Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies (BEDS) in Architecture: Fees & Entry Requirements at Dalhousie University, Canada

Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies (BEDS) in Architecture
Dalhousie University

Canada

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About this course

What will I learn?

Were known nationally and around the world as a school that educates architects with a solid integrated understanding of design and building thinking sustainably with their community in mind using creative and artful designs. The Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies is a two-year program entered after completing two years of university studies in another subject. You take courses in design humanities technology and professional practice.Youll work individually and collaboratively on design projects in the studio learning manual skills in drawing modeling and building and then the equivalent digital skills. The four-month co-op work term is a great way to begin applying new knowledge in a professional architectural practice. Co-op work terms include opportunities across the country and around the world and typically involve various aspects of building design including design drawing model-making computer drafting and construction supervision.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Architecture and Planning

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$33,814.00 (20,50,700) per year
Full-time students (per term) - CAD 184.73

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected March 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Sexton Campus

1360 Barrington Street,

Halifax,

Nova Scotia,

B3J 1Z1, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$33,814.00 (20,50,700) per year
Full-time students (per term) - CAD 184.73

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Sexton Campus

1360 Barrington Street,

Halifax,

Nova Scotia,

B3J 1Z1, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

BEDS Admission RequirementsThe School seeks applicants with a good academic record and creative ability. The minimum requirements for admission area printed portfolio of design work that demonstrates creativity andor artistic skill it may include freehand drawings paintings furniture sculpture craft objects creative photography construction projects etc.two years in a university degree program with a minimum 2.5 grade point average (B- average) including the following coursestwo 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 management planning or psychology and not history of mathematics)two courses at 1000-level or higher in a humanities or social science subject e.g. anthropology art history classics literature music history philosophy political science psychology or sociology (but not geography planning language instruction or music instruction)one course that emphasizes

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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Dalhousie combines meaningful teaching and innovative research to create a sense of social responsibility that inspires students to make a difference.

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