Bachelor of Architectural Design
    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 29,786 / per year
    Next IntakeJuly 28, 2026

    Bachelor of Architectural Design

    About

    Highlights

    • QUT is ranked as one of the top 100 universities in the world and fifth in Australia for architecture and built environment (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).
    • Design the sustainable cities and structures of our future with Queensland’s most in-demand architecture degree.
    • Learn from real-world architects working in the field, and get insights and opportunities that’ll give you a competitive edge.
    • Complete up to 100 hours of real work placement and gain the skills and experience you need to step confidently into your future career.
    • Bring your concepts to life in our advanced design and fabrication workshops, with expert guidance from our dedicated technical team.
    • Make valuable connections at our industry events hosted by QUT and our student clubs and societies.
    • Choose to package the degree when you apply with the QUT Master of Architecture to continue your journey to becoming a registered architect.

    With a focus on innovation in design and sustainable development, a QUT Architecture degree will give you the skills and experience you need to design the cities and structures of our future.

    QUT is ranked as one of the top 100 universities in the world for architecture and built environment (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024), and we are proud to have Queensland’s most in-demand architecture degree (QTAC First Preferences, 2024).

    The percentage of our graduates who secure full-time employment is among the highest in the country (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023).

    You’ll be taught by practising architects with direct industry links, who’ll share valuable insights and opportunities that’ll give you a competitive edge. You’ll also have opportunities to connect with our young alumni who’ve successfully established themselves in the industry.

    Throughout your studies, you’ll undertake projects and hone your skills in our advanced design studios and fabrication workshops, where you’ll be guided and supported by our expert technical team. You’ll also work with students from other disciplines to address real-world challenges, just as you would in a real architectural practice.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Minimum English language requirements

    We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

    English TestOverallListeningReadingWritingSpeaking
    IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake 6.5 6 6 6 6
    Cambridge English Score
    You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
    176 169 169 169 169
    PTE Academic 58 50 50 50 50
    TOEFL iBT 79 16 16 21 18

    Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!

    We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

    When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

    Career

    Careers and outcomes

    With an Architectural Studies degree from QUT, you’ll be able to start your design career as a junior designer, draftsperson, set designer and more. To become a registered architect, you’ll need to undertake two more years of training in our Master of Architecture program, and then pass the Architectural Practice Exam once you’ve completed two years of practical experience.

    Course articulation

    Within two weeks of successfully completing this course with a minimum GPA of 4.50, you will be automatically offered a place in the Master of Architecture.

    Course articulation

    If you are wishing to complete Master of Architecture please apply for AB05DE83 Bachelor of Architectural Design / Master of  Architecture in your application.

    If you solely apply for Bachelor of Architectural Design, you can lodge a new application later to study the Master of Architecture.

    Possible careers

    • Architect
    • Architectural historian
    • Architectural writer / journalist
    • Design manager
    • Project manager
    • Sustainability design consultant

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    29,786 / per year

    Bachelor of Architectural Design

    Queensland University of Technology

    Queensland University of Technology

    Australia

    Australia, Brisbane