Bachelor of Design in Architecture
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Study Architecture at UTS
The Bachelor of Design in Architecture is the first of two degrees needed to work toward becoming an architect. Students wishing to qualify for professional recognition as architects must also complete the Master of Architecture (C04235), gain professional experience, and pass the Architectural Practice Examination before applying for professional registration with the NSW Architect Registration Board.
The Bachelor of Design in Architecture program will equip you with the in-demand skills needed to plan and design the physical spaces of tomorrow. You'll acquire to-the-minute theoretical understandings, invaluable industry insights and crucial technical abilities, and even get the chance to learn hands-on in cities like Berlin, Los Angeles, New York and Tokyo.
A future-focused degree, this course will unpick your preconceptions about what is truly possible, helping you become a cutting-edge professional who pushes the boundaries of traditional practice. As a graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a variety of creative and design careers or continue your academic journey with the Master of Architecture to become a qualified architect.
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Bachelor of Design in Architecture
CODE
UTS: C10004 (version 8)
CRICOS: 044179J
UAC: 602010 (Autumn Session)
LOWEST SELECTION RANK
75.65
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DURATION
3 years full time\ 6 years part time
INTAKE
Autumn Session 2026\ Spring Session 2026\ Autumn Session 2027\ Spring Session 2027
COURSE FEES
Indicative total tuition fee for government-supported domestic students\ $29,332.00
LOCATION
City campus
What you’ll study
You'll be exposed to a variety of critical skills, preparing you for a career in Architecture or Design. You'll complete a number of core subjects, which will give you vital insights into the key history, perspectives, considerations and approaches of this discipline.
Learning from industry leaders and professional practitioners, you'll get hands-on digital and model-building experience, curating your spatial and material awareness. You'll also get the chance to enhance your learning with your choice of a broad array of electives, with topics ranging from landscape narratives to exhibition design.
Subjects at a glance
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Core subjects
| Subject Code | Subject Name |
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| 11206 | Introduction to Construction and Structural Synthesis |
| 11207 | Architectural Design and Construction |
| 11212 | Architectural History and Theory: Orientations |
| 11214 | Spatial Communications 1 |
| 11216 | Architectural History and Theory: Modernity and Modernism |
| 11225 | Thermal Design and Environmental Control |
| 11232 | Lighting, Acoustics and Advanced Environmental Control |
| 11247 | Architectural History and Theory: Current Events and Debates |
| 11248 | Architectural History and Theory: Urbanism and the City |
| 11273 | Architectural Studio 1 |
| 11274 | Architectural Studio 2 |
| 11276 | Architectural Studio 4 |
| 11277 | Architectural Studio 5 |
| 11278 | Architectural Studio 6 |
See all subjects and majors in the UTS Handbook
Typical course program
The outline below shows an example program for the Bachelor of Design in Architecture based on a full-time study load. Please note that your exact program may differ based on your unique circumstances, such as your commencement date, subject selections and recognition of prior learning.
Course structure
- 16 : Architecture core subjects
- 1 : elective
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1 : Transdisciplinary elective
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First year
You'll undertake a number of core disciplinary units, establishing a foundational understanding of key history, theories and perspectives. You'll also get hands-on in the architecture studio, learning to compose spatial relationships and apply design tactics to small scale design projects. 2. #### Second year
Building on your fundamentals, you’ll continue your studio work in your second year, establishing essential skills in balancing project constraints and opportunities. You'll also hone your critical eye and learn about urbanism, Australian construction methods and environmental considerations. 3. #### Third year
To finalise your learning, you'll examine lighting and acoustics, complete a practical studio capstone and be exposed to the latest industry-led perspectives and debates. Your elective choices will allow you to enhance your learning in key areas of interest.
First year
You'll undertake a number of core disciplinary units, establishing a foundational understanding of key history, theories and perspectives. You'll also get hands-on in the architecture studio, learning to compose spatial relationships and apply design tactics to small scale design projects.
Second year
Building on your fundamentals, you’ll continue your studio work in your second year, establishing essential skills in balancing project constraints and opportunities. You'll also hone your critical eye and learn about urbanism, Australian construction methods and environmental considerations.
Third year
To finalise your learning, you'll examine lighting and acoustics, complete a practical studio capstone and be exposed to the latest industry-led perspectives and debates. Your elective choices will allow you to enhance your learning in key areas of interest.
See typical course program in the UTS Handbook
Streams study option
Course structure with streams
- 14 : Architecture core subjects
- 4 : Landscape Architecture subjects
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4 : Interior Architecture subjects
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Grow your design future
Broaden your skills across disciplines with a streams study option from the School of Architecture. When pursuing a degree in Architecture, you can choose to complete a stream in either Interior Architecture or Landscape Architecture, all within a standard 3-year degree.\ \
This provides you with the opportunity to focus on your primary degree and gain specialist knowledge from a second field without extending your time at university.
Grow your design future
Broaden your skills across disciplines with a streams study option from the School of Architecture. When pursuing a degree in Architecture, you can choose to complete a stream in either Interior Architecture or Landscape Architecture, all within a standard 3-year degree.\ \
This provides you with the opportunity to focus on your primary degree and gain specialist knowledge from a second field without extending your time at university.
See streams study option in the UTS Handbook
Course highlights
In this course we teach advanced technical skills in digital design and fabrication, using both two- and three-dimensional mediums to sketch, draw and curate physical spaces. These capabilities are underpinned by the three pillars of decarbonisation, decolonisation and urban equity, with the intent of shaping you into a professional who puts humanity and sustainability first.
Admissions information
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Year 12 adjustment factor scheme
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ATAR and selection ranks
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Transdisciplinary Electives at UTS
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Important notes
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We know there’s more to your potential than just a number. This is your chance to show us your creativity, passion, and design skills through a collection of your own creative work.
If you've excelled in Year 11, our Early Entry program rewards the hard work you've put into your studies. Successful applicants receive a provisional offer before their HSC/IB exams.
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Careers
Your future career
As a graduate, you'll be equipped with a broad range of advanced, up-to-date technical capabilities. This will open you up to a wide world of amazing opportunities in areas like research, government, policy, urbanism and more.
An ethical and sustainably-minded professional, you'll have the in-demand skills, industry connections and practical know-how to launch a vibrant, creative and lucrative career in design or be ready to continue your academic journey with a Master's, which will be the next step toward qualifying for registration as a professional architect.
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0:03\ I chose to study both the Master of Architecture and Bachelor of Design in Architecture at UTS because I'm passionate about creating sustainable, innovative and functional spaces that drive lasting, meaningful change.
\ 0:16\ Studying at UTS while immersed in the heart of Sydney provided daily exposure to a vibrant urban environment rich in culture and direct industry connections.
\ 0:26\ One of the most memorable moments was early in my first semester when a tutor's passion completely transformed my perspective on architecture.
\ 0:33\ Their energy inspired me to see design not just as creating buildings, but as a powerful tool for driving meaningful systemic change.
\ 0:42\ My time at UTS fundamentally shaped my perspective on my future career by teaching me that adaptability is essential to navigating complex design challenges.
\ 0:52\ I would highly recommend the UTS Bachelor of Design in Architecture and Master of Architecture to anyone who values a rigorous blend of concept, critique, and creativity.
\ 1:04\ Studying a Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Architecture at UTS help me to get my first industry job.
\ 1:11\ It also provided me with a good portfolio of work to use for the future.
\ 1:14\ I believe that the best way to study architecture is a mix of technical understanding and excellent visual communication to convey your ideas and experience of the real world with industry partners.
\ 1:25\ My time at UTS definitely helped me build these skills to help me land my first role in the industry after graduating.
\ 1:31\ Overall, starting at UTS is an enjoyable experience that becomes unforgettable if you take on everything that's on offer.
\ 1:38\ I am a registered Architect in NSW with over five years experience in the architecture sector.
\ 1:45\ My decision to study at UTS was influenced by their distinctive approach compared to other universities, from innovative educational models to unique opportunities such as international travel studios and fostering a strong supportive architecture community that encourages growth, individuality and excellence.
\ 2:05\ During my architectural degree, having my work showcased at end of year exhibitions and presented at the NSW Student Architecture Awards open doors to connect with industry partners and collaborate closely with tutors in their own practices.
\ 2:21\ UTS is a leader in architectural education with a forward thinking approach that challenges conventional ideas.
\ 2:27\ My experience at UTS instilled in me empathy, focus, and a deep drive to create architecture that makes a meaningful impact through design.
“Another great opportunity to immerse myself personally and professionally was during the recent Barcelona and Girona, Spain Global Study Tour. These models, contexts and ideas will be tools that I can draw on for future local open space planning, which is one challenge of the architecture profession today.”
Katherine Turk
Bachelor of Design in Architecture Master of Architecture
“The whole study work ethic was what I needed. Now when you work in your career you carry that with you forever.”
Samuel Tsang
Bachelor of Design in Architecture
“You’ll always learn how to properly draw a concrete slab or design a wall penetration, but UTS teaches you to consider the message behind the design. That’s what sets a great architect apart.”
Will Snell
Bachelor of Design in Architecture Master of Architecture
“The teachers are fantastic – they’re often people who are really high up in the field. They’re quite understanding of different and more progressive ways of thinking about architecture.”
Chad
Bachelor of Design in Architecture Master of Architecture
Where you’ll study
Our world-class facilities support your future-focused learning and high-impact research. They enable effective partnerships with industry and provide services to our community.
The undergraduate architecture studio is a flexible, open learning and teaching space available to all undergraduate students for making and presenting.
The photomedia studio is equipped with everything you need for professional-grade photography, including lighting studios, green screens and darkrooms for traditional black and white photographic printing.
The fabrication workshop is a large, well-equipped space where students and staff can safely build custom handmade models.
The soft model studio is a space for light-duty construction and assembly of models made from materials such as foam, foamboard, cardboard and balsawood.
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Study in purpose-built facilities and access the latest technologies shaping your field, from 3D printing to AI, drones and seamless knitting machines. Our commitment to hands-on practice and professional accreditation means our courses are highly respected by the industry – and our students are too.
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