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BAS Architectural Studies (Honours) at Carleton University

Carleton University, Canada

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Architectural Studies is a studio-based degree examining how architecture shapes daily life, using drawing, modelling and visualization tools to explore social, political and environmental issues. It includes pre-professional majors that can lead to further study in architecture.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Design  |  Study mode: full-time / co-op option  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Studio-based learning plus interdisciplinary coursework in architecture, design, technology, media, conservation, sustainability and urbanism. Areas of study are Conservation and Sustainability, Design, and Urbanism. Paid co-op, community engagement and directed study abroad are available.

Career pathways

Pathway to further architecture study and careers in design, conservation, sustainability and urbanism.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Ontario high school: OSSD or equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M courses. The six 4U or M courses must include English, Physics, and Advanced Functions. Calculus and Vectors is strongly recommended. Note: a portfolio is required. Detailed information about the portfolio requirements can be found on the Undergraduate Admissions website at admissions.carleton.ca . An overall average of at least 70% is normally required to be considered for admission; the cut-off average is set each year program by program and may be considerably higher than the minimum.

Main intake: Fall (September). January 2027 term is also open for applications.

Applications go through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC), which opens in September 2026; international applicants may also apply directly through Carleton360. January 2027 term: apply by 15 October 2026 (transcripts from outside Canada/US) or 15 November 2026 (transcripts from Canada/US). Fall 2027: 15 January 2027 deadline for Ontario secondary school students applying via OUAC; 1 April 2027 main deadline for international applicants (transcripts from outside Canada/US); 1 June 2027 general deadline for applicants with Canada/US transcripts. Some programmes have earlier deadlines (1 March 2027 for programme-specific deadlines).

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.carleton.ca/apply/

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