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Bachelor of Arts in Architecture (912AA.4)
Please note these are the 2015 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| 68.00 | On campus |
3.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Arts and Design | School of Design and the Built Environment |
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English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| On campus |
3.0 years | ||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Arts and Design | School of Design and the Built Environment |
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| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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View requirements | ||
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
Activate your flair for design in architecture
Are you creative and adventurous with a special interest in architecture? Our course lets you explore the world of design within the environment of Australia's National Capital, an internationally recognised model design city.
Study a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture at UC and you will:
- explore Canberra as an exciting laboratory for design invention
- use community and government projects as study vehicles
- engage with public policy in environment and design
- master technical practices with research-led teaching
- investigate architectural concepts of challenging complexity
- look at how history, theory and design relates to landscape urbanism, cultural meaning in architecture, modernism and urban policy.
Career opportunities
Through us you will have access to international design connections and alliances.
We offer graduates a pathway to careers in a wide range of fields, including:
- architecture
- interior architecture
- film, television or theatre set design
- museum design
- urban planning, building and construction conservation
- education.
Study opportunities
You will have the advantage of working with local architecture practices while studying. This gives you valuable practical experience and helps you build a professional network.
If you want to become a practicing architect, this degree can be used as a basis for admission to the two year Master of Architecture degree at UC. Our Bachelor of Arts in Architecture also offers a pathway for postgraduate studies in other design disciplines taught at UC including interior architecture, landscape architecture and environmental design.
Travel opportunities:
The UC Student Exchange Program lets you study overseas for a semester and receive full credit towards your degree. You can also travel as part of shorter study tours or studio projects to places like Beijing, the Solomon Islands, Italy and Central Australia.
Other Opportunities:
You have the option of applying for this degree with a portfolio and a brief interview with our friendly team of academics. Would you like application details?
Professional accreditation
High performing students may be eligible to enrol in the BAchelor or Arts and Design (Honours) 298JA course.
Normal admission requirements to an undergraduate course.
Additional admission requirements
None.
Assumed knowledge
None.
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture (912AA) | 72 credit points
- Note: Units 9131 and 9132 were closed at the end of 2013. Students who completed both units will have them included towards course completion.
- 1. If one of the units in this list is already a required unit within the typical course structure, it cannot be counted as an Arts Foundation unit.
- 2. This list includes units from both Semesters 1 and 2 so you will need to check unit availability.
- Elective Options: Cross-institutional study through Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) in digital representation, including CAD and REVIT, will count as 3 credit points at Level 1.
- Unit Levels: In selecting electives students should note that no more than 30 credit points at Level 1 is permitted for the entire course.
Note:- Must pass 6 credit points from anywhere in the University.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Course duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
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| Graduates will have broad knowledge of history and theory themes related to landscape urbanism, cultural meaning in architecture and place making, modernism, and urban policy and form. | As above |
| Graduates will have broad knowledge of architectural design, technology and representation developed through analytical and creative approaches to the dialogue between architecture, site, program, and landscape. | As above |
| Graduates will have a broad knowledge of issues of sustainability, economic and cultural factors relevant to the contemporary practice of architecture. | As above |
| The Bachelor of Arts in Architecture course offers a liberal arts and technical program for those with a special interest in architectural studies and provides the basis for a further postgraduate professional degree. | Problem solving Analysis and Inquiry Communication Working independently and with others Professionalism and Social Responsibility |
Majors
- Major in Architecture Design (Restricted) (MJ0011)
- Minor in Architecture Technology (Restricted) (MN0129)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts in Architecture | BA Arch |
Honours
None.
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
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| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Current and Commencing Students | Email FAD.Student@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1300 301 727 |
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