This design degree focuses on using sustainable design methods. It incorporates ideas from the circular economy, such as reusing, repurposing, refurbishing, recycling, and repairing to reduce waste and pollution.

During your studies, you will apply these methods to real projects: visiting sites, taking measurements, and collaborating with local communities. 

You will also participate in design studio classes to develop practical skills and industry knowledge. Studio classes are focused on solving real-world challenges faced by professionals in architecture and construction.

When you graduate from the Bachelor of Architectural Design, you will have the versatile skill set needed to work as a building designer in both government and private planning and construction sectors. You will also have the option to continue your studies by pursuing a Master of Architecture, which is necessary if you would like to become a registered architect.

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

If you've completed a qualification where English was the primary language of instruction, you may be eligible for an exemption of English-language requirements.

Meeting the minimum entry criteria does not guarantee entry into this course.

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).
PLUS:
Any maths Units 1 and 2 except Foundation Maths or Foundation Maths Unit 3 or 4 with a study score of 20.
OR:
Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
PLUS:
IELTS (or equivalent): An overall score of 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking).
OR:
Completion of a bridging or enabling course eg. Foundation course or equivalent with a focus on mathematics.

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Devise and manage the delivery of innovative and effective architectural design strategies that integrate culturally responsive and environmental sustainability principles and align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) to address diverse contemporary design issues;
2. Generate creative solutions to complex architectural design problems that comply with relevant standards and codes of practice;
3. Critically evaluate information including international architectural design perspectives and demonstrate proficiency in the use of the latest architectural digital tools;
4. Articulate architectural design objectives and outcomes and effectively advocate for sustainable architectural design principles and practices to both specialist and non-specialist stakeholders using various professional forms of communication;
5. Engage with and value cultural diversity and community-focused approaches inclusive of First Nations Peoples’ perspectives; and
6. Exemplify collaboration, interpersonal, and supervisory skills required for working within Australian and global cultural contexts and exhibit responsibility for their own learning and professional practice.

You will graduate from the Bachelor of Architectural Design program with a versatile skill set for diverse career paths across the private and public sectors.

You will be well-positioned to work as building designer. You will also have the skills and knowledge to effectively collaborate with architects, urban designers, interior designers and sustainability consultants.

You may seek roles in governmental bodies, consultancy practices, and corporations with extensive building portfolios as a:

• building designer
• building proprietor
• contractor
• developer.

Or you may choose the path of self-employment as an entrepreneur.