Applicants Schools Enterprise Media About Find a course Apply

Bachelor of the Built Environment (Architecture)

University of Canberra

CRICOS provider number: 00212K TEQSA provider ID: PRV12003

Courses included

Course
Campus
Code
Fee type
Duration
Start Date
Course{{course.name}}
This course has been cancelled
Campus {{campMap[course.camp].name}}
Code{{course.code}}
Fee{{course.type}}
Duration {{course.poa}}
Start Date{{o.st}}

About

This course provides students with a strong understanding of what it means to be an architect in a globalised and dynamic world. Contextually informed by its location in the designed capital city of Canberra, our program focuses on architecture and the city; exploring the ways in which design studio, history and theory, technology, sustainability, digital production and communication methods come together in the analysis and generation of built form.

At the Faculty of Arts and Design (FAD) we design and offer courses to ensure that our graduates are employment ready and can reach the full potential of their career with professional knowledge and skills, critical and creative thinking, and excellent communication, collegiality and ethical practice. These qualities are enhanced by unique work integrated learning opportunities and leave our graduates well placed to make a positive contribution to a more sustainable built environment.

Areas of study

Architectural communication, architectural design, architectural history and theory, architectural technology.

Career opportunities

Architect (after the successful completion of Master of Architecture), architectural assistant, specialist architect (in areas such as heritage), building designer, urban designer, policymaker, architectural journalist, researcher or educator, BIM modeller, architectural renderer, project manager.

Professional recognition

Compliant with the National Competency Standards in Architecture, as accredited by the Australian state and territory architect registration boards.

Practical experience

Work Integrated Learning is embedded in this course, providing you with opportunities for direct industry engagement during each stage of your degree. A feature of the course includes engaging with leading design professionals and industry practitioners to gain valuable real-world architectural experience by delivering a series of ‘live’ projects. Internships at local, national and international architecture firms are also promoted.

Fees and charges

The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current UC fee information.

Admission criteria

Applicants with recent secondary education

Optional portfolio: The Faculty of Arts and Design provides portfolio options for entry. In addition to your UAC application, submit your portfolio by email. Details of portfolio entry.

Other applicants

Refer to the UC general admission criteria.

Student profile

Visit the UC website.

Further information

View all details of this course on the University of Canberra website.

ATAR profile

ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)

Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.

  1. This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
  2. The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
  3. The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.

Abbreviations

– = data is not available.
<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria

Student profile

Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.

Honours
Honours programs are available as an additional year to meritorious students in most UC courses.

Flexible delivery
UC offers a selection of courses through flexible study options including online courses.