MA/MS in Architectural Studies is a master's degree in Architecture programme offered by Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 21,478 per year (CAD 8,629 per year for local students).
Also offered as: Bachelor's Degree
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Architecture
Duration: 2 years
Local tuition: CAD 8,629 / year
International tuition: CAD 21,478 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Carleton's Master of Architectural Studies (MAS) is a research-based, non-accredited degree intended for students who want to pursue an in-depth investigation of a specific question in architecture rather than complete a professional design degree. Housed in the Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism, the program develops independent scholarship and research skills under the guidance of a faculty supervisor, drawing on multidisciplinary approaches to architectural history, theory, and related fields. It is a two-year, full-time program with a single Fall admission intake. Because the degree is non-accredited, it does not lead to professional licensure; instead, it functions as preparation for further academic study, including doctoral programs, or for research-oriented careers connected to the built environment. Students typically complete coursework alongside a substantial research project addressing their chosen area of architectural concern.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants to Carleton's Architectural Studies master's program must hold a four-year honours bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, with a grade of at least B+ in their major subjects and at least B- overall; individual departments may apply additional or more specific requirements. Applicants whose primary language of instruction was not English must meet Carleton's English-language proficiency standard: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 per band), TOEFL iBT 86 overall (minimum 22 in writing and speaking, 20 in reading and listening, for tests taken before 21 January 2026), Duolingo English Test 120 overall (minimum 110 in writing, reading and speaking, 105 in listening), Pearson PTE Academic 55 overall (minimum 47 per skill), CAEL 70 overall (minimum 60 per band), or Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 176 overall (minimum 169 per component).
