Bachelor of Design (Architecture)/Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours) (Construction Management)

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 Urban Development (Honours) (Construction Management) Our construction management course is considered one of the best in Australia and is highly ranked internationally.

The course provides you with skills to manage resources (plant, materials, subcontractors and labour) and equips you to obtain meaningful employment.

You will develop skills in the broad foundations of construction management, such as measurement and estimating, site management, scheduling and programming, and technical communications.

Your combined architecture and construction management knowledge will make you a valuable architect and project manager in the building industry.

You will regularly attend lectures and tutorials often delivered by the industry's best frontline professionals.

You will also undertake professional practice, learn problem-solving techniques using specific case studies and attend site visits to become a valuable work-ready graduate.

A construction management degree can facilitate your path to a challenging and interesting career, with the prospects of extremely high job satisfaction and financial rewards.

You may be employed in private organisations such as large construction and development companies or consultancies, or government departments.

The course is accredited by the Australian Institute of Building.

Domestic Students

In order to complete this course, you must complete a total of 480 credit points, made up of 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Design (Architecture) and 288 credit points from the Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours)(Construction Management). You will study design and urban development units in your first four years, and concentrate on urban development studies for the remainder of this course.

Design component

In order to complete the Architecture major, you must complete a total of 240 credit points of core units comprising:

• Architecture, Impact Lab and Design foundation units - 192 credit points
• four units completed as part of the Construction Management component - 48 credit points**

Urban Development component

The Construction Management major component requires completion of 288 credit points (24 units) consisting of:

• 72 credit points of core Urban Development units, including 12cps professional practice unit and 12cps research methods unit.
• 192 credit points of Construction Management discipline units
• 24 credit points capstone project.

**Four units are completed as part of the Construction Management component and will contribute to the completion requirements of both courses.

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 480 credit points, made up of 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Design (Architecture) and 288 credit points from the Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours)(Construction Management). You will study design and urban development units in your first four years, and concentrate on urban development studies for the remainder of this course.

Design component

In order to complete the Architecture major, you must complete a total of 240 credit points of core units comprising:

• Architecture, Impact Lab and Design foundation units - 192 credit points
• four units completed as part of the Construction Management component - 48 credit points**

Urban Development component

The Construction Management major component requires completion of 288 credit points (24 units) consisting of:

• 72 credit points of core Urban Development units, including 12cps professional practice unit and 12cps research methods unit.
• 192 credit points of Construction Management discipline units
• 24 credit points capstone project.

**Four units are completed as part of the Construction Management component and will contribute to the completion requirements of both courses.

Study overseas

Study overseas while gaining credit towards your QUT 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 either degree area, depending on how they match with your QUT course. For more information, visit QUT student exchange.

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)

Your combined architecture and construction management knowledge will make you a valuable architect and project manager in the building industry.

Professional recognition(DOM,INT)

The construction management course has professional accreditation by the Australian Institute of Building.

On completion of the two-year Master of Architecture and the required period of practical experience, graduates are eligible to sit for registration as an architect in Australia.

Possible careers

• Architect
• Construction Manager