3 years Full time or 4-6 years Part time
The Bachelor of Architectural Technology prepares you to reshape the future of architecture with cutting-edge digital tools. The first course of its kind in Australia, you’ll get deep into computer-aided design and building information modelling, giving you the technical edge needed to thrive in the built environment industry.
Learn the fundamentals of designing high-performance buildings, from concept development to digital modelling and construction documentation. Master the core principles of materials, structure and energy efficiency to take on sustainable and socially conscious design, solving real-world problems and challenging the way we think about space. Use the latest CAD software in a BIM approach to create buildings that blend physical and digital layers. Mentored by industry leaders, you’ll tackle live client briefs and gain practical experience in professional design environments, culminating in a final-year Architectural Technology Capstone project.
Learning Outcomes and Work-Integrated Learning:
1.Leverage a range of technologies used in creating innovative built environments.
2.Explore new ways that materials and construction assemblies can provide sustainable solutions.
3.Apply an inside-out approach to building design by creating fully immersive digital environments.
4.Learn how 3D modelling and game engines can influence a range of architectural design proposals.
5.Evaluate human needs and the impact of new architectural artefacts for optimal spatial planning.
6.Develop your knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing and structural engineering services to develop integrated building solutions.
7.Undertake 120 hours of experience by completing an internship or working on a live brief.
Area of study:
Computational Architecture
Design context
Digital Environments and Human Scale
History of Architecture, Interior Design and Decoration
Principles of Structure
Architectural Studio
Material Science and Sustainability
Industry partners and work placements:
Break the rules with 120 hours of real-world experience during your course.
You can choose between an internship or a industry live brief, in addition to completing a major live project.
You can source Work-Integrated Learning opportunities that fit your brand of troublemaking through our Careers Connect database.
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Torrens University Australia
FEE-HELP available for eligible students.
Applicant must have completed Year 12 or equivalent
Completed Year 12 or equivalent. Other admission pathways are available to applicants.
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2026 information is not available.
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.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2026 information is not available.
Upon graduating, you will be equipped for immediate employment under the leadership of an architect, bringing with you an extensive understanding of how technology and design interact within an architectural context. This qualification will provide you with an in-demand skillset ready to enter the architectural services industry in a variety of roles. You will also be prepared to apply to enter a Master of Architecture course, leading to work experience and the architectural exam, if your goal is to become a registered architect .
Potential career paths
Architectural Technician
Project Manager (Construction)
Architectural Assistant
