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IELTS
If your program requires: English 12, 73%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 7
If your program requires: English 12, 67%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 6.5
If your program requires: English 12, 50 %, You need these scores on the IELTS: 6.0
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)
If your program requires: English 12, 73%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 65
If your program requires: English 12, 67%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 60
If your program requires: English 12, 50 %, You need these scores on the IELTS: 52
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
If your program requires: English 12, 73%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 90
If your program requires: English 12, 67%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 86
If your program requires: English 12, 50 %, You need these scores on the IELTS: 82
Architectural Science is a bridge between design theory and building technology. The purpose of this degree program is to develop graduates with highly relevant knowledge and skills in a way that emphasizes holistic and critical thinking at the intersection between living systems, culture and technology, so that our students emerge as industry-ready participants in the real world of sustainable thinking and building.
The Bachelor in Architectural Science is a full-time two-year program laddered onto a two-year architectural technology diploma (BCIT ABT or equivalent) delivering a broadly based, technically current curriculum on the theoretical and applied aspects of architectural science. The program methodology is to teach a ladder of critical thought, following a deliberate and evolving framework through progression, analysis and repetition to ingrain sustainable thinking, reinforced in every core course delivered.
Students will work on studio projects of increasing scale and complexity culminating in the Graduating Project: a comprehensive building design merging architectural design and building performance, supported by expert industry consultants. Cultural history, material explorations, project management, building science and communication skills will be taught within the program and incorporated into holistic design solutions, integrating social responsibility with technical expertise. Students will take general education courses in Liberal Studies and Business and choose between several professional electives to complete their Bachelor Degree.
The program integrates experiential learning activities, community outreach initiatives and international opportunities, including the option to study abroad for a term. These options may have a limited number of openings subject to an application process.
The Program
Students must complete a Diploma in architectural technology (ABT or equivalent) before the Bachelor of Architectural Science. The degree will enable students to:
Develop the technical, design, analysis and management competencies necessary for advanced placement and career development as architectural technologists.
Apply emerging building design and technology theory and best practices to address complex problems in the workplace.
Pursue and promote a broad vision of sustainability, not as a technical or peripheral solution, but as a vital and integral consideration at the core of every design decision.
Actively engage in the processes of high-performance building design and construction offices.
Pursue further education toward professional designation.
The program is delivered in a standard fall and winter term full-time format, commencing in September and ending in May. The schedule is fixed and students are block registered.
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Program matrix
Level 5 (15 weeks)
ARSC 7002, Architectural Foundation Studio
ARSC 7010, History of Materials and Building Systems
ARSC 7140, Graphic/Digital Communications
ARSC 7200, Sustainable Design
ARSC 7250, Environmental Separators
LIBS 7001, Critical Reading and Writing
Level 6 (15 weeks)
ARSC 7100, Architectural Technology Studio 4
ARSC 7102, Tectonics Architecture and Design/Build
ARSC 7150, Technical Language of Architecture
ARSC 7300, Building Envelope Performance
LIBS 7002, Applied Ethics
Level 7 (15 weeks)
ARSC 7350, Building Envelope Lab
ARSC 8000, Systems Integration Studio
ARSC 8070, Project Delivery
ARSC 8280, Graduating Project - Project Proposal
BUSA 7250, Management Skills and Applications
Liberal Studies Electives: All students will be required to achieve an additional 6.0 credits of Liberal Studies electives in accordance with the BCIT policy on Liberal Studies course requirements. As part of the program, 3.0 of these credits will be offered in Level 7. Program head approval is required.
Level 8 (15 weeks)
ARSC 8350, Building Science Design Project
ARSC 8800, Graduating Project
Liberal Studies Electives: All students will be required to achieve an additional 6.0 credits of Liberal Studies electives in accordance with the BCIT policy on Liberal Studies course requirements. As part of the program, 3.0 of these credits will be offered in Level 8. Program head approval is required.
Professional Electives (6.0 credits)
All students are required to complete 6.0 credits of Professional Electives.
ARSC 7040, Directed Studies in Architectural Science
ARSC 7050, Wood Design
Please note: ARSC 7040 is available by approval of the program head.
Contact the program head for additional elective options and for approval.
Total Credits:, 85.5
The Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Science will prepare graduates with the skill set needed for advanced placement within the architecture, engineering, and construction industry.
Insurance/year: 700 CAD
