Carleton University offers MA/MS in Building Engineering, a master's degree in Civil Engineering & Construction programme in Ottawa, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus.
Also offered as: Doctorate
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Civil Engineering & Construction
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Carleton's Building Engineering master's program covers the design, performance, and conservation of buildings, with specializations available in building performance, fire safety engineering, and heritage conservation. Students can pursue either a coursework-based Master of Engineering or a thesis-based Master of Applied Science, working on topics aligned with current industry and public-sector needs in building science and engineering. The program is delivered in person over two years, with Fall, Winter, and Summer admission intakes for the thesis-based option and Fall and Winter intakes for the coursework-based option. Coursework spans building systems, fire safety, energy performance, and the conservation of heritage structures, and thesis-stream students complete original research culminating in a thesis. The program prepares graduates for careers or further research in building design, performance engineering, fire safety consulting, and heritage building conservation.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants to Carleton's Building Engineering 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).
