Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Architecture

Note

The STM91545 Architecture Research stream will not run in 2023.

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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Study plan

To view the study plan please visit the UTS Handbook.

Course fees

For relevant fee information, please choose from the following:

Local student

All students at UTS pay tuition fees to contribute towards the cost of their studies.

In 2024 all offers made to domestic undergraduate students will be for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP), which means that the Australian government makes a substantial contribution towards the cost of your education, and you pay the balance through student contributions.

The amount you pay depends on your area of study and the number of credit points (cp) in which you enrol. At UTS 48 credit points is considered to be one Equivalent Full Time Study Load (EFTSL).

The table to the right shows the amount a student can expect to pay for one year of full-time study (1.0 EFTSL).

Students can choose to pay their student contribution upfront, or if eligible, can defer their fees through HECS-HELP.

In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional cost.

You can calculate your student contribution as a percentage of the amounts shown on the table. Fee rates are divided into four bands covering broad discipline areas. It is important to note that a particular subject within a course may fall within a different band.

For example, if you are enrolled in a 6-credit point Architecture subject, your contribution would be 6/48 x $9,314 = $1,164.

Student contribution amounts for 2025 commencing students

2025 student contribution - Area of Study	Amount for 48 cp
Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Communications and Society and Culture	$16,992
Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science	$13,241
Allied Health, Other Health, Built Environment, Computing, Visual & Performing Arts, Professional Pathway Psychology, Professional Pathway Social Work, Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Studies, Science and Pathology	$9,314
Education, Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, English, Mathematics, Statistics, Nursing or Foreign Languages and Agriculture	$4,627

International student

Tuition fees for international undergraduate students can be found using tuition fees search.

Tuition fees must be paid in advance each session and are subject to annual increase. Fees for future year(s) published in fees search, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.

For this course, the cost per credit point for 2025 is $899. The total credit points are 48.

All international students should familiarise themselves with the following documents:

Protocol on refund of fees for international students - contains the refund of fees information for international students.
Tuition Protection Service - designed to ensure that students receive the tuition they have paid for

In addition to tuition fees, students may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Textbooks and other course materials will also result in additional costs.

UTS Alumni save 10%: alumni.uts.edu.au/advantage

For further information on costs related to your study at UTS, visit the international students' fees information page.

Careers

Career options include architect (after completion of the Master of Architecture), urban designer, landscape architect, administrator, policymaker, researcher, educator or journalist.

Course structure

To view the course structure please visit the UTS Handbook.

Additional information

Course duration

The course is offered full time only, over two sessions. The maximum time taken to complete the course is three sessions.

On campus - Weekly

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

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.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

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.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential for successfully completing a course at UTS. You can find the inherent requirements for your course via the inherent requirements directory.

Year 12 adjustment factor scheme

To see a list of courses where HSC subjects provide adjustment factors, please refer to the Year 12 adjustment factors page.

Scholarships and prizes

Scholarships

For Design, Architecture and Building and Design, Architecture and Building students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Design, Architecture and Building and Design, Architecture and Building students

UTS: Handbook

See the Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Architecture in the UTS: Handbook for comprehensive course details.

Information for international students

Find out about support services, the Australian education system, accommodation and more to help you get the most out of your study at UTS.

Part of The Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building

Computer labs

Our Computer Labs run both Apple OS and Windows, with a wide range of the latest software and hardware.
Architecture studios

The dedicated architecture studios are fully flexible, with permanent audio-visual equipment, display areas and space for creating innovative designs.
Work around the globe

Explore architecture and work on projects overseas in places like Paris, Berlin, London and Hong Kong.
Honours degree

This degree allows you to work at a higher academic level in an area of personal interest, preparing you for postgraduate research.
Design facilities

Excellent production facilities and resources support the students’ creative projects and secure the development of relevant professional skills.
Computer labs

Used by students across the Faculty the computer labs have a wide range of design specific software and hardware to facilitate student production.

Domestic students

Before you apply

Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:

admission requirements for this course.
These can be found on the overview tab and there may also be additional entry requirements
required levels of English proficiency for the course you're interested in.
recognition of prior learning guidelines if you've undertaken previous study that might be credited towards your course at UTS.

How to apply

All applicants can apply directly to UTS via the UTS Student Portal.

Intake

Autumn Session 2025

Important dates

NOVEMBER 2024
1	Closing date for change of preferences (November Round 1)
8	UAC offers released (November Round 1)
14	Closing date for change of preferences (November Round 2)
21	UAC offers released (November Round 2)
28	Closing date for change of preferences (December Round 1)

DECEMBER 2024
5	UAC offers released (December Round 1)
18	UTS Info Day
18	Closing date for change of preferences (December Round 2)
23	UAC offers released (December Round 2)

JANUARY 2025
2	Closing date for change of preferences (January Round 1)
9	UAC offers released (January Round 1)
16	Closing date for change of preferences (January Round 2)
23	UAC offers released (January Round 2)
30	Closing date for change of preferences (February Round 1)

FEBRUARY 2025
3 - 14	Autumn session orientation
6	UAC offers released (February Round 1)
7	Closing date for change of preferences (February Round 2)
13	UAC offers released (February Round 2)
17	Autumn session commences (main calendar)
27	Closing date for change of preferences (March Round 1)

MARCH 2025
3	Last day to enrol for Autumn session
6	UAC offers released (March Round 1)
20	Autumn census date – last day to withdraw from subjects or apply for leave of absence

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