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+ Add a program	TMU Architectural Science (Co-op Available) OUAC SAD ☆ Add to planRemove	Laurentian Architectural Studies OUAC LDA ☆ Add to planRemove	McMaster Business I OUAC MB ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	90%“90%+”	75%	83–90%“Mid- to high-80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4USPH4U	ENG4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of MCV4U, MHF4U	one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred) Physics (SPH4U) Mathematics [one of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Advanced Functions (MHF4U)]	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 4U Advanced Functions 4U Calculus & Vectors 4U
More than marks?supplementary application	Yes Non-academic requirements: Portfolio 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	Yes OUAC Application Deadline: April 1, 2027 *Some programs may stay open beyond this deadline, depending on capacity. It is recommended to apply as soon as possible. An optional supplementary application form is available for applicants who feel that their admission average might be close to or below the quoted range. Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	Bachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm
First-year intakewhere published	135	—	800
What you study	ArchitectureDesign	Architecture	AccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource Management
What it is	Architectural Science is the study of how buildings work technically and functionally—covering structure, systems, materials, and design—rather than architecture as pure art. The co-op option lets you work at real firms alongside your studies, giving you paid work experience in the field. This program suits students who want to understand the practical side of building design and who value hands-on learning in an actual workplace.	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.	A Bachelor of Commerce is a four-year business degree where you study accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and management. McMaster's program includes a mandatory co-op work term, so you alternate between classroom learning and paid work experience at real companies. This program suits people who want broad business knowledge and practical work experience before entering the job market.
The door tomajors you reach through it	architecture	architecture	accountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Toronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo	Laurentian University on OUInfo	McMaster University on OUInfo

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