- The Master of Architecture(M.Arch) is a 3-year degree at the University of British Columbia(UBC).
- This is a Co-op program which provides the work-experience in dealing with the real-world problem.
- A complete, accredited curriculum, provides the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) approved professional standing.
- This standing is equivalent to the US National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB).
- The student will gain valuable skills in:
- design and visualization
- a variety of digital media tools
- communication and presentations
- project management and organization
- Some of the subjects taught in this program are Environmental Systems and Controls I, Architectural Design Studio III, Architectural Technology II, Contemporary Theories in Architecture, Research Methods.
- In the third year, there will be two projects namely Graduate Project 1 and 2.
- The university offers well over 100-course support positions every year, from teaching assistantships to researching in faculty-led labs.
- The alumni of this program are currently working in these roles:
- community engagement
- environmental consulting
- sustainable building consulting
- construction
- public art
- graphic design
- The average salary of the graduate after getting placed is 76,930 USD.
- The University of British Columbia ranked as the 45th best university in the world in the QS World University Rankings.