Bachelor of Architectural Studies (Honours)

University of New South Wales

Australia, Sydney

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University of New South Wales

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

088836F

Application Fee

AUD 150

Credit point

48 Points

Campuses

Kensington

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 49,500 / year

Next Intake July-2026

Bachelor of Architectural Studies (Honours)

About

The Bachelor of Architectural Studies (Honours) enables high-performing undergraduate students to deepen their knowledge through a significant research project. You'll undertake research-methods courses to assist you to prepare a thesis, and will be supervised by an academic and often an architect of practice. Following the Honours year, you may apply to enter the Master of Architecture or apply to undertake a research degree such as the Master of Philosophy, Masters by Research or a PhD.

UNSW ranks 4th in Australia and #35 globally for Architecture and Built Environment according to QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
Be supported by our diverse, open and inclusive Arts, Design & Architecture community.
Learn through research-informed teaching
Prioritise career success – UNSW won the Australian Financial Review’s Most Employable Students Award in 2024.
Benefit from strong industry links and partnerships
Access world class alumni connections
Join a global top 20 university (QS World University Rankings, 2024)
Join a community that’s part of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Students must hold a Bachelor degree in Architectural Studies with the equivalent of a UNSW Credit average (minimum of 65 Weighted Average Mark).

English Program Requirements

Faculty Undergraduate Postgraduate coursework Postgraduate research
Arts, Design & Architecture

6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

Exceptions:

Bachelor of Education (Secondary): 7 overall (min 6.5 in writing & reading, 7.5 in speaking & listening)
Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours): 7.0 overall (min 7.0 in each subtest)
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours): 7 overall (min 7.0 in listening, reading, writing, and speaking)

6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

Exceptions:

Master of Teaching (Primary & Secondary): 7.5 overall (min 7.0 in writing & reading, 8.0 in speaking & listening)

7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

Career

Potential careers

Architect
Specialist architect
Building scientist
Architect in a multidisciplinary design practice
Architect in a government department

Accreditation

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Architectural Studies program (3261) are eligible to become Student Members of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects. Graduates of Architectural Studies are eligible to apply for the Master of Architecture degree. It is this degree which will be accredited by the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) and the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA) for the purpose of registration, subject to the prescribed professional experience and examination requirements.