Bachelor of Arts in Architecture - 912AA
| Course Code: | 912AA |
|---|---|
| Course Version: | 4 |
| Location: | UC - Canberra, Bruce |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Arts and Design |
| Discipline(s): | School of Design and the Built Environment |
| CRICOS Code: | 058966M |
| Selection Rank: | 68.00 |
| English Language Requirements: | Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0 |
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?
Admission Requirements
Normal admission requirements to an undergraduate course.
Additional Admission Requirements
None.
Assumed Knowledge
None.
Information on admission closing dates can be found here.
Course Requirements
Information for Current Students
There are previous versions of this course. As a current student you will complete the requirements for the course that were in place when you commenced. Click on the relevant link below to view the requirements of your version of the course.
- Version6 - Start Date: 01/01/2017 End Date: 31/12/2018
- Version5 - Start Date: 01/01/2015 End Date: 31/12/2016
- Version4 - Start Date: 01/01/2013 End Date: 31/12/2014
- Version3 - Start Date: 01/01/2010 End Date: 31/12/2012
Awards
| Award(s) | Official Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts in Architecture | BA Arch |
Typical Study Pattern
Please refer to the tab to view Course Requirements, check unit details and select Restricted Choice Units for the course. Please note not all units are offered in each teaching period.
Unit Delivery Modes
Delivery modes for units in this degree are yet to be confirmed. Please contact us for more details.
Professional Accreditation
High performing students may be eligible to enrol in the BAchelor or Arts and Design (Honours) 298JA course.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Course Objectives | Graduate Qualities |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 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 a broad knowledge of issues of sustainability, economic and cultural factors relevant to the contemporary practice of architecture. | As above |
Course Duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Honours
None.
UCC Pathway
Diploma of Design
Offerings
-
Past Offerings
- 2012->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2013->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2014->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2015->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2016->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2017->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2018->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2019->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2020->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
Enrolment Numbers
View the number of student enrolments for the previous full year. Please note that course numbers are indicative only and in no way reflect individual class sizes.