Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Architecture

Study Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Architecture at UTS

Architects create our modern world, shaping everything from urban skylines to stately houses and everything in between. The UTS Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Architecture has been carefully created to provide you with insight into this fascinating and essential discipline while also allowing a pathway to further studies in the Master of Architecture or the Master of Landscape Architecture.

Along with your undergraduate qualification, you'll get the chance to choose one of our four Honours streams, focusing on either research, landscape studies, or architectural studies in your future discipline. Together, this will ensure you have what it takes to complete postgraduate qualifications and become a practising architect or pursue further academic excellence through a PhD.

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Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Architecture

CODE

UTS: C09048 (version 3)

CRICOS: 044180E

DURATION

1 year full time
2 years part time

INTAKE

Autumn Session 2025
Autumn Session 2026

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COURSE FEES

Domestic (FT)

LOCATION

City campus

What you’ll study

This dynamic one-year program is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in architecture, landscape architecture, or interior architecture who are ready to take their expertise to the next level. You’ll dive into one of four specialised streams, each offering a distinct focus and an exciting selection of subjects tailored to your interests.

Over the course of the year, you’ll engage in advanced study and research, pushing the boundaries of your knowledge and skills. Whether you’re pursuing a research thesis, exploring the complexities of landscape studies, or honing your expertise in architectural design for interiors or landscapes, this program equips you with specialised insights and hands-on experience. Perfectly crafted for those aiming for postgraduate study or career advancement, this is your opportunity to stand out in the field and shape the future of design. This course also serves as an excellent pathway for individuals aspiring to pursue postgraduate studies and a pathway toward registration as a registered architect.

Course highlights

This program is designed to equip you with the necessary skills for postgraduate study in architecture, landscape architecture, or research. You'll have the chance to develop the social, technical, ethical and environmental practices required for a future in this field and to critically contextualise studio work within the broader discipline.

Admissions information

This course offers you a pathway entry into the Master of Architecture (C04235) or Master of Landscape Architecture (C04270). It also prepares you for advanced study in a Higher Degree by Research program at the PhD level.

The course is designed for aspiring architects seeking the foundational degree necessary to pursue professional accreditation. Opt for this programme to understand the architect's role in shaping global cities with innovative spatial concepts. Its uniqueness lies in challenging conventional architectural notions, fostering creativity and material sensibility.

You will master digital design and fabrication, learning essential software and model-making skills to bring ideas to life. Engage with real-world projects and collaborate with renowned entities, enhancing your practical experience. Benefit from global connections, with opportunities to study and work in major cities and access to international expertise, competitions, and internships.

Gain critical insight into architecture's ethical dimensions and its potential to address societal issues. This course not only prepares you for advanced architectural studies but also opens doors to other design-related fields.

Please note, the Bachelor of Design in Architecture by itself does not lead to professional recognition as an architect. To become a professional architect, students must complete this degree followed by the Master of Architecture (C04235) (an additional two years of full-time study or equivalent).
This course also prepares students for advanced study in a Higher Degree by Research program at the PhD level.
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Employers tell us the skills our graduates acquire from undertaking a Transdisciplinary Elective sets them apart from the crowd. That’s why we have embedded this program into every undergraduate degree.

All you need to do is choose the Elective that inspires you the most.

Transdisciplinary Electives integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines, allowing you to approach complex problems from a range of perspectives.

By combining methods and insights from various disciplines, transdisciplinary learning often leads to breakthrough ideas and creative innovations that may not be possible within the confines of a single discipline.

If you find yourself rapt by the world of innovation – you can pair your core degree with a Diploma in Innovation, graduating with two qualifications in the same timeframe.

In both instances, you’ll work on a real-world challenge presented by an industry partner organisation – partners who often create career pathways for our graduates.

* Excludes students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation.
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline at an appropriate level.
UTS students: course completed within the last three years

Applicants with a UTS Bachelor of Design in Architecture or UTS Bachelor of Design in Interior Architecture or UTS Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Hons) who have completed the course within the last 3 years and attained a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 5.00 or above will receive an offer

UTS students: course completed four or more years ago

Applicants with a UTS Bachelor of Design in Architecture UTS Bachelor of Design in Interior Architecture or UTS Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Hons) or equivalent who have completed the course 4 or more years ago AND have demonstrated relevant work experience within the architecture industry must provide the following additional material in order to be considered for a place in the Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Architecture:
- A digital portfolio of 10 x A4 landscape pdfs that display digital files, scans and/or photographs of original design work done by the applicant (maximum size 5MB).
- A 200-300 word statement addressing the applicant's reasons for undertaking Honours level study in design at UTS, and the specific learning that they are seeking given their intended career direction on completion of the degree.
- A 1-page CV in PDF format that clearly articulates the applicant’s design or related experience, accompanied by supporting reference/s from related industry employer/s.•A copy of the academic transcript.
Non-UTS applicants

Applicants with a degree which is equivalent to the UTS Bachelor of Design in Architecture or UTS Bachelor of Design in Interior Architecture or UTS Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Hons) and who have attained a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 5.00 or above must provide the following additional material in order to be considered for a place in the Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Architecture:
- a digital portfolio of 10 x A4 landscape PDFs that display digital files, scans and/or photographs of original design work done by the applicant (maximum size 5MB)
- a 200–300-word statement addressing the applicant's reasons for undertaking honours-level study in design at UTS and the specific learning that they are seeking given their intended career direction on completion of the degree
- a one-page CV in PDF format that clearly articulates the applicant's design or related experience
- a verified copy of the candidate's previous academic transcript.
Students must refer to the inherent requirements for all degrees offered by Design and Architecture in the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

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If you've excelled in Year 11, our Early Entry program rewards the hard work you've put into your studies. Successful applicants receive a provisional offer before their HSC/IB exams.

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“Another great opportunity to immerse myself personally and professionally was during the recent Barcelona and Girona, Spain Global Study Tour. These models, contexts and ideas will be tools that I can draw on for future local open space planning, which is one challenge of the architecture profession today.”

Katherine Turk

Bachelor of Design in Architecture Master of Architecture

“You’ll always learn how to properly draw a concrete slab or design a wall penetration, but UTS teaches you to consider the message behind the design. That’s what sets a great architect apart.”

Will Snell

Bachelor of Design in Architecture Master of Architecture

“The whole study work ethic was what I needed. Now when you work in your career you carry that with you forever.”

Samuel Tsang

Bachelor of Design in Architecture

“The teachers are fantastic – they’re often people who are really high up in the field. They’re quite understanding of different and more progressive ways of thinking about architecture.”

Chad

Bachelor of Design in Architecture Master of Architecture

Where you’ll study

Our world-class facilities support your future-focused learning and high-impact research. They enable effective partnerships with industry and provide services to our community.

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Students using equipment in a fabrication and digital workshops. — Bring your designs to life through model making or 3D printing.

Design students collaborating and working on projects in a studio space in DAB Building 6, — Our professional studios are your dedicated spaces to work solo or collaborate with your peers.

Design students collaborating and working on projects in DAB Building 6. — Design your dream project in our workshops.

Why UTS?

Why study Design, Architecture and Building at UTS

With a Design, Architecture and Building degree from UTS, you'll build connections with industry from the moment you start your studies, and learn the skills to respond to social, cultural, environmental and economic challenges.

Study in purpose-built facilities and access the latest technologies shaping your field, from 3D printing to AI, drones and seamless knitting machines. Our commitment to hands-on practice and professional accreditation means our courses are highly respected by the industry – and our students are too.