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Diploma of Architectural Technology

St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology

Windsor, Canada
3 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

Diploma in Architectural Technology is a two-year full-time diploma at NAIT in Edmonton, Taught in a hybrid format (online and in-person).

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Architectural Technology and apply scientific and technical reasoning
Evaluate design choices
And communicate practical solutions.

Career outcomes

Assistant to Architects/Engineers/Design Professionals
Technical and managerial positions with building contractors
Home design companies
Building component manufacturers and suppliers.

Curriculum

Two-year full-time diploma taught in a hybrid format (online and in-person) at the Main Campus. Study areas the page names: create and coordinate construction drawings to industry standards
Participate in all aspects of the design process
Research and apply various codes
Standards and systems
Visualize and communicate design
Use current architectural tools and software. Co-op placement (15 weeks
Optional).

Entry requirements

Academic

OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C)
University (U)
University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus: Grade 12 Math (C) or (U). Highly recommended courses (not a formal requirement): Technical Drafting Construction Physics (C) or (U). English (C) or (U). Art
OSSD (or equivalent) with 50% or better

Accepted academic background

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with 50% or better, or equivalent; program-specific subjects (e.g. Dental Hygiene, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Laboratory Science) and portfolio/art tests (Animation, Graphic Design); transcripts in original language with English translation

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 60
PTE Academic 52
Duolingo 110
Cambridge 169
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Secondary Qualification Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$16,963 CAD
Application fee	$125 CAD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Main Windsor Campus
Faculty or school	School of Engineering Technologies
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	135
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	Individual college and donor-funded scholarships may support eligible enrolled students; award criteria and international eligibility vary.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.