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Bachelor of Built Environment (Architecture)/Bachelor of Built Environment (Interior Architecture) (ABAB01.1)
Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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60 | On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
4.0 years |
Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
Faculty of Arts and Design | School of Design and the Built Environment |
View teaching periods | 368107 |
Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 7 |
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.
AQF Level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
4.0 years | |
Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
Faculty of Arts and Design | School of Design and the Built Environment |
View teaching periods | 116877E |
Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 7 |
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.
AQF level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
Be the architect of your own future
Embark on a transformative journey with our Double Degree in Architecture and Interior Architecture. The Bachelor of the Built Environment (Architecture) will connect you with the skills and knowledge necessary to begin your journey towards becoming an architect in a rapidly changing, globalised era, while the Bachelor of the Built Environment (Interior Architecture) provides an essential introduction to the field of interior spatial design.
You’ll develop creative and critical-thinking skills that will allow you to envision and communicate both interior and exterior environments through digital design software and, ultimately, shape the world around us.
This double-degree program can serve as the initial step towards professional registration as an architect, followed by the Master of Architecture. Upon completion of this double degree, you'll be equipped to practice as a versatile Built Environment professional, blending the intricacies of both fields. Start your future as a dynamic and creative leader and leave a lasting impact on the design of built environments.
Study a Bachelor of Built Environment (Architecture) and Bachelor of Built Environment (Interior Architecture) at UC and you will:
- develop an informed critique of architecture and interior architecture as both a creative and professional
- evaluate the role of architecture and interior architecture from a range of different environmental, cultural, historical and interdisciplinary contexts
- understand the ethical responsibilities of the professions to society and the environment
- formulate architectural design proposals underpinned by rigorous analysis, critique and reflection
- apply a range of contemporary and agile skills that inform interpretive, compositional and technical outcomes
- collaborate, develop, discuss and debate ideas in a professional industry framework
- use and evaluate a range of innovative industry-standard creative technologies in response to diverse and complex design problems.
Work Integrated Learning
Work Integrated Learning is embedded in this double-degree program, providing you with opportunities for direct industry engagement during each stage of your study. A feature of the double degree includes engaging with leading design professionals and industry practitioners to gain valuable real-world architectural and interior architectural experience by delivering a series of ‘live’ projects. Internships at local, national and international architecture, interior architecture and interior design firms are also promoted.
Career opportunities
- Architect (after the successful completion of a Master of Architecture degree)
- Architectural assistant
- Specialist architect (in areas such as heritage)
- Building designer, Urban designer
- Interior designer (commercial, residential, heritage/adaptive reuse)
- Film and television designer, Set designer
- Policymaker
- Architectural journalist, researcher
- BIM modeller
- Architectural renderer
- Project manager
- Event planner
- Design journalist, researcher or educator
Course-specific information
To gain professional registration as an architect, you’ll need to complete both the Bachelor of the Built Environment (Architecture) and the Master of Architecture. Successful completion of this double degree provides the basis for direct entry into the Master of Architecture program.
Signature overseas study options have been tailored specifically to this course to ensure that students are globally connected. You’ll be provided with the opportunity to work with leading practitioners and students at a variety of overseas institutions.
The course is compliant with the National Competency Standards in Architecture (NCSA), as accredited by the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA) on behalf of state and territory architect registration boards.
High-achieving students may be eligible for enrolment in the Bachelor of Arts and Design (Honours) course.
Professional accreditation
To gain professional registration as an architect you¿ll need to complete the Bachelor of Built Environment (Architecture); the Master of Architecture and the Architectural Practice Exam (APE). Successful completion of the bachelor provides the basis for direct entry into the Master of Architecture program.
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
Assumed knowledge
None.
Periods course is open for new admissions
Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Domestic | International |
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2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | ||
2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | ||
2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 16 February 2026 | ||
2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 |
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 Built Environment (Architecture)/Bachelor of Built Environment (Interior Architecture) (ABAB01) | 96 credit points
- - From 2020 unit 11624 BE Digital Design Techniques 01: Fundamentals has replaced unit 11013 Pixels & Polygons. Students who have not already passed 11013 must complete 11624.
- - Bruce Campus: From 2022 unit 11834 Prof Prac (Adv Industry Studios) has replaced unit 11574 Prof Prac: WIL Studio 3. Students who have not already passed 11018 or 11574 must complete 11834.
- - South Bank Campus: Students are still required to complete unit 11018 Professional Practice 2.
- - Bruce Campus: From 2022 unit 11831 Prof Prac (Industry Studios) has replaced 11017 Professional Practice 1 at Bruce Campus. Students who have not already passed 11017 must complete 11831.
- - South Bank Campus: Students are still required to complete unit 11017 Professional Practice 1.
- - Bruce Campus students to undertake 10334 Professional Orientation (Built Environment).
- - South Bank Campus students to undertake 11591 Professional Orientation (Creative Industries and Digital Design).
- - Bruce Campus students to undertake 11019 Professional Evidence (Built Environment).
- - South Bank Campus students to undertake 11592 Professional Evidence (Creative Industries and Digital Design).
- From 2020 11626 Digital Design Techniques 03: Digital Cities has replaced 11135 Real Time Environments. Students who have not already passed 11135 must complete 11626.
- From 2021 11625 Digital Design Techniques 02: Prototyping Space has replaced 11131 Space, Time & Form. Students who have not already passed 11131 must complete 11625.
- SM0013 and SM0014 have common units. Students will complete a total of 48 credit points across these two majors.
Open Electives - 9 credit points as follows
- - Must pass 9 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
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Course duration
Standard 4 years full time or equivalent. Maximum 10 years.
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
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Formulate architectural design proposals underpinned by rigorous analysis, critique and reflection. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; evaluate and adopt new technology. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways; apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways. |
Synthesise and apply a range of contemporary and agile skills which inform interpretive, compositional and technical outcomes. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; evaluate and adopt new technology. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Use local Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline; communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways; apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways. |
Analyse and develop critical responses to the material and spatial assembly, agency and effect of interior environments. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; evaluate and adopt new technology. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Use local Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline; communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways; apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways. |
Develop an informed critique of architecture as professional practice and the ethical responsibilities of the profession to society and the environment. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; evaluate and adopt new technology. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Use local Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline; apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways. |
Reflect and evaluate the role of Interior Architecture from a range of environmental, cultural, historical and interdisciplinary contexts. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; evaluate and adopt new technology. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Use local Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline; apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways. |
Select, apply and evaluate a range of innovative and creative technologies in response to diverse and complex design problems. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; evaluate and adopt new technology. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways; apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways. |
Majors
- Core Major in the Built Environment (CM0004)
- Specialist Major in Interior Architecture (SM0014)
- Specialist Major in Architecture (SM0013)
Awards
Award | Official abbreviation |
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Bachelor of the Built Environment (Architecture) | BBuiltEnv (Arch) |
Bachelor of the Built Environment (Interior Architecture) | BBuiltEnv (IntArch) |
Honours
None.
Alternative exits
ABB001 Bachelor of the Built Environment (Architecture)
ABB002 Bachelor of the Built Environment (Interior Architecture)
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) |
Current and Commencing Students: | Email FAD.Student@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1300 301 727 |
Prospective International Students: | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
