Overview
Blurring traditional disciplinary definitions, students undertake their research in one or more areas included in environmental design. Thesis documents may incorporate detailed design interventions, policy frameworks, neighbourhood guidelines, code research or combinations of these and other results.
Students at the University of Calgary will work with faculty comprised of eminent design researchers and professionals, recognized internationally for their work. Students will develop knowledge and skills as individuals and in teams, synthesize related research findings, and communicate these findings for real-world application.
Outcomes
Academia, government/civil service, municipalities, engineering, energy resources, natural resources, environmental management, planning, urban design, research institutions, private sector. A PhD in Environmental Design is usually considered a terminal degree.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- design research methods
- design innovation
- design thinking
- urban infrastructure
- urban design
- urban systems
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Design Landscape ArchitectureAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
GPA
- A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point scale, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree. A minimum of 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 point scale for the master’s degree.
- A completed master’s degree as well as a professional design degree from an accredited school.
- Portfolio: Provide examples of or illustrate design work, professional work, research, creative thinking, community action, planning products, or graphics and visual communication. If any of the work submitted involved collaboration with others, the applicant should clearly identify their individual contributions.
- Examples of Writing: Provide at least one example of the applicant's previous academic or professional work such as a written essay, published research paper, major academic paper, thesis, design project, or consulting report.
- Research Proposal
- CV/Resume
- Three
Tuition Fee
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International
5604 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2802 CAD per semester during 48 months. -
National
2402 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1201 CAD per semester during 48 months.
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Living costs for Calgary
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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