Architecture (BEDS)

Frequently asked questions

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  2-year architectural technology program, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Program-specific admission requirements | To be considered for BEDS admission, you must have completed: | Two years of university in subjects other than architecture (twenty courses), with at least a B– average (2.5 GPA). | Two years at a college or institute plus one year of university is also acceptable. | A design portfolio | The two years of university must include: | 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). To confirm that a course is acceptable, you may send its calendar description to the Architecture office. | A course that emphasizes writing skills. Courses at some universities are designated as “writing requirement” or “writing intensive.” A course that includes formal essay writing is also acceptable. | Two courses in a humanities or social science subject: anthropology, art history, classics, literature (but not language instruction), history, music history (but not music instruction), philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, etc. | * Priority is given to applicants with a good academic record and creative design ability. | If you are 25 years or older and do not meet all of these academic requirements, you may apply as a mature student , based on other qualifications; however, all applicants must have completed at least one full year of university. To prepare for studio work, applicants are advised to take a course in freehand drawing and/or a material-based subject (e.g., wood, metal, or ceramics). Admission to the BEDS program is competitive, so completing these academic prerequisites does not guarantee admission. | Students who have completed a two-year architectural technology program at a college also need to complete one full year of general studies (i.e., non-architecture courses) at a university to be eligible for admission to the B1 term of the BEDS program. Learn more about transfering credits . | Questions? Connect with our program advisor | Email Susanna Morash-Kent at arch.office@dal.ca · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 90; PTE Academic 61; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: Proof of English is generally not required if you have attended a recognized English-based institution for three years at the secondary (high school) level or one year at the post-secondary level. International high school equivalencies also accepted: IB English Language A: Literature or Language and Literature SL/HL grade 5 (or English B SL/HL grade 6); AP English grade 4; GCSE/IGCSE English Language or English Literature grade B. Applicants below the minimum may be offered conditional admission subject to re-testing or completion of an approved English language pathway program. Source: https://www.dal.ca/admissions/how-to-apply/undergraduate-admissions/international-applicants/english-language-requirements.html

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