban Systems

Energy Efficient Design

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 20 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

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Canada and the United States: all items must be received by February 1.

For applications from other countries, all items must be received by December 1.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Halifax, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Four-year bachelor's degree.

Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study.

Degree granted by a university of recognized standing.

Programme-specific admission requirements

Official academic transcript from each post-secondary institution you have attended

Digital portfolio of architectural design work

Statement of intent

Resumé

Two letters of reference

Evidence of English language competency (if required)

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Tuition Fees

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18642 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

10875 CAD / year

≈ 10875 CAD / year

Living costs

Halifax

Canada

1235 - 1956 CAD / month

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Funding

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