UndergraduateArchitecture
Diploma of Architectural Technology
Torrens University Australia, Multi-campus, national, Australia
About this program
This course does not have its own public marketing page but is a real, currently-taught Torrens qualification, sourced from the university's internal Student Hub course-structure document (DAT23). It runs eight subjects over one year full time (seven core plus one elective), covering design context and drawing, digital environments, the history of architecture and interior design, structural principles, and a first Architectural Studio subject, functioning as the first year of the Bachelor of Architectural Technology.
Delivered on the same campuses as the Bachelor of Architectural Technology, 1 year full time or 2 years part time.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
3 terms of coursework
- Design Context
- Design Drawing
- Digital Environments and Human Scale
- History of Architecture Interior Design and Decoration
- Principles of Structure
- Architectural Studio 1
- Immersive Digital Experience
- Elective (choose one from): 3D Asset Creation
- Animation Principles
- Game Design Principles
- Game Production Foundation
- Interaction Design
- JavaScript Fundamentals
- Computer Architecture and Operating Systems
- Concepts in Artificial Intelligence
- Introduction to Cloud Computing
- Joinery and Finishes
- 7 core subjects and 1 elective
- 1 year full time
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)
Landscape ArchitectANZSCO 232112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an AACA assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
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
Successful completion of at least 0.25 EFTSL at AQF level 6 or 0.5 EFTSL at AQF level 5 or above, or equivalent; OR an Australian secondary school certificate, equivalent Senior Secondary qualification, or Baccalaureate Diploma
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