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Architectural Science at Toronto Metropolitan University
BArchSc (Hons) (Bachelor of Architectural Science (Honours)) · Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science · Toronto campus
What average do you need for TMU Architectural Science?
Majors or options chosen later: Architecture (concentration), Building Science (concentration), Project Management (concentration).
What courses do you need?
Grade 12 courses the school requires, as its page lists them.
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
- Portfolio: 12 to 14 examples of your own creative work plus a home exercise ("Section Sensation")Due 1 February 2027 or 10 business days after applying, whichever is later
- Required
- Non-academic requirements assessment fee, $50Due 1 February 2027 or 10 business days after applying, whichever is later
See these dates on the deadline calendar, with your other programs, and add them to your own calendar.
How much does TMU Architectural Science cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
- Tuition
- $9,700 first year, $39,000 in all
- Student fees
- $1,200 to $1,700 first year, $4,600 to $6,700 in all
- Books and supplies
- $1,500 to $6,700 first year, $6,000 to $26,800 in allSchool's estimate
- Residence and meals
- $16,600 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $36,800 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Toronto, $1,023 a month
What careers does TMU Architectural Science lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- ArchitectDesign buildings and take legal responsibility for them. Two degrees, a long internship and an exam before you can use the title.$81kTypical pay9 to 11 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Industrial DesignerDesign the objects people buy: products, furniture, vehicles. A 4-year degree and a portfolio. A small market in Canada, a big one in the US.$75kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- UX DesignerUX (user experience) designers decide how an app or website works before anyone writes code. A portfolio gets you hired, not a diploma.$70kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Architectural TechnologistTurn an architect's ideas into drawings a builder can use. A 2 or 3 year college diploma, Revit and the building code.$63kTypical pay2 to 5 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- GIS AnalystTurn location data into maps and answers. GIS (geographic information systems) work sits behind city planning, utilities, mining and emergency response.$79kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Interior DesignerPlan the inside of buildings so they work, pass code and look right. A 4-year degree, two years of practice and a national exam. Not decorating.$60kTypical pay6 to 8 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
Where else can you study architecture and design?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural StudiesLaurentian, Ontario | A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | $9,903 |
| Architectural StudiesToronto, Ontario | High 80s and above | $6,100 |
| Architectural Studies: Conservation and SustainabilityCarleton, Ontario | 78% | $9,806 |
| Architectural Studies: DesignCarleton, Ontario | 78% | $9,806 |
| ArchitectureWaterloo, Ontario | Individual selection from the mid-80s | $9,322 |
| Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Design: Experiential Learning (4 years)Ottawa, Ontario | 75% minimum (English program); 75% minimum (French program) | $8,421 |
| Game Design and DevelopmentLaurier, Ontario | Mid 70s | $6,180 |
| Landscape ArchitectureGuelph, Ontario | No average published | $9,429 |
If you don't get in
Routes the data shows: like programs that ask for less, and college programs with a transfer agreement into this one.
- Asks for less
- Architectural Studies at Laurentian: A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: torontomu.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Entering average (Common University Data Ontario, fall 2022): couprodpublicreports.tgtsolutions.com (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: docs.google.com (opens in a new tab) (linked from torontomu.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: torontomu.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with Toronto Metropolitan University. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.