Bachelor of Architectural Science - Project Management (Honours)

Study Architectural Science and learn to transform our world to create better performing, creative, sustainable and beautifully built environments. Youll be encouraged to use your creative ability to help better meet the future needs of a sustainable society and community. This program is the only undergraduate program in Canada to integrate architecture, building science, and project management. When combined with our Master of Architecture program, it forms a program of study that is accredited by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB).

Youll access well-equipped fabrication facilities with skilled technicians, an advanced computer modelling and simulation lab and individual studio workstations. Top students can enrol in the paid, CEWIL-accredited co-op program after successfully completing the third year. The design studios and immersive, hands-on projects ensure youll graduate with the perspective and skills needed to collaboratively guide design and construction projects from start to finish.
In the final two semesters, students can complete a general program with selection of courses and studios from across the curriculum, or choose one of three Concentrations Architecture, Building Science or Project Management and undertake intensive work in their chosen concentration. In addition, the program requires a number of courses in liberal studies, as well as a range of professional electives, offered by the Department and other Departments at the University.

Enrolment in any Concentration is optional and to be discussed with the department.

The Department offers a competitive co-operative program which provides top-performing students who have completed their third year in the architectural science program, with 16 months of work experience that enhances their acumen in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. Although neither the Department nor the Co-operative Education Office can guarantee a placement, they provide major assistance in locating suitable positions and counselling of students in their search for suitable jobs. This co-operative program enables students to earn competitive wages to offset the costs of a university education. Students will work directly with architects, engineers and other skilled professionals from the AEC industry, gaining experience in several different settings.

The architectural science program promotes an integrated approach to architectural science, through studio and lecture courses. Students have the opportunity to apply theory learned in the lecture courses to studio projects which engage with real-life problems in design, construction, management, and the environment.

The Architecture Concentration offers a focus on in depth exploration of architectural design principles in society today. Through lectures, seminars, and hands-on studio projects, students learn program planning, design, presentation techniques, research, planning and the role of architecture today.

The Building Science Concentration offers a more detailed technical base of studies including the selection and design of building construction assemblies, the evaluation of their suitability and performance, and the development of construction and technical drawings.

The Project Management Concentration examines the managerial and economic aspects of construction projects, including the planning, organization, management, supervision and control of the process.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses including the following program specific requirements. Typically, a minimum overall average of 70% establishes eligibility for admission consideration, subject to competition individual programs may require higher prerequisite grades and/or higher overall averages:

English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
Physics (SPH4U)
Mathematics [one of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Advanced Functions (MHF4U)]
Note - the minimum grade(s) required in the subject prerequisites (normally in the 70% range) will be determined subject to competition

Applicants who have completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma must present grades of 4 or higher in three Higher Level and three Standard Level subjects, including prerequisite subjects, and a total score of 28 or higher (bonus points will be accepted). IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL IBT - 92, Pearson Test of English (PTE) - 60