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Architectural Studies: Design at Carleton University

BAS (Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Honours) · Faculty of Engineering and Design · Ottawa campus

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What average do you need for Carleton Architectural Studies: Design?

The school says
78%
Entering average in this program group
89%
Architecture and planning at Carleton, first-year students from Ontario high schools, fall 2022; 55% came in at 90 or above. Official figure (Common University Data Ontario) for the whole group, not only this program.
Length and co-op
4 years
Co-op: Yes, optional, 3 work terms

What courses do you need?

Grade 12 courses the school requires, as its page lists them.

Required
  • ENG4U English
  • SPH4U Physics
  • MHF4U Advanced Functions
Recommended
  • MCV4U Calculus and Vectors (strongly recommended, per the calendar)

What else each course keeps open: ENG4U, SPH4U, MHF4U, MCV4U

Is there a supplementary application?

Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.

Required
PortfolioDue 5 March 2027

See these dates on the deadline calendar, with your other programs, and add them to your own calendar.

How much does Carleton Architectural Studies: Design cost?

For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.

Tuition, first year
$9,806
Books and supplies
$1,966
School's estimate, 2025-26
First year, all in
$27,200 to $29,500
Tuition, fees, books, residence and meals
Whole degree, all in
$101,300 to $110,300
4 years, rent after first year
Tuition
$9,800 first year, $39,200 in all
Student fees
$1,400 to $3,700 first year, $5,700 to $14,700 in all
Books and supplies
$2,000 first year, $7,900 in allSchool's estimate from 2025-26
Residence and meals
$14,000 first yearFirst year
Rent after first year
$34,500 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Ottawa-Gatineau, $958 a month

What careers does Carleton Architectural Studies: Design lead to?

Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.

Where else can you study architecture and design?

The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.

ProgramSchool saysTuition
Architectural ScienceTMU, Ontario90%+$9,742
Architectural StudiesLaurentian, OntarioA minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses$9,903
Architectural StudiesToronto, OntarioHigh 80s and above$6,100
ArchitectureWaterloo, OntarioIndividual selection from the mid-80s$9,322
Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Design: Experiential Learning (4 years)Ottawa, Ontario75% minimum (English program); 75% minimum (French program)$8,421
Game Design and DevelopmentLaurier, OntarioMid 70s$6,180
Landscape ArchitectureGuelph, OntarioNo average published$9,429
User Experience DesignLaurier, OntarioMid 70s$7,222

Where these numbers come from

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