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Bachelor of Applied Architecture
Melbourne Polytechnic, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
Reshape the world around us with a Bachelor of Applied Architecture:
Dive into the fundamentals of Architectural design, technology and practice, while blending foundational theory with real-world skills.
Designed to deliver the essential skills required by students of architecture at undergraduate level, this course opens the door to careers in Building Design, Planning, Technical Architectural Support and many more opportunities. After graduating, you’ll also be perfectly placed to study a master's degree in architecture to pursue a career as an Architect.
Our course will teach you to use a range of architectural software and create innovative design solutions that respond to client briefs, the principles of environmental sustainability, and to the natural and built environments.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 18 parts
- ARC111- Architectural Design 1
- ARC121- Architectural Design 2
- ARC112- Architectural Technology 1
- ARC113- Architectural Communications 1
- ARC322- Architectural Practice
- ARC122- Architectural Technology 2
- ARC123- Architectural Communications 2
- ARC211- Architectural Design 3
- ARC221- Architectural Design 4
- ARC212- Architectural Technology 3
- ARC213- History of Architecture
- ARC222- Architectural Technology 4
- ARC223- History of Modern Architecture
- ARC311- Architectural Design 5
- ARC321- Architectural Design 6
- ARC312- Architectural Technology 5
- ARC313- Architectural Communications 3
- ARC323- Architecture and Urbanism
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
ArchitectANZSCO 232111
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
Requirements Year 12 (or equivalent) Australian Year 12 or equivalency with a minimum score of 20 in English (units 3 & 4) and any Maths. *Senior VCE VM applicants are required to enter through a VET pathway (Certificate or Diploma) or undertake literacy and numeracy testing equivalency. Applicants may be required to attend an interview to showcase their creative capabilities. Semester 2 commencement available to applicants with credit. Enquire now to find out more. Applicants with higher education: Satisfactory completion of two or more subjects in a degree or associate degree course. Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Applicants with VET training: Completion of a Certificate IV course as minimum. Articulation credits are available for specific VET qualifications. Applicants with work and life experience: Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success. Applicants may be required to attend an interview. In addition, any prior study is supposed to have taken place in the past 10 years. Higher Education Admissions Criteria: Higher Education Admissions Criteria As well as the specific entry requirements above, Melbourne Polytechnic admits students on the basis of the following categories: If you have already studied higher education: Y ou may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. If you have studied a VET course: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a vocational education and training (VET) course. If you have recent secondary education: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you are a recent secondary education student whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the past two years. If you have work and life experience: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you have work and life experience and left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then. Read more about higher education admissions criteria. Academic: Australian Year 12 (or equivalent). English: Academic IELTS 6.0 overall, with no individual band below 5.5, or Pearson PTE Academic 50 overall with no individual communicative skill below 42, or Melbourne Polytechnic recognised equivalency. Other: Attend Interview (in person or on-line) Admissions requirements: Completion of the Melbourne Polytechnic Advanced Diploma of Building Design 22627VIC or equivalent at another institution. Applicants with qualifications in related (e.g. Interior Design) fields to be assessed individually. Applicants with higher education: A complete or incomplete higher education qualification. Participate in a selection interview. Applicants with work and life experience: Minimum of 2 years relevant industry experience. Participate in a selection interview. In addition, any prior study is supposed to have taken place in the past 10 years.
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