Bachelor of Architectural Design

The blueprint for your future

Design goes far beyond the visual. It responds to possibilities and limits, to hopes and needs. It's equal parts creative and calculated.

Architectural design is about understanding landscapes and the way humans create places within them. Architecture, landscape architecture and urban design share the purpose of aiding society while creating structural works of art. We are ranked #1 in South Australia for Architecture and Environment.*

Our Bachelor of Architectural Design hones concrete skills and encourages big picture thinking. You will:

• visit notable building sites, landscapes, gardens and exhibitions
• gain high-level practical design and model-making skills
• practise computer and hand based drawing techniques
• explore relevant theory, history, tradition and innovation
• consider issues of ecology and environment
• learn how to formulate effective proposals.

Our graduates apply design skills in all sorts of rewarding careers, and take on specialised roles through postgraduate study. You might restore beautiful old buildings or be a micro-home master. You could create and preserve natural landscapes and life cycles. Perhaps you'll design the next iconic skyscraper or opera house.


Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
This degree gives you the opportunity to be part of our new The Academy by Deloitte You'll be part of a supportive student cohort that learns from one another and industry leaders. Formal and informal experiences will allow you to build relationships within the Deloitte network.

• Access state-of-the-art computer-aided design, BIM and 3D modelling facilities
• Learn from our award-winning industry professors
• Showcase your work and network with future employers at annual exhibitions
  
  
  
  
  

• Core courses to the value of 72 units

The majority of the teaching activities are based around the design studios, where topics are developed and discussed with studio leaders. These studio sessions are supplemented by courses in various other topics such as representation, construction, environment and history and theory.

Representation introduces students to the latest computer and hand based drawing techniques. Construction uses specialist equipment for modelling and experimentation and the Environment course includes issues of ecology. History and theory engages with the traditions of the discipline to consider frameworks for contemporary design.

Students can also apply for entry to an additional Honours year.