Program Overview

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Architectural Science (Honours) Undergraduate Degree Program

Design to help people and the planet thrive

What makes this program different?

Our Bachelor of Architectural Science equips you to design, detail, and deliver buildings and settings that are innovative, sustainable, and culturally uplifting. Here, you'll be challenged and empowered to creatively transform and shape environments that inspire communities, improve lives, and positively impact the world.

Program Details

• Degree: Bachelor of Architectural Science (BArchSc Honours)
• Program: Architectural Science
• Accreditation: Canadian Architectural Certification Board (MArch, with the BArchSc)
• Options: FT 4yrs, Co-op 5yrs, 3 degree concentrations, international learning

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the program are not specified in the provided context.

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Architectural Science (Honours) program is designed to prepare students to become progressive and proficient professionals in the field of architectural science. The program integrates architecture, building science, and project management in every year, balancing core requirements with liberal studies.

Unique Features

• The only multi-disciplinary program of its kind in Canada
• Students can build full-scale installations and exhibits
• International travel and co-op options
• Funding for studies and business ideas

Explore Your Journey

• Courses: A full description of each course can be found in the undergraduate calendar.
• Program Options: Students can choose from three concentrations: Architecture, Building Science, or Project Management.
• Your Experience: As a student in the Bachelor of Architectural Science (Honours) program, you'll study the principles, precedents, and theories of architectural design, as well as technical and regulatory aspects of building and construction.

Degree Concentrations

Architecture

The architecture concentration enhances your design abilities and critical thinking skills through advanced design studio options, theory courses, and research seminars.

Building Science

The building science concentration offers an advanced level of technical studies into building performance and sustainable detail design and control systems.

Project Management

With the project management concentration, your studies will focus on the managerial and economic aspects of construction projects, including procurement, planning, supervision, and control of resources.

No Concentration

Students may tailor their professional course selection to their individual interests by mixing and matching studios and courses across all three areas of architecture, building science, and project management.

Co-operative Education Internship Program

The Architectural Science Co-operative Education Internship (ASCEI) program provides eligible third-year students with work experience at a professional firm. You'll graduate in five years with invaluable experience, a strong industry network, and a co-op designation on your transcript and degree.

Classroom and Work Placement Schedule

Year	Fall	Winter	Spring/Summer
Year 1	1st Semester	2nd Semester	--
Year 2	3rd Semester	4th Semester	--
Year 3	5th Semester	6th Semester	WKT 106 - Work Term I
Year 4	WKT 206 - Work Term II	WKT 306 - Work Term III	WKT 406 - Work Term IV
Year 5	7th Semester	8th Semester	--

Global Learning

Our Global Learning program provides you with opportunities to study internationally through field trips, exchanges, and studios abroad.

Career Possibilities

Become an architect, building scientist, project manager, policy advocate, researcher, and creative change-maker. Work with designers, developers, governments, and communities to transform environments for the better.

Possible Employers

• Architecture49
• Diamond Schmitt Architects
• ENFORM
• Gow Hastings
• Waterfront Toronto
• More

Finance Your Studies

We offer more than $10M in academic-based entrance scholarships and more than $50k in architectural science-specific awards.

Earn Income and Develop Career-Related Skills

Undergraduate research assistantships are available for third-year students with a CGPA of 3.0 or more. The Career Boost program provides jobs to eligible full-time undergraduate students.

Get Financial Assistance

Get info on government financial aid programs such as OSAP, out-of-province student loans, and U.S. student loans. Apply for financial assistance.