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Bachelor of Architectural Design/Master of Architecture
This combined program runs a design bachelor and a master of architecture in sequence.
- How long it takes
- 5 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 65.15
- Lowest offered at Adelaide University, 2026
- How you can study
- On campus
- Leads on to
- Architect
- $120,000 median pay
- Taught by
- 4 providers
- VIC, QLD, SA
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Architectural Design/Master of Architecture asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how buildings and spaces are designed
- some skill in drawing or visual thinking
- a willingness to work through design problems patiently
- good communication skills for sharing ideas
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where this course can take you
The study that can follow this course.
Jobs you can do with it
Architect
Architects design buildings and the spaces around them, turning a site, a brief and a budget into something that can actually be built.
A step towards this job. What else you need
Median pay$120,000
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.
Where you can study this course
There are 4 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Course page for Monash University (opens in a new tab)
Monash University
Caulfield, VIC
4.3from 1,955 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 67.1 lowest
- (75 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Staff are supportive and resolve issues quickly
What to weigh up
- Admin replies can be slow
- Feedback from teaching staff can be limited
- Website for Griffith University (opens in a new tab)
Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD
4.3from 1,317 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Fee
- $9,600 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What students like
- Lecturers and tutors are supportive and approachable
What to weigh up
- Tutors can be slow to reply to emails
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
Adelaide University
Adelaide City, SA
4.5from 1,262 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 65.15 lowest
- (70.1 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers and staff are helpful and professional
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Website for Queensland University of Technology (opens in a new tab)
Queensland University of Technology
Gardens Point, QLD
4.5from 896 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 75 lowest
- (81.5 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
- Fee
- $9,970 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What students like
- Students are friendly and approachable
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Some find staff less helpful
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Architectural Design/Master of Architecture.
- Architectural design studio
- Building technology and construction
- Sustainable design
- Architectural theory and history
- Advanced design practice
- Professional practice
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?