Professional Master of Architecture (Non-Thesis) (M.Arch.) (60 credits)
Offered by: Architecture (Faculty of Engineering)
Degree: Master of Architecture
Program credit weight: 60
Program Description
The M.Arch. (Professional); Non-Thesis degree program provides a structured opportunity to explore advanced architectural design, integrating building construction, landscape and urban design, professional practice, sustainable design, and the history and theory of architecture. A strategic focus on design methodology, innovative research, and self-directed inquiry, supported by the advanced media and modeling technologies and other resources required to carry out architectural research and creative practice.
Required Courses (42 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 672 | Architectural Design Studio 1. | 9 |
Architectural Design Studio 1. Terms offered: Fall 2026 Comprehensive design investigation of interrelated architectural-engineering-landscape concepts and systems; development and application of design methods fit for the changing climates and conditions of this century. | ||
| ARCH 673 | Architectural Design Studio 2. | 9 |
Architectural Design Studio 2. Terms offered: Winter 2027 A project-based graduate studio focused on the integration of skills and research to tackle contemporary global issues in architecture and urban design. | ||
| ARCH 674 | Professional Practice 1. | 3 |
Professional Practice 1. Terms offered: Winter 2027 The Professional Code, the Architect's Act and the architect's responsibilities to clients, colleagues and society, including professional ethics, responsibility in design, contractual arrangements, business conduct, construction supervision, issuing of certificates, construction and project management, concepts of architectural specification writing, building costs and life cycle costing. | ||
| ARCH 676 | Advanced Architectural Design. | 9 |
Advanced Architectural Design. Terms offered: Fall 2026 Research and design-based graduate studio focused on investigation of architectural and urban issues. | ||
| ARCH 678 | Advanced Construction. | 3 |
Advanced Construction. Terms offered: Fall 2026 An exploration of construction in relation to architectural design; research in advanced methods of construction and structure related to design problems and built projects; appropriate technologies and alternatives. | ||
| ARCH 683 | Directed Research Project. | 9 |
Directed Research Project. Terms offered: Winter 2027 Design-based research project focused on scholarly investigation and the presentation of results in appropriate graphic and written form. | ||
Complementary Courses (18 credits)
0-3 credits from:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 628 | Fundamentals of Building Regulations and Safety. 1 | 3 |
Fundamentals of Building Regulations and Safety. Terms offered: Winter 2027 Study of building codes with specific emphasis on the National Building and National Fire Codes of Canada. Development of a systematic approach to the implementation of codes during the preliminary design stage of an architectural project. | ||
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McGill B.Sc. (Arch.) graduates who completed ARCH 451 during their undergraduate training are exempt from registering in ARCH 628 and can replace ARCH 628 with another Complementary Course.
15-18 credits of courses at the 500 or 600 level, chosen from Architecture courses (subject code ARCH). Students may be allowed to take non-departmental courses upon approval of the School.