UndergraduateArchitecture
Bachelor of the Built Environment
University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
About this program
A three-year design degree in the built environment, offered as named specialisations in Architecture or Interior Architecture. It is the first step toward becoming an architect rather than a licence in itself: registration in Australia requires a further accredited master's and supervised practice. Study is studio-based, combining design projects with history, theory, technology and digital tools, and students use UC's Workshop7 facilities including 3D printing, robotics, laser cutting and a CNC router. Internships, simulated projects and practical work are embedded across the degree. Graduates continue to a master's toward architect registration, or move into architectural and design support, visualisation, project and interiors roles. It suits students starting a long architecture pathway or wanting a design-focused built-environment degree.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- University of Canberra does not offer a single generic 'Bachelor of the Built Environment' course of its own. Students enrol in one of its specialisation coded variants: Architecture (ABB001) or Interior Architecture (ABB002). Each shares a common Core Major in the Built Environment (24 credit points)
- Analysis Studio
- Heritage Conservation
- BE: History and Culture
- and Work Integrated Learning Professional Practice units
- but differs in its Specialist Major. The Architecture variant (ABB001) adds a 36 credit point Specialist Major in Architecture covering units such as Built Environment Technology 1 to 3
- BE: Design Studio
- BE: Visual Communication
- History and Theory 2 and 3
- and Architecture Studio 1 and 4
- plus 12 credit points of open electives from anywhere in the university. The degree is 72 credit points
- standard 3 years full time
Career & PR pathway
Which careers in Architecture lead to skilled migration depends on the occupation, not the degree title. See the skilled occupation lists guide for which occupations are on each list, and the points calculator to check where you stand.
Admissions
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank, achieved through Year 12 ATAR, another Australian qualification, work experience or an overseas qualification. No assumed knowledge is required and a number of alternative entry pathways and admissions schemes are available. Sourced from the Architecture specialisation page (ABB001).
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