Advanced Diploma - Diploma [2 Years]
$6,938 /Yr Co-op On-campus full_time

Advanced Diploma Architectural Technology

  • Advanced Diploma in Architectural Technology at Georgian College is offered as a 3 years (6 semesters) program.
  • It is an on-campus, co-op program offered on a full-time basis.
  • Students in this program prepare for work with architects, engineers, designers, and project managers as an integral part of the team developing, presenting, and executing building designs.
  • The program equips a student with a comprehensive understanding of current competitive architectural and construction environments.
  • Various aspects of architectural design are present in a continuous stream throughout the curriculum, starting from design fundamentals and ending in the third year with the two-semester major architectural project.
  • These projects are supported by courses dedicated to industry-standard computer applications, such as Autodesk® AutoCAD® and Revit®, and leading-edge technologies related to Building Information Modeling.
  • University offers the highest number of training hours, plus valuable hands-on experience to the students.
  • This program is accredited by the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education(CAFCE).
  • Co-op work terms are designed to integrate academic learning with work experience, supporting the development of industry-specific competencies and employability skills.
  • Students are required to complete a 2 co-op work term and career preparation course which is scheduled prior to the first co-op work term.
  • Co-op work terms are scheduled according to a formal sequence that alternates academic and co-op semesters.
  • Students may find work in the private sector as assistants in architectural design offices, construction engineering or construction site offices and in the public sector, they may find employment in many government agencies, as building inspectors, plans examiners, chief building officials, etc.
  • The average salary after completing this course is 36,000 USD.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $5306 $5306
International differential fee $1632 $1632
Total Fees $6938 $6938

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.0 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 79 120 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 58 90 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students have to complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with
    • Grade 12 English (C or U)
    • Grade 12 Mathematics (C or U)
  • Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school students may also be considered for admission.
  • Students who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing also get admission to this program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:

  • All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
  • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
  • Indian School Certificate (ISC)
  • Intermediate Examination Certificate
  • Pre-University Examination Certificate
  • Diploma / Degree certificate Mark sheets for each year of study.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.