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Planning (Co-op Only)

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Published rangetheir exact wordingNot publishedN/A78%78% (regular and co-op)80–83%Low 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UMHF4USPH4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • 5 additional 4U/M courses
  • English (ENG4U)
  • Physics (SPH4U)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 75%)
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyYes
  • Application deadline: March 1
  • Portfolio deadline: March 5
  • Alternative Offers
Usually closes before January 15
Marks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published200
What you studyArchitectureFacilities ManagementLandscape & Garden DesignArchitectureDesignEnvironmental StudiesHistoryEnvironmental StudiesPlanning
What it isYou study how to design outdoor spaces — parks, gardens, campuses, streetscapes — combining art, ecology, and practical building knowledge. Unlike general design programs, landscape architecture focuses specifically on outdoor environments and includes technical skills in grading, drainage, and site planning. It suits people who want to solve real problems through design and enjoy working both creatively and analytically with land and plants.You study how to design and restore buildings while minimizing environmental impact, combining architecture, history, and ecological design. This program emphasizes conservation of existing structures and sustainable materials and methods, setting it apart from general architecture programs that focus mainly on new construction. It suits students interested in heritage preservation and green building who want hands-on experience through co-op placements.This program teaches you how to design and manage the built and natural environments — from city neighborhoods and transportation systems to parks and land use. The co-op requirement means you'll alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at planning firms, municipalities, or environmental organizations, giving you real experience while you study. It suits people who want hands-on learning, enjoy solving problems about how communities develop, and are willing to commit to the co-op schedule.
The door tomajors you reach through itarchitectureApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceUniversity of Guelph on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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