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Bachelor of Architectural Studies
This is an introduction to architecture as both a craft and a body of ideas.
- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 61
- Lowest offered at University of South Australia, 2024
- How you can study
- On campus
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- NSW, SA
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Architectural Studies asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in buildings and the spaces people use
- curiosity about how design shapes everyday life
- some skill in drawing or visual thinking
- willingness to work through design problems step by step
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 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.
University of South Australia
City West, SA
4.3from 216 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 61 lowest
- (70.3 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Course page for University of New South Wales (opens in a new tab)
University of New South Wales
Sydney - Kensington, NSW
4.4from 1,572 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 78.6 lowest
- (90 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Architectural Studies.
- Architectural design
- Drawing and digital modelling
- History and theory
- Buildings and environment
- Construction and structures
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?
Questions people ask
Who is this qualification for?
This is a bachelor degree in architectural studies.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose.