Program Overview
The Architecture at Athabasca University is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Architecture & Urban Planning, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of architecture & urban planning. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Architecture programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: CAD 14,341 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; CAD 13,941 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Architecture programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Landscape Designer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Real Estate Developer
- Heritage Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Comprehensive Design of Complex Building
- Design in the Urban Environment
- Syllabus Diploma Project
- Architectural Practice in Canada
- Architectural Practice Management
- Architectural Design: Lighting
- Architectural Design: Acoustics
- Architectural Design: Building Systems
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants to the Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Architecture (PBDA) program must have the following requirements:
- Completion of the Athabasca University Bachelor of Science in Architecture (BSc Arch) degree with a minimum grade point average of 2.3
or
- A baccalaureate degree in architecture from an accredited post-secondary institution as evaluated by the Program Admissions Committee, with a minimum grade point average of 2.3.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 14,341 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; CAD 13,941 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 14,341 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; CAD 13,941 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Athabasca University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Athabasca University
Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Athabasca University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English