UndergraduateArchitecture
Bachelor of the Built Environment (Architecture)
TAFE Queensland, Multi-campus, QLD, Australia
About this program
Design your future with a Bachelor of the Built Environment (Architecture) (ABB001) delivered in partnership with the University of Canberra. From the Opera House to the humble townhouse, Architects all over the world bring their passion for the environment (natural and built), aesthetics and cutting-edge design to life. UC's Bachelor of Built Environment (Architecture) will connect you with the skills and knowledge necessary to begin your journey towards becoming an architect in a rapidly changing globalised era.
Immerse yourself into an ever-evolving world where ideas are brought to life through design, creativity, digital imagination and technical realisation. Help shape the world around us and make an important contribution to the promotion of a more sustainable built environment.
Discover the power and possibility that comes from working in collaborative Architectural studios while exploring the history and theory, technology, digital production and communication methods embedded in this discipline.
Study a Bachelor of the Built Environment (Architecture) at UC and you will:
develop an informed critique of architecture as both a creative and professional practiceunderstand the ethical responsibilities of the profession to society and the environmentformulate architectural design proposals underpinned by rigorous analysis, critique and reflectionapply a range of contemporary and agile skills that inform interpretive, compositional and technical outcomes.
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 & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 23 parts
- 11014- BE: Analysis Studio
- 11016- BE: History and Culture
- 11021- BE: Visual Communication
- 11591- Professional Orientation (Creative Industries and digital Design)
- 11624- BE: Digital Design Techniques 1: Fundamentals
- 11020- BE: Design Studio
- 10187- Built Environment Technology 1
- 11015- Heritage Conservation
- 11023- Architecture Studio 1
- 11625- BE Digital Design Techniques 02: Prototyping Space
- 10188- Built Environment Technology 2
- OEU - Open Elective Unit
- 11022- Architecture: History & Theory 2
- 11626- BE Digital Design Techniques 03: Digital Cities
- 11017- Professional Practice 1: Work Integrated Learning
- OEU - Open Elective Unit
- 11024- Architecture: History Theory 3
- 10189- Built Environment Technology 3
- 11018- Professional Practice 2: Work Integrated Learning
- OEU - Open Elective Unit
- 11025- Architecture Studio 4
- 11592- Professional Evidence (Creative Industries and Digital Design)
- OEU - Open Elective Unit
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
Selection criteria Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means: - Year 12 ATAR (Selection Rank 60) - Other Australian Qualification - Work experience - Overseas qualification - Portfolio We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the degree via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes. More information is available on the University of Canberra Alternative Entry page: https://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/get-into-uc/admissions-programs Credit arrangements: - Diploma of Building Design - Certificate IV in Residential Drafting - Diploma of Interior Design
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