Bachelor of Architectural Design - 711202

Bachelor of Architectural Design

711202

Built Environment and Design

Full time Part time

Course Fee

CSP/$8290 (1st year contribution)

The University of Queensland - St Lucia

Start Date

Feb 2027

Jul 2027

Duration

3 years Full time or 6 years Part time

Offer Rounds

14 Jan 2027, 3 Jun 2027

Overview Admissions Criteria Student Profile Career Possibilities

Course outline

UQ’s Bachelor of Architectural Design will equip you to design spaces where life happens – where we live, work, learn and connect. In this field, you’ll combine bold ideas with technical know-how to shape environments that are functional, sustainable and inspiring. You’ll study design principles, sustainability, emerging technologies and more – plus, you’ll experiment with architectural form through our design studios, which connect you with the life of leading contemporary practice (they’re also a lot of fun). Our inspiring educators will share real-world experiences from their own work and provide valuable mentorship on navigating the professional landscape. This course is the first step to becoming a professional, registered architect in Australia. For more information, visit Bachelor of Architectural Design at UQ.

The University of Queensland

Majors

Design Thinking, Urban Systems, Sustainable Buildings

Other requirements

Following the completion of your Bachelor of Architectural Design, your next step to becoming a registered architect is with UQ’s Master of Architecture. To progress to the Master of Architecture students must achieve a minimum GPA of 4.5 in the Bachelor of Architectural Design. Students with a GPA between 4.0 and 4.5 must also undertake six months (or equivalent) of professional experience in an approved architectural environment before progressing to the Master of Architecture.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for UQ and for this course, refer to UQ’s website.

Prerequisites

English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C)

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

99.00

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

99.95

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

89.65

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

90.65

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

79.00

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

84.00

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Number of students

Percentage of all students

13.5%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Recent secondary education admitted solely on the basis of ATAR/Rank Admitted where both ATAR/Rank and additional criteria were considered Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR/Rank was not a factor

Number of students

Percentage of all students

61.8%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

Percentage of all students

16.9%

Number of students

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5

Career opportunities

Architecture is a career with a strong and growing demand in Australia, driven by population growth, infrastructure needs and a push for sustainable design. Graduates often work in small or large-scale local or global architecture firms, on a variety of projects from residential housing to commercial developments, public infrastructure, and innovative sustainable projects.

Membership

Australian Institute of Architects (student membership).

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