Architecture Co-op
Faculty of Architecture and Planning, School of Architecture
Since 1970, the School of Architecture has offered Co-operative Education (Co-op) as a critical element of the professional degree program. Architecture Co-op includes a four-month work term (500 hours) in the Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies (BEDS) and, for students who continue, an eight-month work term (1000 hours) within the Master of Architecture. The Architecture Co-op program provides students with practical experience in building design and responsible professional practice. At least one work term must be under the supervision of a Licensed Architect.
Co-op work terms are mandatory components for both the Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies and Master of Architecture programs. Students are required to complete a co-op orientation course (ARCH 8890.00 / ARCH 9890.00) prior to initiating their job search. Students with questions or requiring support are encouraged to contact their WIL Co-op Coordinator as well as the School of Architecture Co-op Instructor as they prepare and search for their Co-op experiences.
Architecture Co-op - Work Term Schedule
Architecture Co-op (Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies)
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BEDS
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Year 3
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Year 4
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Fall
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Win
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Sum
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Fall
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Win
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S-1 (B1)
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S-2 (B2)
ARCH 8890
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S-3 (B3)
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W-1 (B4)
ARCH 8892
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S-4 (B5)
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- BEDS students must complete two years of academic study prior to admission to the School of Architecture. Most continue to M.Arch following the B5 study term.
Master of Architecture Co-op (M.Arch)
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M.ARCH
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Year 5
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Year 6
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Sum
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Fall
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Win
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Sum
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Fall
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Win
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S-5 (M1)
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S-6 (M2)
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W-2 (M3) ARCH 5308
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W-3 (M4) ARCH 5309
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S-7 (M5)
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S-8 (M6)
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- S = Study Term; W = Work Term
- B and M labels are used by the School of Architecture to indicate specific terms in BEDS and M.Arch program
Program Contacts
WIL Co-op Office
School of Architecture Co-op Instructors
Further information details on Architecture Co-op can be found on the Co-op office’s website at dal.ca/wil.