Courses for your Architecture degree

First-year courses

September to December

ARCH 192 – Design Studio
ARCH 110 – Visual and Digital Media 1
ARCH 120 – An Introduction to Architectural Ideas and Communications
ARCH 142 – Introduction to Cultural History
ARCH 172 – Building Construction 1

January to April

ARCH 193 – Design Studio
ARCH 113 – Visual and Digital Media 2
ARCH 126 – Environmental Building Design
ARCH 143 – Settlements, Sanctuaries, and Cities
ARCH 173 – Building Construction 2

After first year

See the range of all Architecture courses at Waterloo or view the courses required to earn your degree.

Sample upper-year courses

ARCH 246 – Cultural Encounters 600-1600
ARCH 327 – Architecture of the Urban Environment
ARCH 212 – Digital Fabrication
ARCH 442 – Contemporary Architectural Theory

This is a sample schedule. Courses are subject to change.

Advisors are here to help

You might have a lot of questions. We're here to help! If you're applying for admission, please email the School of Architecture.

Once you're a Waterloo student, you'll have access to academic advisors who can help you

choose your courses,
select specializations,
ensure that you're meeting the requirements for your degree, and more.

Learn more

Overview of Waterloo's Architecture program.