Degree Information
Carleton’s Bachelor of Architectural Studies focuses on knowledge, experience, creativity and imagination. Our program encourages you 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 our four-year program of study. The program lays a broad foundation, taking courses in architecture, design, drawing and multimedia applications, as well as specified general studies in engineering, art history and social sciences.
If you intend to practice architecture, you can then apply to continue into a professional Master of Architecture program at Carleton, or equivalent professional training at another university.
Work Experience
A Co-op option is available. Co-op is the opportunity to get a head start on a career. Co-op work terms allow for the development of key employability skills, exploration of career options and graduation with tangible, workplace experience.
Specializations
You will focus your architectural studies by choosing an area of study in:
- Design
- Urbanism
- Conservation and Sustainability
Outstanding Learning Environment
Carleton offers the finest architectural studies facilities in Canada. You can take advantage of design studios with personal work space; professionally staffed fabrication facilities for woodworking, laser and CNC cutting, and welding; an assembly room for models and full-scale projects; a technical library and reading room; and extensive computer labs.
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Career Outcomes
Explore your passions, refine new skills and discover the career that’s right for you.
The rigorous training you will receive is an excellent basis for numerous careers from architectural fields to policy, law, government, planning and the humanities.
Sample Courses
ARCH 1000 -Introduction to Architecture
Architecture in the matrix of human conditions: linkages among architecture, fine arts, humanities, social sciences, physical sciences, mathematics and philosophy. Architectural ideas will be introduced through a discussion of cities, buildings and landscapes.
ARCS 4105 - Comprehensive Studio
Focusing on multi-unit housing, students from BAS majors collaborate to develop strategies for redevelopment of large urban sites. Engages urban design, site planning, programming, adaptive reuse, and community consultation. Students produce detailed designs for buildings, emphasizing building systems and envelope design. (Core Course).
Visit the Undergraduate Calendar to view a comprehensive list of course offerings for this program and discover the exciting things Carleton students are learning in the classroom!