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Full	Carleton Architectural Studies – Design OUAC CR ☆ Add to planRemove	Laurentian Architectural Studies OUAC LDA ☆ Add to planRemove	Windsor General Engineering OUAC NE ☆ Add to planRemove	Ottawa Science des données- Informatique et mathématiques (Double grade – 5 ans) OUAC OWJ ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	75–77%“75-77% (regular and co-op)”	75%	74%“74% minimum average”	78–80%“78%; co-op 80%”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMHF4USPH4U	ENG4U	ENG4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U	MCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	—	one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published	English (ENG4U) Physics (SPH4U) Advanced Functions (MHF4U) 3 best 4U/M courses	1 grade 12 English U/M course (ENG 4U) 2 grade 12 4U/M Math courses 3 other grade 12 U/M courses Statement of Interest and Portfolio A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses +1 more on the program page	74% minimum average ENG4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U +2 more on the program page	FRA4U or ENG4U MHF4U MCV4U A combined minimum average of 70% is required for all prerequisites in mathematics.
More than marks?supplementary application	Yes Application deadline: March 1 Portfolio deadline: March 5 Alternative Offers Usually closes before January 15	Yes In addition to meeting the academic requirements below, applicants must submit: A portfolio to demonstrate their creativity and skills A statement of interest (500-1000 words) to explain their interest in architecture as well as their choice of Laurentian University/McEwen School of Architecture Usually closes before January 15	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	—	15
What you study	ArchitectureDesign	Architecture	Computer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringMathematicsOthers in Physical Sciences	Computer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringMathematicsStatistics
What it is	You study the creative and technical side of designing buildings and spaces, learning to sketch ideas, understand how structures work, and use design software. This program includes mandatory work terms where you apply classroom learning to real projects with architecture and design firms. It suits people who enjoy solving visual problems, thinking in three dimensions, and want hands-on experience before committing to a full architecture degree.	Architectural Studies teaches you how to design buildings and spaces, from sketching initial ideas to understanding how they're built and function. This program includes paid work terms where you apply what you're learning at real architecture firms alongside your classroom studies. It suits students who combine creative design thinking with interest in how buildings work technically and who want practical experience before or alongside their formal studies.	General Engineering is a broad first-year program that covers the fundamental principles of engineering — mathematics, physics, chemistry, and computer science — without specializing in one branch like civil or mechanical. After first year, you choose a specific engineering discipline to focus on. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms with engineering employers, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate. This program suits students interested in engineering but unsure which specialty appeals to them, or those who want to build practical skills alongside their degree.	You study how to extract useful patterns and insights from large datasets by combining computer science and mathematics. Unlike a standalone computer science or math degree, you learn to write code, build algorithms, and apply statistical and mathematical theory specifically to solve data problems. This program suits you if you want technical depth in multiple areas and are willing to do paid work terms alongside your classes over five years.
The door tomajors you reach through it	architecture	architecture	engineeringsoftware engineering	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	None published by average	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Carleton University on OUInfo	Laurentian University on OUInfo	University of Windsor on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo

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