Bachelor of Architectural Studies

Study Area

Architecture, building, planning and design

Study Level

Undergraduate

University

University of South Australia

State

SA

Course Detail

Campus

City West

Intake Time

February & July

Standard Duration

3 Years

About the Course

This bachelor-level degree will provide you with the skills and knowledge to understand design principles and methods; building structures and construction systems; digital design and communication methods; sustainable design strategies; and the social and cultural history that shapes our built environment. This degree has a strong practical focus – in design studio classes you will design complex projects informed by contemporary architectural practice and construction, as well as undertake research and hands-on learning through industry placements and coursework. As well as the opportunity to gain practical experience, you will gain the skills needed to design buildings that range in scale and complexity, you will also develop: research and methodological skills to integrate theoretical, behavioural, environmental, and ethical issues within architectural practice an understanding of the social and political context of architecture verbal, written, and graphic communication skills, including traditional drawing methods and computer-based representation skills and knowledge cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge in contemporary design culture

Requirements

Average Score

IELTS

IELTS total [6.0] IELTS reading [6.0] IELTS writing [6.0]

Background Requirements

NO

University of South Australia

Institute Ranking

"#295 in QS World University Rankings 2021, #17 in Australia"

Program Ranking