Carleton University

Architectural Studies (BAS)

Carleton University

Faculty:Faculty of Engineering and Design
Degree:Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Field of Study:Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
Provincial: $11,317
National: $13,908
International: $57,459

Domestic fees: Visit Carleton's website for domestic costs

International fees: Visit Carleton's website for international costs.

Listed costs include compulsory fees.



Scholarships:24
Careers:Architects

Description:

Our Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) brings creative thinking to the design of buildings and communities. Use drawing, modelling and visualization technologies to engage in urgent social, political and environmental issues. The pre-professional BAS degree is structured around project-oriented design studios and individual mentoring. It is supported by dedicated faculty teaching courses in history and theory, drawing, multimedia applications, building technology and construction. The program offers exciting research projects and experiences, including Co-op and study abroad. You can also participate in semester-long international exchanges in cities such as Durban, Liverpool, Madrid, Melbourne and Paris. Workshops include furniture design, digital fabrication, building information modelling, advanced structures and community development. The Open Forum Lecture Series presents talks by internationally acclaimed architects and designers. Majors: Conservation and Sustainability; Design; Urbanism

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*78
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    Admission Requirements

    • OSSD with six Grade 12 courses at the 4U or 4M level
    • Prerequisite courses must be at the 4U level with no individual grade below 60%
    • Grade 12 English 4U is recommended for all degrees
    • Grade 12 4U/4M credits for co-op work experience will not be considered as part of the six courses
    • Required Courses
    • English
    • Physics
    • Advanced Functions
    • Students are expected to present a minimum percentage grade and prerequisite average. Please see the chart below for minimum cut-off ranges. Grade ranges apply to the overall and prerequisite average.
    • The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program by program basis. All programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed and all requirements are subject to change.
    Application Notes :

    Information on English language requirements for future international students: https://admissions.carleton.ca/esl/. Students beginning their studies with an English language requirement are not eligible for admission.

    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Portfolio

    Application deadline is March 1 and portfolio deadline is March 5. See: https://admissions.carleton.ca/additional-admission-requirements/

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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