This PhD in Environmental Design at the University of Calgary challenges master's-degree holders to become scholars through quantitative and qualitative research at an advanced level. Research areas may include detailed design interventions, policy frameworks, neighbourhood guidelines, code research, or combinations of these within the built and natural environment. The program is full-time and normally takes four years to complete, with a maximum completion time of six years. Admission requires a completed master's degree along with a professional design degree from an accredited school, and a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale over the previous two years of full-time study. Applicants must submit three reference letters as part of the application. Students are admitted for the September intake, with a February 1 application deadline. Graduates are prepared for advanced research, teaching, and applied design-policy roles spanning architecture, planning, and related built-environment fields.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a completed master's degree along with a professional design degree from an accredited school, and a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale over the past two years of full-time study; a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale is required for the master's degree itself. Applicants must submit three reference letters. Applicants whose primary language is not English must meet the university's English language proficiency requirement as detailed in the Academic Calendar. The application deadline for the September intake is February 1.
