Bachelor of Design in Architecture

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What can you do with your degree?

The architects of the future will be responsible for more than just creating buildings. Through innovative design, new technologies and solutions-driven thinking, they will have an impact on the major issues of our time – climate change, population growth, rapid urbanisation … just to name a few!  

The vision of the architect is responsible for the creation of the smallest of dwellings through to complex megacities. As such, architecture requires comprehensive skills relating to design, planning, construction, technology, and communication. The architectural process can vary in complexity and scale, enabling architects to undertake a variety of projects from exhibitions, interior refurbishments, and residential dwellings through to public buildings, large scale infrastructure and urban design. 

Many architectural graduates establish careers in:   

  • Design studios  
  • Virtual environment design (such as gaming, cinema, and animation)  
  • Web and graphic design  
  • Fashion  
  • Advertising  
  • Industrial design  
  • Arts management, and
  • Visual arts

Graduates of this degree may gain employment in architectural firms, government, construction, development, infrastructure, and planning industries in various roles across Australia and around the world.

Building designer

A qualification in architecture is seen favourably for building designer positions, as they seek persons competent in the use software such as Revit and AutoCAD.

Project architect

Responsibilities of a project architect include project procurement and client liaising, preparing feasibilities, bids, tenders, and submissions as well as engaging with relevant stakeholders such as consultants, designers, and contractors.

Draftsperson

A draftsperson creates technical drawings, mostly used in construction and manufacturing. They often work in conjunction with architects. Their work aids the construction of buildings, infrastructure, and aircraft, among other things. A draftsperson usually uses computer-aided design (CAD) principles.

Professional accreditation

To become a registered architect, you are required to complete both an undergraduate and postgraduate qualification as well as requisite work experience.

The Bachelor of Design in Architecture is a standard degree pathway leading toward a Master of Architecture, which is the terminal award allowing graduates to gain registration as an Architect in Australia and other jurisdictions that recognise the award.  

Career readiness

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“We’re not just designing buildings,” said Professor Chris Knapp who heads the Abedian School of Architecture.

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Architecture Design Charrette

A highlight is the annual Design Charette which puts first year students in a team with second year and master’s students to work on a design-oriented task under the guidance of a guest architect. 

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Program learning outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge, skills and abilities that will be achieved on completion of the program. These outcomes will help you determine whether this program aligns with your professional pathway, career and learning goals.

View Bachelor of Design in Architecture learning outcomes
  1. Acquire and demonstrate knowledge of creative design processes with specific application to the architecture discipline including design, theory, history, environmental sustainability, construction technology, urban design, communications, digital technology, and social and professional responsibility.
  2. Demonstrate skills in design thinking and design resolution including brief formation, contextual analysis, visualization, communication, iterative testing, reflection, synthesis, and documentation.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to critically reflect, exercise judgement, undertake self-critique, and justify actions in a design project development and outcomes with particular regard to aesthetic, ethical, social, economic, regulatory, environmental, and technical concerns.
  4. Apply theoretical and technical knowledge to competently resolve problems and challenges in the delivery of creative project solutions within set timeframes and constraints.
  5. Apply skills of architectural design to compose and develop small-to-large scale buildings with complex social and technical requirements to a competent level of resolution through individual, collaborative, and interdisciplinary project work.
  6. Contribute to the positive and environmentally sustainable future development of urban sites and cities by applying advanced knowledge and skills through the medium of creative and architectural design,
  7. Understand the role of creative professionals in society and apply knowledge of entrepreneurial, social, ethical, and technical progress to emerging and future careers in global practice.

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