Other courses at the 600-level or higher, outside the School, relevant to the program of study, may be chosen with approval by the student's supervisor and Graduate Program Director.
Architecture (Thesis) (M.Sc.) (45 credits)
Offered by: Architecture (Faculty of Engineering)
Degree: Master of Science
Program credit weight: 45
Program Description
The M.Sc. in Architecture (Thesis) is a research-intensive program of study, focusing on critical skills in research, analysis, experimentation, design research, and interpretation that are applicable in the profession, allied disciplines, and society. The program accommodates several areas of study, capitalizing on faculty expertise. It offers flexibility between a written or design-oriented thesis, and promotes close interaction between students and faculty in sponsored and unsponsored research. Original research on architectural, engineering, landscape, and urban issues of interest with implications for the built environment are conducted to develop the student's research skills and competencies for doctoral studies or a leadership role in professional practice.
Required Courses (33 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 627 | Research Methods. | 3 |
Research Methods. Terms offered: Fall 2026 Survey of research methods relevant to architecture. Introduction to research ethics; differentiating between primary and secondary methods; contrasting macro- and micro-social approaches; setting research questions; undertaking literature scans; reviewing empirical findings by others; designing instruments and tools for primary research; conducting field research; presenting findings. | ||
| ARCH 694 | Thesis Preparation. | 3 |
Thesis Preparation. Terms offered: Fall 2026, Winter 2027 Definition of thesis proposition, including general preoccupations and methodology; exploration of theoretical antecedents, epistemological foundations, and practical techniques pertinent to contemporary theory and practice. | ||
| ARCH 695 | Detailed Research Proposal. | 6 |
Detailed Research Proposal. Terms offered: Fall 2026, Winter 2027 Development and presentation of formal proposal for the Master's thesis. Research methods and methodology; research design; major debates in contemporary architectural scholarship. | ||
| ARCH 696 | Thesis Submission. | 21 |
Thesis Submission. Terms offered: Fall 2026, Winter 2027 Independent research work under the direction of the thesis supervisor. | ||
Complementary Courses (12 credits)
12 credits of courses at the 600-level, chosen from Architectural courses (subject code ARCH).