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Laurentian

Architectural Studies

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Journalism

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wordingNot publishedN/A75%78–82%78%78% (regular and co-op)
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UENG4UENG4UMHF4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
  • one of SBI4U, SCH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • 5 additional 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 (ENG4U)
  • 5 best 4U/M courses
  • Additional prerequisites for the
  • Concentration in Health Science
  • :
  • +7 more on the program page
  • English (ENG4U)
  • Physics (SPH4U)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyYes
  • 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 onlyYes
  • Application deadline: March 1
  • Portfolio deadline: March 5
  • Alternative Offers
Usually closes before January 15
Co-opNoAvailableNoAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published100
What you studyArchitectureFacilities ManagementLandscape & Garden DesignArchitectureAboriginal StudiesCreative WritingHealth InformaticsMedia and Communication StudiesArchitectureDesignEnvironmental StudiesHistory
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.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.You study how to report news, investigate stories, and communicate through written and digital media. Unlike a general media or communications program, journalism focuses specifically on gathering facts, interviewing sources, and producing news for publication. This program suits people who want to understand how information reaches the public and who are curious about current events and storytelling.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itarchitecturearchitectureApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Guelph on OUInfoLaurentian University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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