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University of Adelaide

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Bachelor of Architectural Design

  • Bachelor

Design goes far beyond the visual. It responds to possibilities and limits, to hopes and needs. It's equal parts creative and calculated. Architectural design is about understanding landscapes and the way humans create places within them.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
314131, 002782D
Intake Months
Jul, Feb
International Fees
$45,000 per year / $135,000 total
ATAR
80

About this course

The blueprint for your future

Design goes far beyond the visual. It responds to possibilities and limits, to hopes and needs. It's equal parts creative and calculated.

Architectural design is about understanding landscapes and the way humans create places within them. Architecture, landscape architecture and urban design share the purpose of aiding society while creating structural works of art. We are ranked #1 in South Australia for Architecture and Environment.*

Study locations

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

What you will learn

Our Bachelor of Architectural Design hones concrete skills and encourages big picture thinking. You will:

  • visit notable building sites, landscapes, gardens and exhibitions
  • gain high-level practical design and model-making skills
  • practise computer and hand based drawing techniques
  • explore relevant theory, history, tradition and innovation
  • consider issues of ecology and environment
  • learn how to formulate effective proposals.

Career pathways

Our graduates apply design skills in all sorts of rewarding careers, and take on specialised roles through postgraduate study. You might restore beautiful old buildings or be a micro-home master. You could create and preserve natural landscapes and life cycles. Perhaps you'll design the next iconic skyscraper or opera house.


Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
This degree gives you the opportunity to be part of our new The Academy by Deloitte You'll be part of a supportive student cohort that learns from one another and industry leaders. Formal and informal experiences will allow you to build relationships within the Deloitte network.






  • Access state-of-the-art computer-aided design, BIM and 3D modelling facilities
  • Learn from our award-winning industry professors
  • Showcase your work and network with future employers at annual exhibitions







Course structure

To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Architectural Design, students must satisfactorily complete a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 72 units, comprising:
  • Core courses to the value of 72 units
The multi-disciplinary core courses in the Bachelor of Architectural Design foster intellectual development, critical thinking and creative action. The program is intended as a framework within which to develop these skills for those individuals who have an interest in the environment and design and who wish to enhance buildings and human modified places with creative environmental design solutions.

The majority of the teaching activities are based around the design studios, where topics are developed and discussed with studio leaders. These studio sessions are supplemented by courses in various other topics such as representation, construction, environment and history and theory.

Representation introduces students to the latest computer and hand based drawing techniques. Construction uses specialist equipment for modelling and experimentation and the Environment course includes issues of ecology. History and theory engages with the traditions of the discipline to consider frameworks for contemporary design.

Students can also apply for entry to an additional Honours year.



Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Architecture & Building courses at University of Adelaide.
69%
Overall satisfaction
74.1%
Skill scale
58.6%
Teaching scale