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Laurentian

Architectural Studies

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording75%78%74–76%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4UMHF4USBI4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
  • two of MCV4U, SES4U, SPH4U
  • two of MCV4U, SCH4U, SES4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • 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
  • Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, and Neuroscience and Mental Health.
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Two credits from Calculus (MCV4U), Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), Earth and Space Science (SES4U) or Physics (SPH4U)
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • +2 more on the program page
  • Biochemistry, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Neuroscience and Mental Health, and Physics.
  • MHF4U
  • 2 of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U or SPH4U
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
  • For all programs in Physics, SPH4U is strongly recommended.
  • +3 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • 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-opAvailableNoNo
Degree
First-year intakewhere published
What you studyArchitectureChemistryGeologyOthers in Physical SciencesOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineEnvironmental StudiesGeologyMolecular Biology, BiochemistryOthers in Physical Sciences
What it isArchitectural 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.A Science Non-Honours degree lets you study physical sciences — chemistry, geology, and related fields — without committing to a specialized honours stream. You complete a three-year program with broader course choices and fewer upper-level requirements than an honours degree, giving you flexibility to explore different areas before specializing or applying to professional programs. This suits students who want a solid science foundation, aren't sure which specialization to pursue, or plan to move into medicine, health sciences, or graduate study.A Science Major is a four-year degree where you study one science subject deeply — such as physics, biology, geology, or environmental science — along with complementary courses in math and other sciences. It differs from a specialized honours program in that you focus on breadth within your chosen field rather than pursuing a single narrow specialization. This program suits students who want solid grounding in a science discipline without committing to professional training like engineering or medicine.
The door tomajors you reach through itarchitectureApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceLaurentian University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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