Bachelor of Architectural Studies

We are constantly making and remaking the physical world in response to new challenges. These could be environmental sustainability, the evolution of technology, and the changing needs of human habitation.

The Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) allows you to study a major in one of four areas: Architecture, Interior Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Architecture History and Theory.

You’ll study across all of these subjects in your first year to develop a broad understanding and then select a major for your second year.

The BAS gives you the knowledge and practical skills to be an innovator in your area of study. Your study will ground you in the skills you need to design for people and the planet, communities, and cities.

You’ll learn about the development, design, and planning of:

• houses
• high-rises
• infrastructure
• urban streets and squares
• water systems.

For this degree you'll need to complete:

Complete at least 360 points, of which:

At least 270 points must be from courses listed for the BAS and

At least 210 points must be at 200 and 300 level

Of the 210 points at least 180 points must be from courses listed for the BAS

Of the 180 points at least of 75 points must be at 300 level

Complete eight core courses at 100 level (in first year):

SARC 111

SARC 112

SARC 121

SARC 122

SARC 131

SARC 151

SARC 161

SARC 162

Satisfy the requirements for one major (see below)

IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5

TOEFL: minimum overall score of 80 (internet-based test)

Pearson Test of English: minimum score of 50 (with a 'Communicative score' of not less than 42)

Victoria University of Wellington English for Academic Purpose (EAP) programme: minimum final scores of 4,4,4,3

Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169 or higher, with each skill score no less than 162

New Zealand Certificates in English Language (NZCEL): Level 4 (Academic)

NZAPA: English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 2 (with no skill lower than Level 1)