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	Carleton Architectural Studies – Design OUAC CR Remove	York Engineering (BEng - Co-op available) OUAC YT Remove	Lakehead Engineering (co-op available) (Thunder Bay and Barrie) OUAC AM Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	75–77%“75-77% (regular and co-op)”	80–87%“Low to mid-80s”	70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MHF4U SPH4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	ENG4U MHF4U SPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	English (ENG4U) Physics (SPH4U) Advanced Functions (MHF4U) 3 best 4U/M courses	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) No prerequisite below 70%: ENG4U SCH4U SPH4U +3 more on the program page	Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Mechatronics: ENG4U, MHF4U with a minimum grade of 60%, SCH4U, SPH4U MCV4U is strongly recommended An additional Math, Science or Technological Education course is also recommended Software: +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Yes Application deadline: March 1 Portfolio deadline: March 5 Alternative Offers Usually closes before January 15	Yes Supplementary information/evaluation is optional . Alternative Offers Usually closes before January 15	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	Bachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering/Master of Business Administration, BEng/MBA
First-year intakewhere published	—	450	—
What you study	Architecture Design	Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electronic & Electrical EngineeringGeomatics Engineering	Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Electronic & Electrical EngineeringFacilities Management
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.	Engineering is a four-year degree in applied science and problem-solving, with seven specializations: civil, computer, electronic and electrical, geomatics, mechanical, software, and space. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at engineering firms, giving you real experience before you graduate. It suits people who want hands-on technical training, enjoy math and physics, and prefer learning through doing alongside theory.	You study a specialized branch of engineering — chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, software, or another field — applying math and science to design and build real structures, systems, or software. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at engineering companies, giving you industry experience before you graduate. This program suits students strong in math and physics who want hands-on learning and concrete career preparation.
The door tomajors you reach through it	architecture	engineering software engineering	engineering software engineering
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	Carleton University on OUInfo	York University on OUInfo	Lakehead University on OUInfo

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