Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies - Architecture

We're known nationally and around the world as a school that educates architects with a solid, integrated understanding of design and building: thinking sustainably with their community in mind, using creative and artful designs.
The Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies is a two-year program entered after completing two years of university studies in another subject. You take courses in design, humanities, technology and professional practice.
You'll work individually and collaboratively on design projects in the studio, learning manual skills in drawing, modeling, and building and then the equivalent digital skills.
The four-month co-op work term is a great way to begin applying new knowledge in a professional architectural practice. Co-op work terms include opportunities across the country and around the world and typically involve various aspects of building design, including design drawing, model-making, computer drafting and construction supervision.

The School seeks applicants with a good academic record and creative ability. The minimum requirements for admission are:
a digital portfolio of design work (PDF, max. 20 MB) that demonstrates creativity and/or artistic skill, it may include freehand drawings, paintings, furniture, sculpture, craft objects, creative photography, construction projects, etc.

two years in a university degree program (twenty courses), with a minimum 2.5 grade point average (B- average), including the following courses:

two courses, at 1000-level or higher, in a mathematics or science subject: biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, geology, mathematics, physics, or statistics (but not economics, environment, geography, astronomy, management, planning, or psychology, and not history of mathematics)

two courses, at 1000-level or higher, in a humanities or social science subject: e.g., anthropology, art history, classics, literature, history, music history, philosophy, political science, psychology, or sociology (but not geography, planning, language instruction, or music instruction)

one course that emphasizes English writing skills (often designated by a university as writing requirement or writing intensive)

for students whose first language is not English: an English-language test score: IELTS 7.0, TOEFL 92 iBT, or A in Dalhousie's EAP Level 2. Duolingo, a language school certificate, or a letter from a teacher is not acceptable.