Why study architecture at UoN?

Our graduates are highly sought after by architecture practices within Australia and throughout the world, with most students offered jobs within four months of graduating. You will learn in the award-winning Architecture Design Studio, and have the opportunity to exhibit your work to employers in your final year. Read more ...

What you will study

The basic building needs of work, home and public life are the design themes covered in the degree which is delivered using a mixture of problem-based learning and design studio tutoring. Read more ...

A career in architecture

Our graduates are highly sought after by industry, with 95% offered jobs within four months of graduating. Read more ...

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Why study architecture at UoN?

Our graduates are highly sought after by architecture practices within Australia and throughout the world, with most students offered jobs within four months of graduating. You will learn in the award-winning Architecture Design Studio, and have the opportunity to exhibit your work to employers in your final year.

Architecture is a creative and exciting profession that combines technology, ecology, philosophy, art and science to solve the problems of the built environment. Homes, office buildings, opera houses, art galleries, schools and factories are all designed by architects.

It is the role of the architect to analyse a client's needs to design a building which fulfils these needs. The architect then documents the design and manages the construction process.

What you will study

The basic building needs of work, home and public life are the design themes covered in the degree which is delivered using a mixture of problem-based learning and design studio tutoring.

You will learn essential skills and knowledge in the areas of construction technology, construction ecology, communication, computing and the history and theory of architecture.

The architecture degree consists of a full time, two-degree sequence, taken over five years full-time or part-time equivalent. The first degree, Bachelor of Design (Architecture), consists of three years full-time study or part-time equivalent.

After completing the Bachelor of Design (Architecture) and before applying for entry into the Master of Architecture, two years full-time study, you will be encouraged to take a break of at least one year in order to travel and/or gain experience in an architect's practice.

The degree is delivered using a mixture of problem based learning, design studio tutoring and traditional teaching. Design studio courses use an innovative problem based approach to learning wherein a range of concerns (technical, ecological, historical and managerial) are integrated into the process of architectural design. In parallel with the architectural design studio, a range of courses support the development of essential skills and focussed knowledge. These courses are in the areas of construction technology, construction ecology, communication, computing and the history and theory of architecture. Two open electives are included in the degree.

Who you’ll be learning from

Our staff have an international reputation for the quality of their teaching and research. Our highly regarded program has attracted the attention of architectural educationalists from Europe, Asia and the USA. Our staff are at the top end of their field, many have exhibited in state and national exhibitions, and been recipients of design awards and citations.

A career in architecture

Our graduates are highly sought after by industry, with 95% offered jobs within four months of graduating.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Design (Architecture) usually proceed to the Master of Architecture program. However, graduates choosing not to undertake further study with the Master of Architecture are able to pursue a variety of para-professional careers such as technicians, drafters, managers and designers in public and private architectural practices, and associated industries. There is a diverse range of career opportunities for Master of Architecture graduates.

In addition to careers in private architectural practice, opportunities include careers in town planning, construction, project management, property development, overseas aid, infrastructure planning, research, journalism, criticism, restoration and conservation.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Design (Architecture) may be awarded as an ordinary degree or with distinction, and is a pre-professional qualification.

For registration as an architect, you must complete the Master of Architecture degree. The Master of Architecture is recognised by the State Boards of Architects, the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia, the Royal Australian Institute of Architects and the Royal Institute of British Architects.

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