Bachelor of Design (Architecture)/Bachelor of Property Economics

Bachelor of Design (Architecture) Our architecture course is increasingly being recognised internationally for its focus on innovation in design and sustainable development.

You'll be inspired and empowered to create environments with a positive impact on human health, environmental quality, social relationships and urban systems.

You will study sustainable systems and undertake architectural design projects in practical studio settings.

Throughout your degree, you will undertake architectural design projects with a practical edge which will require you to think logically and creatively about how buildings function and are constructed.

Graduates can find employment in the fields of architecture and building design.

This redesigned course is undergoing reaccreditation with the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia.

We are also seeking recognition from the Australian Institute of Architects.

Bachelor of Property Economics We offer one of the few specialised property courses in Australia.

Our course is concerned with all aspects of property:

investment, asset management, development, valuation and research, with a focus on finance and the commercial property market sector.

Architectural design skills combined with sound economic intelligence is highly valued.

Use your ability to research, develop, value and design property for investment in both commercial and government sectors.

Other careers in property economics may include property valuer and adviser, investment analyst, development manager, property and asset manager, funds manager and positions in corporate real estate.

You may work in your own private enterprise or as an employee of property development, valuation, property management, professional services investment or property finance companies.

You may also work in government departments and local authorities concerned with rating, compulsory acquisitions, property development or property and portfolio management.

Your work will usually combine a mix of office and field work.

This degree is accredited by the Australian Property Institute (API) and meets the membership requirements of a Certified Property Practitioner (CPP).

Domestic Students

In order to complete this course, you must complete a total of 432 credit points, made up of 240 credit points from the Bachelor of Design (Architecture) and 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Property Economics.

Design component

You will complete:

• four school-wide Impact Lab units (48 credit points)
• four architecture specialisation units (48 credit points)
• the architecture major (144 credit points), including: four shared foundation units (48 credit points) eight units (96 credit points) from the discipline.

Property economics component

You will complete:

• four core units (48 credit points) including a professional practice unit that requires completion of 30 days of workplace learning and a capstone project unit.
• the property economics major discipline units (144 credit points).

Study overseas

Study overseas while earning 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.

International Students

In order to complete this course, you must complete a total of 432 credit points, made up of 240 credit points from the Bachelor of Design (Architecture) and 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Property Economics.

Design component

You will complete:

• four school-wide Impact Lab units (48 credit points)
• four architecture specialisation units (48 credit points)
• the architecture major (144 credit points), including: four shared foundation units (48 credit points) eight units (96 credit points) from the discipline.

Property economics component

You will complete:

• four core units (48 credit points) including a professional practice unit that requires completion of 30 days of workplace learning and a capstone project unit.
• the property economics major discipline units (144 credit points).

Study overseas

Study overseas while earning 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.

Assumed knowledge

Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:

• English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
• General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)

Offer guarantee

If you achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 93.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.

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 (or OP equivalent) 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

The scores listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent school leavers. If you are not a school leaver, take a look at the entry thresholds box at the top of this page to see the lowest adjusted scores required overall to receive an offer.

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)

In the competitive property and building industry, having design skills combined with sound economic intelligence is highly valued. You can use your ability to research, develop, value and design property for investment in both commercial and government sectors.

Professional recognition(DOM,INT)

Possible careers

• Architect
• Property Development