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BA/BS in History and Theory of Architecture

Carleton University

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #801-850

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Carleton University offers BA/BS in History and Theory of Architecture, a bachelor's degree in Architecture programme in Ottawa, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 39,000 per year (CAD 7,624 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Architecture
Local tuition: CAD 7,624 / year
International tuition: CAD 39,000 / year

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: admissions.carleton.ca ·

Program details

Overview

History and Theory of Architecture is offered as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) through Carleton University's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. The program examines architecture and cities across history, from the prehistoric period to the present day, through analysis of visual and textual sources and material culture, with attention to social and cultural context. Coursework includes early modern Asian and Islamic art and architecture, as well as Canadian and North American Indigenous architecture. Students develop visual literacy and critical-thinking skills for analyzing architecture within broader historical and social environments. The program combines art-historical and architectural-historical methods rather than design training, preparing graduates for further study or careers in heritage, curation, research, education, and related fields that draw on architectural history.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Direct entry to first year requires the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including a minimum of six 4U or M courses, one of which must be a 4U course in English (an approved English-language test may satisfy this prerequisite instead). An overall average of at least 70% is normally required to be considered for admission, though actual cut-off averages are set annually and are typically higher given the demand for places.

About Carleton University

“Ours the Task Eternal”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Suburban
Founded: 1942
Students: 30,675
QS rank: #801-850
Programs: 243
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in History and Theory of Architecture award?

Carleton University awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Architecture on completion of this programme.

How much does BA/BS in History and Theory of Architecture cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 39,000 per year (CAD 7,624 per year for local students).

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