Bachelor of Arts (Architectural Design)

The Bachelor of Arts is a highly flexible, new-age degree featuring a choice of nine majors, each offering a unique perspective on the world around you and your role in it. You'll learn how to improve your decision making, generate new ideas, and think critically and creatively.

At a time when some jobs are disappearing, others are evolving and new jobs are emerging, these are the transferable skills that will future proof your career.

CDU's Bachelor of Arts develops both the breadth and depth of your knowledge. It gives you the freedom to focus on your area of interest, while also studying other subjects from a wide range of fields. At CDU, you'll benefit from a unique focus on Indigenous leadership and the issues and opportunities facing Northern Australia and South-East Asia.

You'll explore the concepts and theories of architectural design, with a unique focus on Australia's north, the tropics and South-East Asia. You'll learn how to represent your ideas, understand space and the built form, and use industry-standard tools, technologies and architectural techniques.

You’ll also have the flexibility to study online, on campus or a mix of both, part time and full time. With 24/7 access to learning materials and online collaboration tools, you can study when it suits you.

Areas of study

Literature and digital media, arts, communications, humanities.

Career opportunities

Land councils, museums, research, training, diplomacy, adviser, communications, media, or consultancy particularly where these organisations engage with central and northern Australia and Asia.

Fees and charges

The Australian Government pays part of the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current CDU fee information.