How to Apply to the Master of Architecture Program
This handy list of links and FAQs provides a wealth of information about how to apply to the Master of Architecture program at Carleton University.
The Graduate Administrator is your first point of contact and can be reached by emailing architecturegrad@carleton.ca
Deadline to apply
The first deadline for Fall 2022 application cycle is January 15, 2022. Completed applications will be reviewed and offers sent to successful candidates between March and May 2022.
The second deadline is July 15, 2022. We’ll consider remaining applications for admission and funding if there are spaces and funds available.
About the program
https://architecture.carleton.ca/academic-programs/graduate-programs
https://graduate.carleton.ca/cu-programs/architecture-masters/
Requirements
https://calendar.carleton.ca/grad/gradprograms/architecture/#admissiontext
Application
FAQ: http://graduate.carleton.ca/apply-online/online-application-account-faq/
Apply online: https://graduate.carleton.ca/apply-online/
Portfolio FAQ
Q: Do I need to submit a portfolio?
A: Yes, a portfolio is required for all our graduate programs.
Q: What is the format?
A: Up to 16 pages of content in either a single or two-page spread. You can add a title page and table of contents – these will not count toward the 16 pages. The recommended format is between A4 – A2 in size (8.5” x 11” – 16.5” x 23”) and the file cannot be bigger that 10Mb.
Q: How do I submit the portfolio?
A: Online via SlideRoom. http://asoaau.slideroom.com as a single PDF file (maximum 10MB). There is a minimal fee for the upload, paid in US$ and this fee is non-refundable. Physical portfolios will not be accepted. You must upload the Slideroom receipt to your application account.
Q: What do I put in the portfolio?
A: Recent, high-quality work. The portfolio will be judged on both content and overall design. When you’re laying it out, you should consider scale and clarity of the image and text. Keep in mind that we look for your ability to think abstractly and conceptually, to ask questions and be reflective, as well as your ability to communicate visually with thoughtful and crafted drawings and models.
Q: I have no background in architecture. What should I show?
A: Work that shows evidence of creativity and making things. It could be artwork, construction, photography etc. It should also demonstrate abstract thinking and visual communication skills as well as your interest in architecture.
Q: What else?
A: Our discipline is spatial. Whether through drawing, model making, painting, photography, or other media, it is very important that you communicate your ability to understand and craft space. As well, you need to clearly identify if any material in the portfolio is not entirely your own work.
Tuition Fees
http://carleton.ca/studentaccounts/tuition-fees/
Financial assistance
http://graduate.carleton.ca/financial-assistance/
https://graduate.carleton.ca/financial-assistance/international-students/
Transcripts
For all non-Canadian degrees, if you receive an offer an admission, you must obtain an Academic Credential evaluation (WES ICAP Course-by-Course, not an educational equivalency certification, from World Education Services (WES Canada) of your final transcripts. It’s available here.
Electronic transcripts (preferred) will be accepted from Canadian and US institutions and considered official if sent directly from the institution’s Registrar’s Office or other verified records office. Electronic transcripts must be sent to graduate.studies@carleton.ca.
Physical copies of official transcripts (if required) must be mailed directly to Carleton from your home institution in a sealed university envelope from the office issuing the transcript. An official transcript must indicate that your degree has been conferred. The mailing address is:
Graduate Admissions
512 Tory Building, Carleton University,
1125 Colonel By Drive,
Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5B6
Canada
English language requirements
https://graduate.carleton.ca/international/english-second-language/
International Student Services Office
Still have questions?
Email: architecturegrad@carleton.ca
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