Overview
The Bachelor of Architectural Studies degree provides academic education in the practice and theory of architecture. It requires full time attendance for three years. In combination with the Master of Architecture, it is designed to deliver an architectural education appropriate to contemporary multidisciplinary professional practice. Graduates will be eligible to … For more content click the Read More button below.
Progression through the program is by stages, each comprising two semester-long design studios and their corresponding supporting courses. Admission to each stage is subject to the successful completion of the design courses of the preceding stages, except where approval has been given by the Director of Architecture.
The Program provides students with a disciplinary grounding in architectural design and related technical and academic knowledge.
It prepares students to work in architecture and other design-based industries. It also prepares students to undertake the Master of Architecture Program, a two year accredited degree required by students intending to undertake the professional examinations within their state or territory in order to become registered Architects. Lectures and practical sessions cover the following areas:
Architectural DesignArchitectural CommunicationsArchitectural History and TheoryArchitectural Science and TechnologyArchitectural Construction and Structures
Learning Outcomes
1.
Apply social, ethical, environmental and regulatory knowledge and skills to architectural design, documentation and delivery.
- Professionals
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Demonstrate competent skills in architectural enquiry through research, analysis, critique and reflection
- Scholars
3.
Apply communication skills which are precise, persuasive and creative using a variety of methods and media.
- Leaders
- Professionals
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Acquire self-directed disciplinary knowledge and demonstrate reflective practice in relation to architectural problem solving.
- Scholars
- Leaders
- Professionals
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Exercise informed ethical judgement in scholarship and architectural practice.
- Professionals
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Demonstrate the ability to work collegially and productively in teams encompassing diverse cultural and disciplinary affiliations.
- Leaders
- Global citizens
Program Structure
Students must complete 144 UOC when taken as a standalone program.
This is comprised of the following:-
- Core Courses: 114 UOC
- BE Interdisciplinary Learning Electives (BEIL): 6 UOC
- Free Electives: 12 UOC
- General Education: 12 UOC
Disciplinary Component120 Units of Credit:
Free Electives12 Units of Credit:
General Education12 Units of Credit:
Program Constraints
Maturity Rule
Enrolment Disclaimer
Please note that this Handbook is a comprehensive catalogue of our offerings and includes courses that can be taken to satisfy program requirements irrespective as to their availability for a particular year. Availability of courses is best checked using filters on this site or on the class timetable site.
You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.
You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.
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Admission Requirements
Special Admission Requirements
Interview
Other
Portfolio
Program Requirements
Progression Requirements
Progression rules are in accordance with university policy.
For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression
Associated Programs
Postgraduate Pathway
Master of Architecture - MArch8143 - Architecture
Honours Pathway
Bachelor of Architectural Studies (Honours) - BArchSt(Hons)4521 - Architectural Studies (Honours)
Professional Outcomes
Professional Recognition
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Architectural Studies program (3261) are eligible to become Student Members of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects. Graduates of Architectural Studies are eligible to apply for the Master of Architecture degree. It is this degree which will be accredited by the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) and the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA) for the purpose of registration, subject to the prescribed professional experience and examination requirements.
Career Opportunities
Work as an Architect in private practice, commercial architectural firms, government architects’ offices, multidisciplinary design practices, and as a specialist Architect in areas such as heritage.
Recognition of Achievement
University Medal
Award of Pass with Distinction
Additional Information
Further Information
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Program Fees
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