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Advanced Diploma in Architectural Technology
George Brown Polytechnic (GBP) - Casa Loma Campus, Canada
CAD 18775
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 110 Waived
Application Fee
36 months
Duration
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
60%
Min GPA
Program Overview
As our natural and built environments change, we need good design and technical solutions to better our world. In our three-year Architectural Technology advanced diploma program, you'll gain practical skills in our interactive studios while using up-to-date equipment and software. We'll give you the tools you need to work on projects ranging from new construction to alterations and renovations in the residential, commercial, industrial, and high-rise sectors of the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
This exciting program prepares you to apply the current practices of the AEC industry, including:
- Building design
- Environmentally conscious and sustainable design
- Materials, methods, and components
- Sustainability
- Building codes and regulations
- Building science
- Practice management
- Technical writing
- Specifications
- Cost planning
- Digital project delivery
- Digital technologies
- Computational design
Not only will you develop a solid knowledge base and technical understanding of how buildings are designed and made, you'll also learn about the digital tools, platforms, and processes used in the industry, like Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD), Digital Project Delivery (DPD), Building Information Modelling (BIM), and 3D Visualization and Digital Modelling.
With your project-specific Studio courses, where you apply all your knowledge and skills to a large-scale project, you'll practice one of the top skills industry leaders look for: collaboration. In Studios, you'll work in teams within a simulated office environment to complete projects involving proposals, designs, and construction documents for both new and existing facilities.
Note: If you enrol in the program in January, you must complete semester 2 in the summer (May to August) of the same year to continue into semester 3 in the fall.
Additional Information
Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 14 Days
Program Format Full-Time
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80 - With no score less than - 20
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 54 - With no score less than - 50
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0 Minimum Production - 90.0
Academic Requirement
Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
- Grade 12 English 50%
- Minimum overall of 50% in MATH in 12th.
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
18775
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 110 Waived
Application Fee
(CAD)
22895 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(CAD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Scholarships
Entrance Scholarship
George Brown offers entrance scholarships for eligible degree students based on academic achievement.
Please see the following chart for details on the criteria:
| Admissions Score | Amount | Type | Maximum total Amount for 4 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95+ | $2,500 | Renewable/year (Up to 4 years) | $10,000 |
| 90-94.9 | $2,000 | Renewable/year (Up to 4 years) | $8,000 |
| 85-89.9 | $1,500 | Renewable/year (Up to 4 years) | $6,000 |
| 80-84.9 | $1,000 | Renewable/year (Up to 4 years) | $4,000 |
Did you know?
This is a renewable scholarship, which means that if you maintain a grade point average of 3.7 (80%) in your program, you will receive additional funding towards your tuition in future years.
*All award recipients will be required to provide their SIN or ITN for T4A tax reporting purposes as mandated by the government.
Eligibility Requirements
- You must meet the eligibility requirements for the scholarship at the time of your initial application and on Day 10 of the initial term of the scholarship.
- Eligibility will be assessed by the Admissions department based on the grades used to determine the student’s admission score for the degree program. The student’s admission score, as calculated by the Admissions office, will be calculated to one decimal place.
- Applicants with conditional offers of admission are required to meet the admissions conditions set out in your offer letter, or your offer and the scholarship could be revoked later.
- You must be registered in, and complete, a full?time course load.
- You must remain full-time in the program to be eligible for renewal.
- Make sure to accept your offer and pay your tuition deposit by the deadline dates to receive this entrance scholarship.
- Entrance scholarships are only eligible for the specific full-time degree program you've been accepted for and the entrance level/term on your offer letter.
*please read the full degree entrance scholarship terms & conditions
Eligible Degree Programs
| Arts, Design & Information Technology | Honours Bachelor of Brand Design (G304) Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design (G301) |
| Business | Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Services) (B302) Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Business Analytics) (B303) Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Supply Chain Management) (B310) Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Digital Marketing) (B312) |
| Community Services & Early Childhood | Honours Bachelor of Interpretation (American Sign Language - English) (C302) Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Honours (Degree Completion) (C305)* *Plus an additional $1,200 entrance scholarship. |
George Brown College Funded Scholarships
| Diploma/Degree Scholarships |
Thirty-one scholarships to be awarded to eligible returning students in full-time post-secondary programs (diploma or degree) as follows:
Application deadlines:
To qualify an applicant must:
To Apply: Please apply online for International Centre scholarships through STU-VIEW and be enrolled full-time in a program as an International Student. |
| Certificate Scholarships |
The award is available to eligible returning students in full-time post-secondary Certificate or Post Graduate Certificate program (2 or 3 semesters) as follows: Scholarships of $2,000:
To Apply
Application deadlines:
How To Apply |
| English for Academic Purposes (EAP) |
There are eighteen scholarships available for eligible ESL students as follows:
To qualify an applicant must:
Required Supporting Documentation
Application deadlines:
How will the award decision be made? |
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