Honours Degree of Bachelor of Architectural Design

There are many reasons we encourage graduates to apply for an honours year.

You might want to build a necessary foundation for the Masters (by research) program.

You could be seeking answers to design questions no one else has asked.

Perhaps you’re pursuing advanced communication skills and subject knowledge to gain a competitive edge in the job market.Our prerequisite for honours study is at least a credit standard GPA.

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

Study plans are available on the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences website.

Example Study Plan

Indicative study plan S1 DESST 4001A Honours Design Studies Part 1  S2 DESST 4001B Honours Design Studies Part 2

For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2020 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.

Graduate Attributes

1. Deep discipline knowledge
2. Critical thinking and problem solving
3. Teamwork and communication skills
4. Career and leadership readiness
5. Intercultural and ethical competency
6. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Potential careers

Landscape Architect, Architect, Asset Manager, Construction Manager, Planning Officer / Urban Planner, Policy Adviser, Draftsperson, Project Manager, Project Officer, Environmental Designer, Set Designer