Degree overview

Quietly change the world

Architecture is more than just art and technology. Our graduates explore their potential as agents for change.

They don’t just design and shape the physical spaces of our cities and buildings. They stimulate the places we live and work, engage the community and improve our world.

Career opportunities

Upon completion of this degree, graduates may work in private architectural practice. Others may work in industries such as government, overseas aid and support, infrastructure planning research, journalism, criticism, or restoration and conservation.

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88.9% employed within four months of graduating.

Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-2022 - Undergraduate Architecture & Building

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$68,800 median starting salary.

Good Universities Guide 2023 - Undergraduate Architecture & Built Environment

Bachelor of Design (Architecture)

UAC Code , Program Code 10028

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CRICOS Code , Program Code 10028

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Selection rank

Duration (FT)(PT)

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UAC Code

Program Code 10028

This criteria is based on a full-time domestic student attending Callaghan campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.

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CRICOS Code

Program Code 10028

This criteria is based on a full-time international student attending Callaghan campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.

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Course overview

Spend more time in the studio! More than half of your design courses are spent in the architecture studio.

In your courses you’ll learn about:

  • the architectural site as a landscape
  • construction and detailing of buildings
  • sustainable design practices
  • communication in the built environment
  • construction technology and ecology
  • making conceptual and realistic models in our workshop
2024 Program Handbook

The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

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Use our degree planner to see what your study journey through the Bachelor of Design (Architecture) might look like.

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Student experience

EJE Architecture - Supporting our Architecture graduates 1:56

Hear from Anthony and Holly at EJE Architecture as they discuss how architecture graduates from the University of Newcastle are helping push their business forward.

Career-ready placements

From 2023, all undergraduate students will complete career-ready placements as part of their degree programs.

Our students also engage in live projects and exhibit their work publicly at our graduate exhibition, which is an opportunity to showcase work to industry and the local community.

Studying at Newcastle campus

Student showcase

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Meet Syahmina, a Bachelor of Design (Architecture) student from Malaysia 1:36

Syahmina talks about her experience studying a Bachelor of Design (Architecture at the University of Newcastle.

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Take a look around the facilities available for School of Architecture students at the University of Newcastle.

How to apply

Apply as a domestic student

You are a domestic student if you are:

  • An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
  • A permanent resident of Australia
  • A holder of a permanent Australian visa.

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