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Bachelor of Design (Architecture)

ProviderUniversity of Newcastle
Course code: UAC482500UniversityStudy area: Architecture and BuildingCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Architecture is more than just art and technology. Our program goes beyond conventional notions of architecture. Our students are challenged to explore their potential as agents for change, focusing not only on designing physical spaces but also using architecture to stimulate and improve the communities they serve.

Our program is designed to develop professionals who serve their communities with particular respect for Country and the challenges of our climate crisis. Through engaging in live projects, students develop design principles that prioritise social, economic, and environmental sustainability. We foster a consultative and collaborative approach, aiming to produce graduates who are advocates for social justice, equity, and diversity.

Entry requirements

Review the available standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

Applicants with recent secondary education

Recommended studies: Any 2 units of English, any 2 units of history, plus one or more of Design and Technology, Industrial Technology, Visual Arts.

If you have not previously studied one or more of these subjects or have limited knowledge in them, we strongly encourage you to consider enrolling in bridging courses.

NUPrep Bridging provides free academic preparation and support short courses, available both on campus and online, to complete before starting your degree.

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Applicants with higher education study

If you have completed or partially completed higher education studies, your grade point average can be converted into a selection rank for admission into our undergraduate programs.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

If you completed or partially completed competency-based vocational education and training (such as TAFE, a private Registered Training Provider, or vocational studies undertaken in high school), this can be used to determine your eligibility for admission.

Completion of studies at an AQF Level 4 (Cert IV) or higher Guarantees Entry into many of our undergraduate programs.

Review the Guaranteed Entry Admission Scheme .

Applicants with work and life experience

If you do not have an ATAR (or equivalent) or formal qualification, Newcastle University provides a range of pathways toward your preferred degree.

Regardless of your age or experience, there is a place for you.

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English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 176, no component below 169Cambridge C2 Proficiency 176, no component below 169IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6PTE Academic 58, no component below 50TOEFL iBT 79, no component below 20

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Student profile

Total students130
#2024
Higher education entry19 · 15%
15%
School leavers (ATAR)21 · 16%
16%
Secondary education67 · 52%
52%
Vocational pathway8 · 6%
6%
Other entry pathways12 · 9%
9%
International students<5 · <5%
<5%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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