Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies
Architecture students are creatively inclined, possessing a passion for design and a strong aesthetic sense. They excel in visual and spatial skills, enabling them to envision and manipulate three-dimensional spaces effectively. They demonstrate resilience and perseverance when faced with challenges, learning from setbacks and finding innovative design solutions. They embrace ethical and social responsibility, aiming to create sustainable, inclusive, and socially conscious designs.
Students in the Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies Program (BEDS) have varied interests and skills, as they must complete at least two years of university in subjects other than architecture prior to admission. The BEDS program develops a basic knowledge of architecture in Years 3 and 4.
Student Skills
- Design thinking abilities
- Technical skills in drawing and modeling
- Problem-solving expertise
- Spatial awareness
- Collaboration and communication skills
- Sustainability knowledge
- Cultural sensitivity
- Research and critical thinking capabilities
- Adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments
Industries
- Architectural Firms and Services
- Construction
- Community and Social Services
- Academic and Research Institutions
- Government
- Urban Planning and Development
- Interior Design
- Real Estate Development
- Landscape Architecture
- Historic Preservation
- Sustainable Design and Green Building
Past roles
- Design Assistant
- Draftsperson
- Model Maker
- Research Assistant
- Sustainability Consultant
- Community Engagement Specialist
- Project Coordinator
- Visualization Specialist
- Documentation and Permit Specialist
- Architectural Assistant
Past employers
- William Nycum & Associated Limited
- MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects
- Stantec Consulting: Stantec Architecture
- Abbott Brown Architects
- Dialogue
- Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia
- Peter Braithwaite Studio
- TEAL Architects
- Formed Alliance Architecture Studio
- Fowler Bauld & Mitchell (FBM)
Work term schedule
| Fall | Winter | Summer | |
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| 1st year | Academic Term | Academic Term |
Year 2 Begins: Academic Term |
| 2nd year | Work Term | Academic Term |
Graduation/M.Arch Begins |
Coursework
Average pay rates during co-op
| Hourly | $18.00 - $22.00 in Canada* |
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*Salary ranges outside of Canada may vary depending on the country and the standard of living.