Handbook

Overview

The Computational Design degree is the nexus of architecture and design with engineering and science all through a profound understanding of computing and computation. Computers have infiltrated all aspects of the built environment. Thus the program focuses on applying state of the art thinking in design, architecture and urbanism with theories from engineering and science together with frontier computer skills and digital fabrication technologies. The resulting creative, technical and aesthetic solutions are taught in individual interlinked modules. The degree offers unique skills on the application of digital technologies in the built environment to face the challenges of the 21st century.

Learning Outcomes

Synthesise interdisciplinary knowledge of cultural, natural, and technological systems in local and global contexts.

Global citizens

Apply interdisciplinary knowledge using computational design thinking and methods to built environment challenges.

Scholars
Leaders

Critically analyse complex environmental conditions through digital technologies and computational methods.

Scholars
Leaders

Apply computational design knowledge and skills for professional work and, or further learning.

Professionals
Leaders

Practice the ethical application of digital and computational technologies in and for the design of the built environment.

Professionals

Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure

Students must complete 144 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Disciplinary Component120 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 120 UOC of the following to satisfy the core requirements of this degree

Level 1 Core Courses42 Units of Credit:

Students must take 42 UOC of the following courses.

Level 2 Core Courses48 Units of Credit:

Students must take 48 UOC of the following courses.

Level 3 Core Courses18 Units of Credit:

BE Interdisciplinary Learning Courses12 Units of Credit:

Students must take at least 12 UOC of the following courses.

Free Electives12 Units of Credit:

General Education12 Units of Credit:

Recommended Elective List

Program Constraints

Maturity Rule

Enrolment Disclaimer

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Sample Programs

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Admission Requirements

Special Admission Requirements

Interview

Other

UNSW Built Environment recognises that an applicant's academic results may not reflect your potential in creative thinking and making. We have therefore introduced an optional alternative admission scheme to give applicants for our design programs an opportunity to submit a portfolio to be considered in conjunction with their academic achievements. More information about this scheme is available at: https://www.be.unsw.edu.au/future-students/alternative-admission-scheme.

Portfolio

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Program Requirements

Internship, Placement and Exchange Opportunities

CoDe students are able to undertake the professional placement course FADA6700 ADA Professional Placement as an elective.

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

Honours Pathway

Bachelor of Computational Design (Honours) - BCoDe (Hons)4523 - Computational Design (Honours)

Professional Outcomes

Career Opportunities

Architect, Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals, Software and Applications Programmers, Architects, Designers, Planners and Surveyors, Architectural Draftsperson, Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians, Industrial Designer

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal

Award of Pass with Distinction

The Award of Pass with Distinction is awarded when a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 75% has been achieved and at least 50% of the requirements of the award completed at UNSW. All eligible programs will award Pass with Distinction except in special circumstances where approval of Academic Board has been given for a program to opt out.

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Additional Information

Further Information

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Program Fees

At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:

Additional Expenses and Resources

The Faculty provides its students with secure, 24 hour access to computer labs with the hardware and software required to complete the program. Students specialising in Computational Design will find advantage in having a laptop computer capable of running the software used through the degree. For details regarding hardware and or software applications, please contact the Faculty.

Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

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Faculty
Faculty: The primary academic unit in which related disciplines of teaching and research are conducted.

Campus

Sydney

Study Level
Study Level refers to the academic level of a program, specialisation or course.

Undergraduate

Typical duration:

3 Year(s)

Delivery Mode

Face-to-face (includes blended)

Intake Period

Term 1, Term 2, Term 3

Academic Calendar

Minimum Units of Credit

144

AQF Level

Level 7

Award Type

Bachelor

Award(s)
Award(s): Qualification upon completion (all awards offered by UNSW are accredited by UNSW and align with the Australian Qualifications Framework).

Bachelor of Computational Design - BCoDe

UAC Code

423100

CRICOS Code

061905J

Computational Design

3268

144 Units of Credit