Bachelor of Architectural Design
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    Bachelor of Architectural Design

    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
    University Rank:#82
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 35,683 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026

    Bachelor of Architectural Design

    About

    Make an impact with your creative problem-solving abilities in the broad ranging field of architecture, where you could do anything from helping to preserve treasured heritage sites to designing inclusive and sustainable architecture of the future.

    The Bachelor of Architectural Design will equip you with the problem-solving skills and creative expertise needed to tackle design challenges through an ethical understanding of culture and the natural environment.

    You’ll learn how to design projects of varying scales and complexities, overcoming obstacles to deliver sustainable solutions. You’ll become an effective communicator, understanding how to co-design projects that realise your client’s vision.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    Secondary education (Year 12)

    • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

    Vocational Education and Training (VET)

    • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

    Higher education study

    • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) of an undergraduate certificate (AQF level 5) or higher qualification from a recognised higher education institution.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

    Career

    Career outcomes

    You’ll graduate with the ability to develop and professionally implement design ideas. You might design eco-friendly social housing for a growing community. You could engage in public policy, sparking new ideas and strategies to ensure heritage sites are kept intact and their cultural significance valued. Perhaps you might help design the next landmark or world-class concert hall. 

    Your career pathways may include:

    • Architect (with further study)
    • Landscape architect (with further study)
    • Architectural graduate
    • Draftsperson
    • Urban designer
    • Environmental designer
    • Architectural technician
    • Heritage consultant.

    The Bachelor of Architectural Design is a recognised pathway to the Master of Architecture. A Masters qualification (or equivalent) is required to seek future registration as an ‘architect’. Only those practitioners registered with the relevant registration authority are entitled to use the title architect by law.

    Industry trends

    Living harmoniously with nature has never been more crucial as we see the impacts of climate change on communities in Australia and abroad. Environmental concerns are a driver for many industries, with architects deemed critical to the transition to a clean energy workforce (Jobs and Skills Australia, April 2024). As the world’s population continues to grow, people with the skills to support shifting societal needs will be in-demand to create homes, buildings and community spaces. Increased demand for housing has seen Australia experience a national shortage of architects, and significant future demand is expected (Jobs and Skills Australia, 2024).

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    35,683 / year(s)

    Bachelor of Architectural Design

    University of Adelaide

    University of Adelaide

    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

    Go to Official Website