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The University of Queensland (UQ)

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Bachelor of Architectural Design

  • Bachelor

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.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
2293, 061825J
Intake Months
Feb
International Fees
$44,960 per year / $134,880 total

About this course

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.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
Minimum entry score

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score you need to be considered for this program.

Use the minimum entry score as a guide. Your score must be at least equivalent to the required Australian Year 12 ATAR score. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
Entry score threshold
ATAR / RankIB
8430.5

These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2024. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.

Guarantee your place at UQ: If you meet our guaranteed minimum ATAR you could secure an offer for your preferred program.

English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Architectural Design are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Entry score range

This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Architectural Design for Semester 1, 2024

Without adjustmentsWith adjustments
Highest99.5599.95
Median91.492.3
Lowest80.0584.4
Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the minimum entry score, subject prerequisites or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't studied the prerequisites or need to improve your entry score, we can help.

Learn about pathway options

Additional application information
Accreditation and recognition of architecture programs is jointly conducted by the Board of Architects of Queensland and the Australian Institute of Architects. The Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA) maintains a listing of all accredited courses in Australia.

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • Access the latest design technologies, innovative processes and a wealth of architectural resources.
  • Receive advice and guidance from real architects working in the field and go on industry and site visits.
  • Impact communities through international study tours and learn how to address the challenges facing tomorrow's cities.
  • Progress into the Master of Architecture, which is accredited by all state and territory architect registration boards.

Career pathways

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Architect
  • Interior designer
  • Environmental graphic designer
  • Furniture designer
  • Urban designer
  • Property developer
  • Product designer
  • Wayfinding designer
  • Change manager
  • Fashion designer

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Architecture & Building courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
70.5%
Overall satisfaction
81.8%
Skill scale
60.2%
Teaching scale
66.4%
Employed full-time
$54k
Average salary