28 Master's degrees in Architecture in Canada

Dalhousie University’s Master of Architecture programme equips you with the skills and experience to become a professional architect. Your eight-month co-op work term provides you with valuable hands-on experience that allows you to work anywhere in the world and your design thesis lets you explore a topic that ignites your passion. Your journey begins here. 

The Architectural Technology (Optional Co-op) at Centennial College is a three-year advanced diploma delivered in a hybrid study mode. This programme focuses on sustainable design and building science, preparing students for technical roles in the construction industry through hands-on projects and professional software.

The Internet of Things - System Architecture and Integration (Online) at Centennial College is a comprehensive postgraduate programme. Delivered through a flexible public study mode, this curriculum focuses on advanced digital connectivity. Students gain essential technical expertise in modern system design over a one-year duration.

The Architectural Technology (Fast-Track) (Optional Co-op) at Centennial College is a two-year, public master-level programme. Designed for those with prior architectural degrees, it offers a hybrid study mode. Students master construction drawings and building codes through intensive, state-of-the-art technical training.

The Architectural Technology (Fast-Track) (Optional Co-op) (Online) at Centennial College is a two-year advanced diploma delivered via online asynchronous learning. This public programme allows degree holders to gain technical expertise in building design and construction through a flexible, technology-driven format.

The Urban Systems programme at the University of British Columbia is a professional Master degree designed for infrastructure leaders. This public study mode course lasts 12 to 24 months, merging advanced engineering with business strategy to help students build resilient, sustainable cities for the future.

The Urban Innovation programme at the University of Toronto is a professional master degree designed for future leaders in economic development. This 20-month, full-time course focuses on creating sustainable, liveable city-regions. Students gain expertise in public policy and management through a public study mode.

Architecture from University of Manitoba includes coursework on topics such as architectural history and theory, advanced technology, professional practice and legal aspects of architectural practice. Students also complete several studio courses throughout the degree, and must submit a final design thesis in order to graduate.

The School of Architecture at University of Waterloo is a leader in design education and research.

The Peter Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture at McGill University offers a professional Master of Architecture program, a post-professional Master of Architecture program, and a Ph.D. program.

The aim of the Wood Engineering program at University of Northern British Columbia is to educate and train qualified professionals and engineers to become leaders in the field of wood engineering.

The Advanced Studies in Architecture at the University of British Columbia is a two-year, research-intensive master degree. Delivered in person at the Vancouver campus, this public programme allows students to engage in independent design studies and advanced contemporary concepts over a standard 16-month residency period.

The Rural Planning and Development program of University of Guelph provides the opportunity for graduate study, research and professional development in either Canadian or international context.

The M.Arch. Architecture at Carleton University is a professional, accredited programme available in two-year or three-year streams. This public study mode course provides a creative foundation in design and theory. Students develop innovative skills over a flexible duration tailored to their previous academic background.

The Master of Architectural Studies at Carleton University is a two-year, public programme designed for advanced academic research. This M.Sc. level degree focuses on multidisciplinary scholarship and theoretical innovation. It offers a non-accredited pathway for students to pursue in-depth investigations into design.

The dual degree option is a four-year program to pursue the Architecture and Landscape Architecture program at University of British Columbia at the same time. The dual degree is certified with both the Canadian Architectural Certification Board and the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects.

The Master of Architecture is a professional graduate degree from University of British Columbia, leading to certification with the Canadian Architectural Certification Board. It is a highly demanding three-year program that includes design studios alongside courses in history and theory, technical and material systems, and design media.

Explore questions in architecture, landscape, urbanism, technology, sustainability, and fabrication in a global context while discovering innovative ways to tackle global water challenges with the Master of Architecture (Water) program at University of Waterloo.

The Forest Conservation programme at the University of Toronto is a professional Master degree designed for sustainable resource management. This full-time public course includes a guaranteed internship to enhance practical skills. It prepares students for impactful careers in social and economic sustainability systems.

The Art and Architectural History programme at Carleton University is a two-year Master of Arts degree. This public study mode course focuses on visual culture and critical theory. Students benefit from unique on-site training at national museums, combining academic rigour with practical experience in the capital.