UndergraduateArchitecture
Bachelor of Design (Architecture)
Deakin University, Melbourne/Geelong, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Design at Deakin University helps students harness creativity to solve complex problems and influence the world around them, with the option to focus on architecture. Students learn design-thinking tools used widely across industry, such as journey mapping, empathy maps and visualisation, and work with industry-standard tools in dedicated design facilities. By second year, students' work meets industry standards, giving them an understanding of professional practice, and they can major in communication design or interactive and UX design. Graduates work across design studios, agencies and in-house creative teams.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in your first study period 1 credit point of Thematic core unit 3 credit points of Employability sequence units one of: 2 majors (8 credit points each). At least one major must be chosen from the Design majors 1 major (8 credit points) from the Design majors
- plus 1 minor (4 credit points) remaining credit points which may comprise of: 1 additional minor open electives a combination of the above a maximum of 10 credit points at level 1 a minimum of 6 credit points at level 3. Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct re
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
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On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Full registration as an architect needs the accredited Master of Architecture plus logged practical experience and the Architectural Practice Examination, on top of the skills assessment.
Assessed by Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Year 12 completion or equivalent; ATAR as per current guide
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