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Bachelor of Architectural Design

Victoria University

  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

A three-year degree in architectural design forming the first part of a five-year architecture pathway.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: yes

What you will learn

  • Develop discipline-specific knowledge and practical skills in Architectural Design. Apply relevant theories
  • Methods
  • And tools to academic and professional problems. Communicate evidence-based findings and solutions effectively. Prepare for further study or employment related to Architectural Design.

Career outcomes

  • Urban designer
  • Architectural practices
  • Designer in roles not requiring professional registration
  • Progression to the Master of Architecture

Curriculum

  • The three-year Bachelor of Architectural Design plus the two-year Master of Architecture make up the five-year specialist route. The degree develops a knowledge base and experience of the architectural design process in studio-based learning. Three years full-time.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Completion of a secondary school qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 and course-specific prerequisites where required.

Accepted academic background

Australian Year 12 equivalent, Recognised secondary qualification, Relevant pathway qualification

Language tests

  • IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application
  • Academic transcripts
  • Evidence of English proficiency
  • Passport
  • Course-specific supplementary documents if required

How to apply

  1. Choose the course
  2. Collect academic and English documents
  3. Apply online or through an approved VU education agent
  4. Receive and accept the offer
  5. Pay the international fee deposit
  6. Arrange a student visa and enrol.

Other costs

Tuition per year$39,000 AUD
Application fee$75 AUD
Deposit$19,500 AUD

Program details

CampusFootscray Park Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Sport, Health and Engineering
DepartmentEngineering & Built Environment
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value288
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2 years
Scholarship noteVU Block Model International Scholarship may provide up to 30% tuition savings; STEM Accommodation Scholarship and VU Global Research Scholarship may apply where eligibility criteria are met.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    7 Feb 2027

    85 days left
  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    18 Jul 2027

    246 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.