Bachelor of Architecture and Built Environments (P3H)

Architecture develops ideas and forms that enrich experience and imagination with reference to environmental, social, and economic realities.

Our course fosters innovation in design, addressing today’s environmental and social challenges. Experience hands-on learning with a focus on community impact and creative freedom. We offer design studios rooted in our island’s natural beauty and heritage. Our 25-year tradition of Learning-By-Making shapes our curriculum, and our collaborative studios and workshops encourage creative exploration. Prepare for a future in architectural practice with our project-based approach.

Catalyst Program

Want to combine your degree with overseas trips, summer research programs, scholarships and special events? Our Catalyst Program offers domestic high achieving school leavers all this and more.

All domestic students with an ATAR of 90 or greater, enrolled in a range of STEM courses will be awarded a $3,000 Catalyst Scholarship. Across the program students can access scholarships of up to $14,500 in value, and gain experience that will make you stand out in your chosen field. Learn more about the Catalyst Program

All international students will need to meet the minimum English Language Requirements, University General Entry Requirements and any course specific requirements such as pre-requisite subjects, if applicable.

English Language Requirements

This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.0, with no individual band less than 5.5, or a PTE Academic score of 50, with no score lower than 42 or equivalent.

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

General Entry Requirements

Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12^th year of education in Australia.

Please review the equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country. The ATAR information for this course is located in the “For Domestic Students” section of the entry requirements on this page.

You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:

Completion of an equivalent AQF Certificate IV or above

Complete or incomplete (minimum 25 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Bachelor level or higher

If you do not meet the minimum requirements, we offer the Foundation Studies Program.

Course Specific Requirements

This course does not have any course specific requirements.

• All methods of meeting University of Tasmania English language requirements have a validity period of 2 years unless involving a country specific qualification as listed below.
• Each course offered by the University of Tasmania has a minimum English language requirement for entry as listed below. Applicants must also meet the academic entry requirements for each course.
• Applicants who qualify from a University of Tasmania program, and intend to gain professional registration to become a practitioner in Australia, may need to meet the relevant Professional Accrediting Agency's English language registration standard.
• In exceptional circumstances or cases not covered by the categories outlined below, multiple forms of evidence may be considered on a case by case basis by the Executive Director, Student Operations in consultation with the Director, Academic Quality and Standards.
• The University reserves the right to require that any applicant be required to undergo a test of English language.

Our graduates are known for their principled attitude and hands-on skills. They are also celebrated for their technological awareness, and their focus on creating environmentally and socially conscious design solutions.

Careers relating to Architecture are growing, with employers demanding strong design skills across construction and building industries. Here are some of the top careers projected to grow in the next five years:

• Architectural, Engineering and Technical Services forecast to increase by 14.6 per cent by 2024.
• Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians is one of the largest growing occupations in the Construction industry, forecast to increase by 19.5 per cent by 2024.

Our graduates have very transferable skills, and have pursued careers in fields such as:

• building design
• construction and project management
• environmental and government policy
• disaster relief and international aid
• exhibition and event design
• architectural consultancy
• object design
• digital fabrication

Our Architecture course is the first step towards becoming a qualified Architect. To pursue this path, you will follow up your undergraduate degree with the postgraduate Master of Architecture.

Alternatively, you may continue your study with an Honours year as a pathway to a PhD.

Postgraduate study

If you complete the Bachelor of Architecture and Built Environments, you may be eligible to apply for a range of other postgraduate courses including Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas, and Master's by coursework and research. Filter the course list by Postgraduate to view the current courses available.