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Visual Arts & the Built Environment at University of Windsor
BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) and BSc (Bachelor of Science, University of Detroit Mercy) · Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences · Windsor campus
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What average do you need for Windsor Visual Arts & the Built Environment?
The school says
Minimum average 75%; mean average of entering students 82%
A minimum, not a typical admitted average
Length and co-op
4 years
Co-op: No
What courses do you need?
Grade 12 courses the school requires, as its page lists them.
Who can apply
- Who can apply
- Must be a Canadian citizen legally permitted to commute to the United States
How much does Windsor Visual Arts & the Built Environment 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
$5,916
Books and supplies
$1,500 to $2,500
School's estimate, 2023-24
First year, all in
$25,900 to $27,200
Tuition, fees, books, residence and meals
Whole degree, all in
$79,600 to $84,700
4 years, rent after first year
- Tuition
- $5,900 first year, $23,700 in all
- Student fees
- $1,700 to $2,000 first year, $7,000 to $8,200 in all
- Books and supplies
- $1,500 to $2,500 first year, $6,000 to $10,000 in allSchool's estimate from 2023-24
- Residence and meals
- $16,800 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $26,100 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Windsor, $726 a month
What careers does Windsor Visual Arts & the Built Environment 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 ScienceTMU, Ontario | 90%+ | $9,742 |
| 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 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: future.uwindsor.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: uwindsor.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: uwindsor.ca (opens in a new tab) (future.uwindsor.ca (opens in a new tab) ; uwindsor.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 University of Windsor. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.