In addition to Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements, the Faculty of Environmental Design requires:
Doctor of Philosophy
a) For applicants required to prove proficiency in English, a TOEFL score of 600 (written test); or 100 (internet-based test); or an IELTS score of 7.5, or a MELAB score of 8, or a PTE score of 70;
b) An admission grade point average (GPA) above 3.50 on a four-point scale;
c) A statement of interest that describes the nature of the thesis research the applicant expects to undertake. This is not a detailed thesis proposal, but will be used by an admissions committee as an indicator of the applicant’s ability to conduct doctoral level research and to determine if adequate supervisory and research funding resources are available to support the proposed program. Only if such resources are available will the student be admitted;
d) A qualified supervisor from the Faculty of Environmental Design will be identified once admission is recommended by an admissions committee and the student has been admitted by the Faculty of Graduate Studies;
e) Three reference letters.
Master of Environmental Design (thesis-based)
In addition to Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements, the Faculty of Environmental Design requires:
As an interdisciplinary degree, applications are encouraged from a variety of academic backgrounds (including first professional degrees in planning and design) or a combination of undergraduate degree and work-related experience.
Applicants for the Master of Environmental Design must provide:
a) A clear, well written, statement of intent which describes how the applicant’s specific educational background and professional or personal experience relates to Environmental Design as a field of study and the applicant’s future ‘vision’ for pursuing a graduate degree in Environmental Design (related to personal and professional goals and intentions);
b) A clear, well written and substantive statement of thesis research interests which informs the Admissions Committee of the applicant’s supervisory needs;
c) A ‘portfolio’ of the applicant's work, as selected by the applicant, to include at least one example of the applicant’s previous academic or professional writing, such as a written essay, published research paper, major academic paper, design project or consulting report;
AND provides examples or illustrates the applicant’s design work, graphics, visual communication, creative thinking, community action, or creative ideas as related to the applicant’s statement of intent. If any of the work involves collaboration with others, please clearly identify what aspects of the work are from others. This portfolio should be submitted in digital form (pdf files) on a CD/DVD or in format easily downloaded to a CD or DVD;
d) Three reference letters.
Master of Environmental Design (Planning) (course-based)
In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements, the Faculty of Environmental Design requires:
a) A clear, well written, statement of intent which describes the applicant's preference for one of the planning streams and how the applicant's specific educational background and professional or personal experience relates to Planning as a field of study and the applicant's future 'vision' for pursuing a graduate degree in Environmental Design (related to personal and professional goals and intentions;
b) Three reference letters.
Master of Architecture
In addition to Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements, the Faculty of Environmental Design requires:
a) Prospective applicants are advised to use opportunities within their four year recognized university undergraduate degree studies to develop knowledge in design, the humanities, social sciences, arts, engineering, biological and/or physical sciences – including, wherever possible, studio, laboratory and collaborative learning experiences;
b) Applicants must demonstrate successful completion of ten prerequisite half course requirements in four areas: Design, Technology, Communications, and History/Theory (equivalent to the courses taken in the minor in Architectural Studies).
Applicants may be admitted to the M.Arch ‘Foundation’ or qualifying year in order to complete these prerequisite requirements. An assessment of these prerequisite requirements will be made by an admissions committee and applicants will be informed in offers of admission which, if any, courses at the Foundation level will be required;
c) Applicants must provide evidence of original and/or creative work in any field or medium and demonstrate in writing the relevance of the skills shown by this work to the study of Architecture. This work should be presented in a compact form (box, envelope or binder no larger than 297 mm by 297 mm [11” x11”] format). If any of the work involves collaboration with others, please clearly identify what aspects of the work are from others;
d) Three reference letters.
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