Overview

After this Visual Arts and the Built Environment BFA programme from University of Windsor you'll receive a visual arts degree from UWindsor, and a BSc in architecture from UDM in this combined programme.

Courses are taught by architects in this close-knit, niche programme. You’ll have lots of hands-on learning opportunities through internships and projects for non-profit groups. Then there’s the option to get your master’s from UDM in just one additional year. You must be a Canadian citizen to take part in this programme.

What will you learn

Focused iterative learning on architecture, design, and visual graphic communication using traditional media and digital industry standard software

Understand the mean and methods used to create structures through construction and sustainable technologies

Expressing oneself confidently, assertively, and purposefully through visual imagery

Creating works of visual art using a variety of techniques, practices, and media

Developing visual literacy: the ability to understand the powerful role of images in contemporary media contexts and to convey one’s own ideas and arguments thoughtfully through the creation of new images, works of art, film, or architecture

Designing, staging, managing, and overseeing effective visual campaigns and productions

Analyzing and assessing works of visual art for formal/technical

Career opportunities:

Architect
building/interior designer
urban planning and revitalization co-ordinator
project and facilities manager
building restoration specialist

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Architecture Design
Architecture
Contemporary Visual Culture
Studio Practice and Ideas/Drawing
Visual Communication

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Windsor, Canada

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction Visual Arts View 118 other Bachelors in Civil Engineering & Construction in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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6.5

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General requirements

High School Student from Canada
Course Requirements: Physics/SPH4U, Advanced Functions/MHF4U. English/ENG4U (min. avg. 60% [70% for Fall 2026])
Recommended: Calculus & Vectors/MCV4U
Note: The VABE program is open to Canadian citizens legally permitted to commute to the United States
Minimum Average: 75%
Mean Average: 82%
High School Student from Outside Canada and the United States (International)
You must be a Canadian citizen to take part in this program.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32040 CAD / year

≈ 32040 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

7050 CAD / year

≈ 7050 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario students: $ 2899.90 per semester

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