Bachelor of Architectural Design

Take your first steps towards becoming an architect with the Bachelor of Architectural Design. Work in design studios with some of the best teachers in Australia, and use drawings, models, prototypes and structures to express your design ideas.

UQ's Bachelor of Architectural Design is all about practical and creative learning through design studios. You'll do hands-on construction at multiple scales, using progressively more complex materials and forms.

Design studios mimic what it's like to work at local and international design firms. They're also a lot of fun. Studios are usually organised around a project, and you'll investigate and present your design concept in front of your peers and experts at the end of semester.

Working hands-on with paper, card, clay and foam will give you the confidence to experiment with architectural form. You’ll also have opportunities to make models using laser cutters and 3D printers, construct furniture and prototypes, and even work on small buildings using our workshop facilities.

You'll gain a rich understanding of international cultures and develop skills in communication, teamwork and leadership. You'll learn about built environments and communities, construction documentation, people and places, and environmental factors.

Our teachers can offer links with local industry and international perspectives, and aim to strike a balance between creative and practical learning. When you graduate, you can progress into the Master of Architecture to finish your training.

Undergraduate admissions

Study your first university degree, or find a new direction for a career change.

1. Choose your program: Find a program to match your interests, passions or career goals.
2. Review entry requirements: You need to meet all entry requirements to be considered for an offer.
3. Review admission schemes: Improve your chances of getting in through adjustments and other schemes.
4. Consider your pathway options: If you need help meeting entry requirements, there are pathways available.
5. Review fees and financial support: Understand your study costs and the financial help that's available.
6. Check credit eligibility: You may be eligible for credit for previous university, IB or other study.
7. Submit your application: How to complete and submit your application.
8. Respond to your offer: How you can respond if you receive an offer to study at UQ.
9. Get ready for UQ: Your next steps to get ready to study at UQ.