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Advanced Diploma in Architectural Technology (Fast-Track) (Optional co-op)

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What will I learn?

Centennial College's Architectural Technology Fast-Track program allows qualified graduates with a university degree in architecture (including those from foreign universities) to gain direct admission into the third semester of the three-year Architectural Technology program to receive their diploma in four academic semesters.

In this engineering program, you'll use state-of-the-art computer technology to prepare the designs, construction drawings, specifications and reports needed to communicate with clients, builders and approval authorities. Program activities will include preparing drawings for commercial, institutional, complex and multi-use buildings. You'll also be introduced to building materials, construction methods, structural design, mechanical and electrical services, building codes, contracts, specifications, and the business environment for providing design and construction.

Companies Offering Jobs

With companies such as Cassidy & Company, Architectural Technologists, Hunt Design Associates Inc., Romanov, Architects, and LaPointe Architects hiring program grads, you will not be limited in your options.

Program Highlights

  • Program faculty members have advanced degrees, licences and credentials in architecture, architectural technology, building science, engineering and green building. Among them are many current industry practitioners.
  • The courses include a strong focus on energy-efficient, sustainable design and construction strategies, and protecting the environment.
  • A project-based curriculum that highlights a different building type each semester, and provides you with a strong foundation in technical knowledge to give you an advantage.

Career Outlook

  • Architectural technologist
  • Architectural CAD operator
  • Architectural drafter
  • Design/builder
  • Building inspector
  • Municipal plans examiner
  • Specifications writer
  • Building material sales representative

Education Pathways

Successful graduates of this Architectural Technology advanced diploma (Fast-track) program will have the opportunity to apply their learning for credits toward further study at the degree level.

Which department am I in?

School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science

Study options

Online/Distance (2 years)

Tuition fees
CAD$17,206.00 (US$ 12,639) per year
Ancillary Fees - CAN $1,089.34

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

Start date

September 2024

Online/Distance with attendance (2 years)

Tuition fees
CAD$17,206.00 (US$ 12,639) per year
Ancillary Fees - CAN $1,605.24

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

Start date

September 2024, January 2025

Venue

Morningside Campus

755 Morningside Avenue,

TORONTO,

Ontario (ON),

M1C 5J9, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Academic Requirements

Diploma or degree in architectural, civil engineering, building science, or related area

English Language Requirements:

  • A TOEFL score of 570 Paper-based 84+ minimums of 21 for the Internet-based test
  • IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no band score less than 6.0
  • CAEL Overall 60, Writing score 60
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) score of 58+
  • ITEP (International Test of English Proficiency) score of 3.9 plus.

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

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About Centennial College

94% of employers revealed that they are either satisfied or very satisfied after hiring work-ready graduates from Centennial.

  • One of Canada’s multicultural higher education institutions
  • Students benefit from the job-aligned courses
  • National award-winning Centre of Entrepreneurship
  • Offers facilities to simulate dynamic work environment

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