C10004v6 Bachelor of Design in Architecture

The Bachelor of Design in Architecture is the first of two degrees needed to become an architect.

Students wishing to qualify for professional recognition as architects must also complete the Master of Architecture (C04235).Through the Bachelor of Design in Architecture, students learn what it means to be an architect in a globalised world.

This is achieved with a focus on how the profession can shape global cities through complex spatial thinking.The first step is to deprogram preconceived ideas of architecture.

Such an approach lays the foundations for creative spatial and material awareness, pushing the boundaries of traditional architectural practice.UTS takes a hands-on approach to digital design and fabrication:

students learn the software, material and model-making skills required to translate thought into form, right from the start.

They have the opportunity to work on real-life projects and engage with stakeholders such as the Powerhouse Museum, ABC, Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority (SHFA), and Sydney Olympic Park Authority.Students are globally connected, with opportunities to study in, work in or visit cities such as Berlin, Los Angeles, New York and Tokyo.

They hear from international experts through guest lectures and are connected to global competitions and scholarships like the Costenino Design Challenge or Frank Gehry internship program.UTS Architecture is a young and vibrant architectural school, working from one of Australia's newest, leading-edge campuses.

Its staff are actively engaged in the industry as practitioners and commentators, while its 24-hour studios are always abuzz with students who live and breathe architecture.

The course comprises a total of 144 credit points. The normal full-time load is four 6-credit-point subjects a session, totalling 48 credit points a year for three years.

Year 1 comprises four compulsory 6-credit-point subjects a session. Years 2 and 3 comprise one 6-credit-point elective and three compulsory subjects a session.

Course completion requirements

Course diagram

Course program

The subjects listed below represent the standard full-time course. Under certain circumstances, students may apply for exemptions from some subjects. The example program below is for a student commencing in Autumn session and undertaking the course full time.

Autumn commencing, full time

Year 1

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 2

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 3

Autumn session

Spring session

Spring commencing, full time

Year 1

Spring session

Summer session

Year 2

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 3

Autumn session

Spring session

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

UTS: Design, Architecture and Building may consider applications based on the results of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) if students lack academic qualifications but have extensive professional experience. The STAT is conducted through the Universities Admissions Centre.

Students must refer to the inherent requirements for all degrees offered by Design and Architecture in the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building.

Non-current school leavers are selected on the basis of academic merit or on the basis of portfolio and interview rank.

Students must refer to the portfolio eligibility for the faculty’s consideration in order to get a place.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.