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Architectural Studies

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Interior Design

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording75–77%75-77% (regular and co-op)75%75–80%75-80%75%75% minimum average
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USPH4UENG4UENG4UENG4UMHF4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
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
  • English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
  • Grade 11 U or M or Grade 12 U mathematics (one of MCF3M, MCR3U, MHF4U, MCV4U, MDM4U)
  • 75% minimum average
  • ENG4U with a minimum grade of 70%
  • SPH4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U is recommended
  • +3 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • 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 onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableNo
DegreeBachelor of Fine Arts, BFA, Bachelor of Science, BSc
First-year intakewhere published90
What you studyArchitectureDesignArchitectureDesignArchitectureDesignFine ArtMaterials Science
What it isYou 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.Interior design teaches you to plan and furnish indoor spaces — homes, offices, shops, restaurants — combining aesthetics, function, and building codes. You'll learn design software, materials, colour theory, and how to work with clients and contractors. The co-op component means you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms in design firms, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate.This program combines studio art, architectural design, and materials science to explore how buildings and spaces are created and experienced. You'll study drawing, design principles, and the physical properties of construction materials alongside art history and theory. It suits students who want to work creatively with built environments — whether designing buildings, creating installations, or working in architectural practice — rather than pursuing fine art or architecture alone.
The door tomajors you reach through itarchitecturearchitectureApplied to directlyarchitecture
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See themNone published by average
SourceCarleton University on OUInfoLaurentian University on OUInfoToronto Metropolitan University on OUInfoUniversity of Windsor on OUInfo

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