Carleton University
Carleton University

1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Bachelor of Architectural Studies - Urbanism (Optional Co-op)

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

Carleton’s Bachelor of Architectural Studies focuses on knowledge, experience, creativity and imagination. The program encourages students to explore ideas through making, evaluate ideas within the context of the human experience, and exercise creativity through writing, model making, drawing, digital media and presentations.

Carleton’s Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism awards the pre-professional Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) degree upon successful completion of their four-year program of study. If students intend to practice architecture, they can then apply to continue into a professional Master of Architecture program at Carleton, or equivalent professional training at another university. The BAS program is also an excellent degree for a range of careers or for further studies in design, urbanism, or conservation and sustainability.

The program lays a broad foundation on which architectural studies are built. Students will take courses in architecture, design, drawing and multimedia applications, as well as specified general studies in engineering, art history and social sciences. They will focus their architectural studies by choosing an area of study in:

  • Design
  • Urbanism
  • Conservation and Sustainability

A major in Urbanism focuses on urban design and sustainable development. The major in Urbanism explores architecture in the larger context of the city and raises awareness and promotes stewardship of the built environment through an examination of mass urbanization in the 20th century.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

75%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

60

Writing

60

Listening

60

Speaking

60

Program Intakes

Open date

January 1, 2025

Submission deadline

July 1, 2025

Open date

January 1, 2026

Submission deadline

July 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor degree

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$102 CAD

Application fee

$44578 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Health Insurance Fee: $756 per year
U-Pass Fee: $447 per year
CUSA Insurance Fee: $228 per year
Athletics Fee: $108 per year
CSAAS Computer Fee: $60 per year