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Bachelor of Architectural Studies

Laurentian University

Sudbury, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A new liberal-arts degree that combines architecture, Design studio work and sustainability.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Architectural Studies can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Architectural designer
Landscape designer
Set or exhibition designer
Architectural photographer
Architectural journalist
Architectural researcher
Architectural renderer
Building materials representative
Further study in architecture and design

Curriculum

Four-year studio-based major: studio foundations
Architectural and urban history
Ecological design
Visual communication and hybrid 3D fabrication
Finishing with a senior portfolio. Sample courses cover design for tomorrow
Site planning and architecture and the human condition. Internship guaranteed
Credits not stated.

Entry requirements

Academic

Senior (Grade 12) secondary school completion with senior English and faculty prerequisites (for example engineering maths
Physics and chemistry; Nursing maths
Chemistry
Biology; Computer science and architecture senior maths; Architecture also a portfolio and statement of interest). Minimum grades vary by curriculum
For example IB 24 points
A-level grade C in five subjects
US diploma B average. Ontario benchmarks on programme pages: 70% (most)
75% (nursing
Kinesiology
Health promotion
Outdoor leadership
Sports administration
Architecture)
80% (forensic science).

Accepted academic background

Senior-level (Grade 12) secondary school completion with senior English; Faculty prerequisites: Engineering math, Physics, Chemistry; Nursing math, Chemistry, Biology; Computer Science and Architecture two senior math; Business one senior math; Sciences math and science mix; Education and Music audition; Architecture needs portfolio and statement of interest; Bilingual options need senior French

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 88
PTE Academic 60
Cambridge 176
Duolingo 120

Other requirements

Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

Passport copy
Academic transcripts
Graduation certificate
English proficiency evidence
Statement of purpose where requested
Financial support evidence

How to apply

Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of Architectural Studies. Prepare academic transcripts
Graduation evidence
Language results
required supporting documents. Complete the application to Laurentian University. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$38,845 CAD
Application fee	$156 CAD
Deposit	$2,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	Sudbury
Faculty or school	Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture
Department	McEwen School of Architecture
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Laurentian offers entrance and continuing-student scholarships for eligible students. International eligibility, Values, And conditions vary by award.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
214 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.