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Bachelor of Design in Architecture
This degree gives a broad design education in the architecture studio.
- How long it takes
- 2 to 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 72.9
- Lowest offered at University of Technology Sydney, 2024
- How you can study
- On campus
- Taught by
- 3 providers
- NSW, QLD
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Design in 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
- good spatial awareness and attention to detail
- willingness to work through design problems step by step
- comfort with drawing, sketching and visual thinking
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 3 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 Bond University (opens in a new tab)
Bond University
Gold Coast, QLD
4.4from 303 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Jan 2027
- Fee
- $55,200 a year
- (Full fee)
What students like
- Staff are friendly, caring and helpful
- Small class sizes give personalised attention
What to weigh up
- Fees are on the higher side
- Admissions can be slow to sort out
- Course page for The University of Sydney (opens in a new tab)
The University of Sydney
Camperdown/Darlington, NSW
4.5from 2,084 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 86.95 lowest
- (95 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- Course page for University of Technology Sydney (opens in a new tab)
University of Technology Sydney
City, NSW
4.2from 906 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 72.9 lowest
- (85.2 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Lecturers and support staff are approachable and helpful
What to weigh up
- Admin replies can be slow
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Design in Architecture.
- Architectural design studio
- Digital design tools
- History and theory of architecture
- Building technology
- Professional studies
- Teamwork and communication
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?