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Bachelor of Building Design

ProviderVictoria University
Course code: VTAC4301010771UniversityStudy area: Architecture and BuildingCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

This course combines the creative practices of an architectural design studio with the cultural, social, technical and sustainability issues associated with the built environment. You will use innovative processes to solve problems creatively and determine solutions for a better future. State-of-the-art computer labs, design studios, site visits and interaction with industry practitioners will take you into real life situations with industry briefs.

You will take classes alongside students from construction management, building surveying and engineering programs. By studying in multidisciplinary teams in a studio-based learning environment you will work with allied professions in the building industry right from the beginning of your studies.

Entry requirements

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

Standard entry

Current Year 12 graduates

Educational outcomes considered for selection

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent).

SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)

Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS).

Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application.

For further information go to Victoria University SEAS information and the Victoria University website

Recent Year 12 graduates

Applicants with Higher Education study

Entire academic record

This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Bridging and enabling courses

Successful completion of a bridging or enabling course e.g.

Foundation course or equivalent

Higher Education studies

Full or partial completion of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent), or completion of two units of Higher Education studies in Construction, Environmental Sustainability or similar.

Applicants with VET study

VET studies

Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent), or completion of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (or equivalent).

Applicants with work and life experience

VTAC Personal Statement

Applicants who wish other criteria to be considered such as work/life experience or motivation to study should complete the VTAC Personal Statement.

Supporting documentation should include a current resume and any other relevant evidence e.g. letter from employer, professional development activities etc.

Work/Life Experience

Five years (minimum) work/life experience in Construction, Environmental Sustainability or similar, or applicants that completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago.

English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 169, no component below 169Cambridge C2 Proficiency 169, no component below 169IELTS Academic 6, no band below 6PTE Academic 50, no component below 50TOEFL iBT 60, no component below 18

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.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

Refer to the institution course handbook.

References

Official course, fees, admissions, English, curriculum and related sources.

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