Bachelor of Architectural Studies*

The Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) at the Abedian School of Architecture is designed to create emerging architectural professionals with fundamental competencies in design ability, problem solving, technical skill, and theoretical frameworks, that give graduates the capability to address complex problems of the built and natural environment in the 21st century and beyond.

Professional architectural concerns of detailing, documentation, and basic practice concepts are delivered to establish a foundational basis for the commercial world of architectural practice.

The Bachelor of Architectural Studies developed by the Abedian School of Architecture places emphasis on developing students that are experienced in innovative technologies and are adventurous in their creative design.

This program recognises the challenges of designing for diverse communities and cultures in a globalised world where there are modernising threats to traditional cultures, complexities in generating sustainable environments and constant change in technological aspects of modern life.

Public engagement is fostered through an annual lecture series that highlights the work and ideas of national and international practitioners and academics;

special exhibitions of work;

and various forms of publication and dissemination.

This degree provides the pathway for a career as a professional architect.

Graduates of this program may progress to the Master of Architecture upon application and review of undergraduate performance.

Completion of the Bachelor of Architectural Studies does not qualify for automatic entry to the Masters.

View the Bachelor of Architectural Studies - Program Structure and Sequencing

This program is sequentially structured to prepare you with the necessary knowledge and expertise to continually develop and apply your skills in a variety of contexts.

University core subjects (3)

• CORE11-001 Critical Thinking and Communication (CORE 1)
• CORE11-002 Collaboration, Teams and Leadership (CORE 2)
• CORE11-003 Responsibility, Integrity and Civic Discourse (CORE 3)

Plus

• Orientation/Safety InductionA compulsory orientation and workshop induction is held during O week for all new students. Attendance is mandatory.
• Beyond Bond: Professional Development and Community Engagement

Integrated architectural studios (6)

• Architectural Design Studio 1 (10cp) (ARCH11-111)
• Architectural Design Studio 2 (20cp) (ARCH11-212)
• Architectural Design Studio 3 (20cp) (ARCH12-213)
• Architectural Design Studio 4 (20cp) (ARCH12-214)
• Architectural Design Studio 5 (20cp) (ARCH13-215)
• Architectural Design Studio 6 (20cp) (ARCH13-216)

Architecture subjects (9)

• Design Communication: Architectural Drawing (ARCH11-112)
• Design Communication: NURBS Modelling (ARCH11-113)
• History & Theory: Industrial Revolution to Present (ARCH11-114)
• Design Communication: Building Information Modelling (ARCH12-115)
• Design Communication: Parametric Modelling (ARCH12-116)
• History & Theory: Ancient to Enlightenment (ARCH12-117)
• Architectural Technology: Practice Methods (ARCH13-118)
• Architectural Technology: Structural Design (ARCH13-119)
• Philosophy of Design (ARCH13-120)

Electives (1)

Students choose one (1) elective from the Faculty of Society & Design list of undergraduate subjects.

A study tour is also available as an elective option for students. 

Academic requirements

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)

Applicants must meet the University's general minimum admission criteria.

Other applicants may be considered for admission on provision of the following:A portfolio of design work - no more than six A4 pages of your own work, submitted electronically as one PDF document, not exceeding 10MB. The portfolio should contain a variety of work chosen from mediums such as drawing (freehand or mechanical), computer-aided design, painting, graphics, photography, sculpture, digital media, design technology, or crafts. The assessors are looking for creativity, imagination and skill so the portfolio should include evidence that illustrates your ability to think and communicate visually, as well as demonstrating any experience you have with a range of media and techniques. Images should be accompanied with text to explain what is shown. A cover page may be in addition to the prescribed six-page limit.

Visit our student profile if you are interested in the profile of all students who commenced undergraduate study at the Faculty in the January semester 2020.

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.