Bachelor of Design (Honours) (Architectural Studies) - Advanced Standing Entry

Architecture engages with the design, theory and practice of making spaces and environments for human activity.

The profession of architecture has an extensive history as a practice and academic discipline.

Workplace experience and learning is still a requirement for professional registration and recognition of architects.

If you are interested in creating things, buildings and spaces, technology, art and design, a career in architecture may be for you.

Domestic Students

Customise your degree

Your architectural studies design course consists of 18 units in your primary major and four units that are common to all six design majors (architectural studies, fashion, industrial design, interactive and visual design, interior design or landscape architecture).

An additional eight units are taken outside your primary major. After studying for a year you can:

• choose a second major# (eight units from any approved QUT degree), or
• choose two minors (a minor is a specific set of four units drawn from courses throughout QUT), or
• choose one minor and four electives.

Minors and majors allow you to tailor your studies to suit your interests and career aspirations. Minors give you breadth of knowledge from two other areas and a second major provides depth in one area. This means eight units of your course (one quarter of your degree) are taken from outside your primary major. You’ll work alongside students from other disciplines because that is how it will be when you graduate and work in the real world of design. The possibilities are almost endless.

Here are some examples that might inspire ideas:

• an architecture student could take a minor in interior design and a work integrated learning minor to gain professional industry experience
• a landscape architecture student could take a language minor such as Italian to help them work overseas
• an interior design student could take a second major in industrial design to aid their ambition to design and manufacture their own range of office furniture
• an industrial design student could take a second major in mechanical or electrical engineering to give them a deeper understanding of manufacturing and production
• a fashion student could take a minor in business and another in interior design to help meet their dream of launching their own concept fashion store
• an interactive and visual design student could take a second major in advertising or marketing and work as a designer for a leading digital agency.

And remember - your second major or minors could be in film, creative writing, music, visual arts, drama or other disciplines across QUT. #

Your course

Year 1

• three foundation units covering design, design history and sustainability
• two units in introductory core architecture design studios
• first unit dealing with place making

Year 2

• two design studio units covering the process of design, dwelling, tectonics and public spaces
• units in integrated technology (climate) and history/theory (culture and space)
• study history/theory (architecture in the twentieth century) and architectural technology (building construction)
• first two units of your second major or first minor

Year 3

• units focusing on digital tools and sustainability
• develop knowledge of technology integration (structure)
• study history/theory (architecture and the city), and architectural technology (building services)
• three units in your second major or minors

Year 4

• address the context of buildings in urban settings
• design project integrating your accumulated knowledge
• complete your second major or your second minor

Masters course

This course is designed to be followed by QUT’s one-year Master of Architecture. In addition, to work as a registered architect in Australia you will need to:

• have completed two years of practical work experience (one year of which may be during your studies)
• successfully complete the Architectural Practice Examination
• apply for registration to the Architects’ Board in each state or territory in which you wish to practise.

Study overseas

Study overseas while gaining credit towards your QUT creative industries degree with one of our worldwide exchange partners. Overseas study can be for one or two semesters (or during the semester break) and the units you take can be in a creative or non-creative discipline area, depending on how they match with your QUT course. Saving your electives for exchange will allow you the most flexibility. For more information, visit QUT student exchange.

International Students

Customise your degree

Your Architectural studies design course consists of 18 units in your primary major and four units that are common to all six design majors (architectural studies, fashion, industrial design, interactive and visual design, interior design or landscape architecture).

An additional eight units are taken outside your primary major. After studying for a year you can:

• choose a second major# (eight units from any approved QUT degree), or
• choose two minors (a minor is a specific set of four units drawn from courses throughout QUT), or
• choose one minor and four electives.

• an architecture student could take a minor in interior design and a work integrated learning minor to gain professional industry experience
• a landscape architecture student could take a language minor such as Italian to help them work overseas
• an interior design student could take a second major in industrial design to aid their ambition to design and manufacture their own range of office furniture
• an industrial design student could take a second major in mechanical or electrical engineering to give them a deeper understanding of manufacturing and production
• a fashion student could take a minor in business and another in interior design to help meet their dream of launching their own concept fashion store
• an interactive and visual design student could take a second major in advertising or marketing and work as a designer for a leading digital agency.

Your course

• three foundation units covering design, design history and sustainability
• two units in introductory core architecture design studios 
• first unit dealing with place making

• two design studio units covering the process of design, dwelling, tectonics and public spaces
• units in integrated technology (climate) and history/theory (culture and space) 
• study history/theory (architecture in the twentieth century) and architectural technology (building construction)
• first two units of your second major or first minor

• units focusing on digital tools and sustainability
• develop knowledge of technology integration (structure)
• study history/theory (architecture and the city), and architectural technology (building services)
• three units in your second major or minors

• address the context of buildings in urban settings
• design project integrating your accumulated knowledge 
• complete your second major or your second minor

Study Overseas

Study overseas while gaining credit towards your QUT creative industries degree with one of our worldwide exchange partners. Overseas study can be for one or two semesters (or during the semester break) and the units you take can be in a creative or non-creative discipline area, depending on how they match with your QUT course. Saving your electives for exchange will allow you the most flexibility. For more information, visit QUT student exchange.

Advanced standing

If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.

Deferment

Adjustments to your selection rank

Any adjustments you receive to your selection rank will be applied to this course.

Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your selection rank

Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2019

412412 Bachelor of Design (Honours) (Architectural Studies) - Advanced Standing Entry

You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.

Other admission options

If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).

Careers and outcomes(DOM,INT)

Professional recognition(DOM,INT)

Possible careers

• Architect
• Designer