Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Architecture (Thesis) 鈥� 45 credits听
Plans of Study听
The Fall 2026-27 list of complementary courses will be available soon.
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Additionally, a visual overview of all the Architecture classes in 2026-27听will be available soon. Please note that this document is for consultation purposes only and that the final schedule should be confirmed on Minerva.
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ARCH 627 Research Methods 3 credits ARCH 694 Thesis Preparation 3 credits Two complementary courses* 6 credits Sub-total: 12听credits |
ARCH 695 Thesis Proposal 6 credits Two complementary courses* 6 credits Sub-total: 12听credits |
ARCH 696 Thesis Submission 21听credits Sub-total: 21听credits |
Students who do not complete their thesis during the residency period will need to register for "additional session".听
The residency requirement for the MSc program is three terms of 鈥渇ull-time鈥� status. During the residency period, students must register for a total of 45 credits. Once the residency requirement is complete, the registration status changes to 鈥渁dditional session鈥�. The maximum time permitted to complete the degree is 3 years. The time is measured from the date of first registration to the completion of a thesis.
Course Descriptions: 听
ARCH 627 offers a survey of research methods relevant to architecture. These include 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.听听
ARCH 694 is based on direct collaboration with the supervisor. During this course, the student defines the thesis proposition, scholarly frameworks, experiment design, research questions, and design-based explorations leading to a written thesis.听
ARCH 695 focuses on the development of the thesis proposal and scholarly/experimental/design requirements to produce a written thesis. In this course students also work directly with the supervisor.听听
ARCH 696 is the final course of the program in which the students develop and submit their written thesis with the guidance of their supervisor. The Thesis is evaluated on a Pass / Fail basis and involves an external examination process.听
* Complementary Courses (12 credits)
12 credits of courses at the 600 level, chosen from Architecture courses (subject code ARCH).
Other 600-level courses outside the School, relevant to the program of study can be approved by the student鈥檚 supervisor and Graduate Program Director.