Architecture Graduate Degree Program

• Completed a BArchSc 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

• Completion of a CACB-accredited Master of architecture degree (or foreign equivalent) from an accredited institution
  
• Minimum grade point average (GPA) or equivalent of 3.33/4.33 (B+)

Application requirements:

1. Submit your application via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC); and 
2. Prepare your documents to upload via Toronto Met’s Yeates School of Graduate Studies

Documents include:

• Resumé
• Transcripts
• English language proficiency requirement
  
• Two letters of recommendation: from referees who can 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.
  
  If you have graduated from the Toronto Met BArchSc program within the last four years* you are not required to submit letters of reference. Simply type the following e-mail address into the referee section of your application: gradreference@torontomu.ca.
• Statement of thesis intent: is 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 program themes <linked to program themes tab 1> and should examine this question: What will the role of the architectural profession be in the coming decades? You should try to be as detailed as possible regarding your own vision of architecture.
  
• Portfolio of design work: The portfolio is a collection of your work that demonstrates your high level of competence in all aspects of architectural design and representation. It should include work done at school and in professional practice.
  
  
  • Please submit the portfolio to the Applicant Upload portal as a single PDF document.
  • The portfolio must include the following information on the cover page:
    The words “Master of Architecture Portfolio”
    Your name
    Your mailing address, telephone number, email address, and other contact information
  • Page two of the portfolio must be the completed PDF file  (PDF file) statement of authorship.
  • On pages three and four of the portfolio, include a one-page summary CV and a one page summary Statement of Thesis Intent. Please note that these are in addition to the separate submissions for each of these documents, which are also required to be uploaded as separate files.
  • The portfolio may include up to 30 additional pages individual pages or 15 two-page spreads.  The portfolio may include images of creative work in any media. If your work is heavily video-based, please contact the associate chair prior to submitting your application.
  • All work must be clearly labelled. 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. Work from school completed with a group of classmates must list the names of each member of the group.
  • Note: Please do not submit a hard copy of the portfolio, or any original material such as models, furniture, sculpture etc. Only PDF submissions will be reviewed. Any 3D materials such as those noted above are to be documented photographically for inclusion in the PDF document.

Application requirements:

1. Connect with a supervisor; 
2. Submit your application via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC);
3. Prepare your documents to upload via Toronto Met’s Yeates School of Graduate Studies. 

Documents include:

• Resumé
• Transcripts
• English language proficiency requirement
  
• Three letters of recommendation: One of which must be from a prospective supervisor in the Department of Architectural Science who has agreed to work with you if accepted. The two other letters should be from appropriate referees who can speak directly to your past achievements, design research potential, and capability to lead ambitious self-directed work. In most cases, the referees will be from a former professor, research supervisor, a professional employer, or creative collaborator.
  
• Statement of interest: addressing the proposed research topic and methodologies, motivations and objectives, with bibliographic references (1500-2000 words).
  
• Writing sample: Such as a journal publication, book chapter, paper, etc.
  
• Portfolio of design work: A portfolio is a key document in the evaluation of your application. This collection of relevant past projects should demonstrate a high level of competence and innovation in architectural design and representation, and provide evidence of your ability to perform research through design. Clear and concise annotations should convey capacity for informed critical inquiry and analysis.
  
  
  • Please submit the portfolio to the Applicant Upload portal as a single PDF document (max 50 MB).
  • The portfolio must include a cover page with the words “PhD in Architecture Portfolio”; your name; and your email address, mailing address and telephone number.
  • Page two of the portfolio must be the completed PDF file  (PDF file) statement of authorship.
  • Pages three and four of the portfolio must consist of a one-page summary CV and a one page abstract of your Statement of Interest. These are in addition to the separate submissions for each of these documents, which are also required to be uploaded as separate files.
  • The portfolio may include approximately 30 additional pages (or 15 two-page spreads), featuring images of creative work in any media and (where appropriate) active links to URLs for video content or other media.
  • All work must be clearly labelled. Identify the name/title of the work or project, the date of work, the medium, and any other pertinent information. If work was produced collaboratively or in a professional context, identify your specific role and list the names of other contributors.
  • Note: Please do not submit a hard copy of the portfolio, or any original material. Only PDF submissions will be reviewed. Make sure your documents are clearly labeled before they are uploaded. Once you have gathered all the required documents and activated your online identity, you can log on to the Applicant Upload portal. After you have successfully uploaded all your required documents, your application will enter the review process. Monitor your application status in MyServiceHub and through the Applicant Upload portal.

Degree requirements: you are required to successfully complete

• Two studios
  
• Five core courses
  
• Two electives
  
• Two collaborative competitions (I and II): or other design activities approved by the associate chair. Competition teams may include Toronto Met faculty members or architectural professionals.
• A thesis: independent research on an approved topic within the field of architecture. You will be required to publicly present the thesis work, which forms the critical, historical and theoretical basis for your thesis project. The thesis project must be grounded in architectural praxis, but is not limited to the design of a building. The final stage is a public juried presentation of your thesis.

Degree requirements: you are required to successfully complete

• One research seminar (ARxxxx, 1 cr), selected from available graduate architecture courses or approved directed study course
  
• One Thesis and Design Research course (AR8110, 1cr), or directed study course with advisor
  
• Three pass/fail milestones including:
  1) Creative project
  2) Design research proposal & candidacy examination
  3) Dissertation.
  Details about each milestone is available on our currently-offered courses page.