Bachelor of Design in Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urbanism

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The Bachelor of Design in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urbanism Program is a four-year degree offered by the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture.

Applicants seeking admission from post-secondary study require an overall average of 65% or better calculated on the most recent transferable credits with a minimum of 24 and a maximum of 30 transferable post-secondary credits, including any failed courses. The overall average is calculated in accordance with the general admission requirements for applicants from a college or university.

In addition, applicants require a minimum core design average of 65% on all attempts of DES 110, 130, 200, 220, 230, VISA 180 or their equivalent.

Applicants are directed to UBC’s policies on Admission from Post-Secondary Study for detailed information.

To be eligible for consideration for admission to second year standing in the B.Des. program, applicants must have completed the following UBC requirements or their equivalent:

• Reading requirement as described in year one requirements (3 credits)
• Writing requirement as described in year one requirements (3 credits)
• Geography requirement as described in year one requirements (3 credits)
• 6-12 credits Electives
• 6 credits of DES 130, 200, 220, 230 and 3 credits of DES 110 or VISA 180

Students with 24 or more transferable credits who are deficient in more than two of the above requirements will be considered for first year only.

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• For more information, please contact the School of Architecture (arch@sala.ubc.ca)

To be eligible for consideration for admission to second year standing in the B.Des. program, applicants must have completed the following UBC requirements or their equivalent:

This course planning outline is created by the Langara College Counselling Department and is intended for use only as a guide. It is the student’s responsibility to consult original sources to ensure accuracy.

Updated February 2023