lol. I wouldn't put too much seriousness into that line. But in all seriousness, I do want to know if the Architecture-by-Apprentice program is definitely

Thanks. @Non Sequitor

I guess I am curious why the M.Arch is superior? Is this just a status thing to tack letters on the name. Or does one's work stands for itself as a designer?Personally I am iffy how in Canada you need a graduate degree to officially intern to gain your hours. Many of my Ryerson cohorts can sense some frustration working in the field and our work isn't counted towards intern hours because we didn't go for masters. Whereas I have friends in the states who are licensed and they just needed a B.Arch - Personally, as a POC and from a not so affluent background, I see this as a barrier to the profession based on socioeconomic standing. I mean if it is what it is, you kinda have to play the game.

For one, consider what you want. Do you want to be a designer or a professional architect? It is true that your work and skills are what are important however, the ceiling is well defined if you stick to what's allowed under a BCIN. The scope creep is very significant.

as for part two of your comment, please understand that the licensing process is now set that those who register hours do so while working as professionals (ie. post M.Arch). Too much abuse was present back when students could claim coop hours and junior level coffee goffer jobs for licensing. The amount of hours were lowered and the exams streamlined as a result and that is a very good thing. Weeds out the lazy and the squeaky wheels. As for your POC barrier, I call bullshit on that as that is not the case up here and certainly not an excuse. Truth is, want to be an architect, complete the required education (M.Arch or Syllabus) and take the ExACs. No short-cuts, no excuses.

As for the UofT...I have been at Ryerson but I feel like I didn't get a strong conceptual background from the old curriculum...which I can see influences my work at my office (I've worked for designers from UofT and Waterloo). If I can get funding, personally I would want a dual M.Arch with a landscape degree (UBC... especially if it's a thesis with food) or a M.Arch with a lighting design degree (Parsons) just so I don't feel like I am doing it all over again.

Focus on what's important. Want a conceptual M.Arch, pick carelton (or McGill). Don't bother with entering a 3y programme such as UBC. Besides that, the point of the M.Arch is to build competent professionals first, not teach basic design.

Yes, that are a few online M.arch from the US that are acceptable for Canadian licensing. I wonder what the cost is considering university is already significantly subsidized here.

Indeed... I'm actually on the edge of stepping into the syllabubs mentor-ship programme. Nothing final yet, but I've been approached and am considering it.