Architecture
Design the built environment - one of the most demanding and rewarding creative-technical degrees.
Architecture programs combine design thinking, technical building science, and cultural history. Students produce extensive design projects - studios are the core of the degree. The path to licensure is long (8+ years total including internship) but the career is deeply creative and technically rich.
Admission Average
mid to high 80s - portfolio is required (Tier 2 (85-91%))
Typical High School Prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Physics (recommended)
- Portfolio of creative work
- One additional U/M course
Skills You'll Build
- Design Studio Thinking
- Architectural Drawing & Modelling
- Building Science
- Digital Design Tools (CAD, BIM)
- Long-Hours Project Management
Program Facts
- Typical length: 5-year BArch or 4-year BA + 2-year MArch
- Co-op available: Yes
- Graduate school: Not typically required
- Demand outlook: Stable Growth
Top Universities
- University of Toronto – Toronto, ON
- McGill University – Montreal, QC
- University of British Columbia – Vancouver, BC
- University of Waterloo – Waterloo, ON
- Toronto Metropolitan University – Toronto, ON
Architecture Admission Averages by University
- Architecture at University of Toronto – high 80s
- Architecture at University of Waterloo – high 80s
- Architecture at Carleton University – high 80s + portfolio
- Architecture (BArch) at Toronto Metropolitan University – high 80s
- Architecture at Université de Montréal – high 80s + portfolio
- Architecture at Université Laval – high 80s + portfolio
- Architecture (MArch) at University of Manitoba – high 80s + portfolio
Careers This Major Leads To
- Architect – Entry $55,000
- Urban Planner – Entry $60,000