MArch in Architecture

You may include, but are not limited to, relevant work experience, education, awards (academic, professional or financial), publications, technical skills, research experience, prior production or media experience and/or memberships in relevant professional associations.

A minimum of two letters of recommendation are required. Reference letters are a key component of your application package, so it is important that you select appropriate referees. It is also your responsibility to contact the referee before filling out the online application form to confirm their availability. Your referees should have the ability to 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.

The portfolio is a collection of your work that demonstrates your high level of competence in all aspects of architectural design and representation. It is the most important single piece of documentation that you will submit in this application, and it should receive significant attention in terms of content and design. It should include work done at school and in professional practice. Format of Portfolio 1. Please submit the portfolio to the Applicant Upload portal as a single PDF document. 2. 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 3. Page two of the portfolio must be the completed PDF file PDF filestatement of authorship, opens in new window. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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 photographycially for inclusion in the PDF document.

You are required to submit 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 Department of Architectural Science’s program themes 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.