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Capitalise on the change and growth taking place in Western Sydney by undertaking our innovative Bachelor of Architectural Design, Australia’s newest architecture degree program.
This degree directly relates architectural design problems to urban transformation of contemporary cities, preparing architects for global employment by giving them the technological and intellectual skills to create sustainable, resilient, and well designed environments.
Study options
FULL TIME
3 years
PART TIME
6 years
Start times
Spring
July
(2023)
Autumn
March
(2024)
Note: An ATAR of 85 is expected for potential applicants. However, entry by portfolio is also possible. More details are in the handbook.
Available campuses
APPLICATIONS FOR SPRING OPEN SOON
Liberate your ambition and stand out from the rest, at the world’s best. Applications to start in July for Spring 2023 open April 1.
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Architecture at Western
The Bachelor of Architectural Design focuses on a studio based education that fosters creative thinking, hands-on making, collaboration, and interdisciplinary integration.
You will be provided with a combination of the skills and knowledge required by contemporary architects, including studies in spatial design, graphic communication, history and theory of architecture, digital design and fabrication, construction technology, and professional studies to meet all the accreditation pathway requirements of the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia and in conjunction with the proposed Master of Architecture (Urban Transformation) program.
Program structure
The program structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the subjects you will be studying.
Fees and delivery
Fees: Varies depending on subjects selected. View available subjects in our handbook.
For further information on University fees, please visit Fees and University Costs.
Delivery: On campus
Fees: AUD $34,696*
Delivery: On campus
Start your unlimited journey today.
Your career
As a graduate of Architectural Design, you can look forward to career opportunities in:
- Architecture
- Industrial design
- Urban planning
- Interior Architecture
Your career
Architect
Architects design commercial, industrial, institutional, residential and recreational buildings.
Construction Manager
Construction Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the construction of civil engineering projects, buildings and dwellings, building and construction
Urban Planner
In this role, you'll help to shape communities from the ground up. As a specialist in land use, you will develop plans to accommodate growth, revitalise towns and cities, make communities more attractive to business and keep them vibrant and healthy.
Industrial Designer
Industrial Designers plan, design, develop and document products for manufacture and prepare designs and specifications of products for mass, batch and one-off production.
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Apply now and start your unlimited journey.
*The tuition fees quoted above are the fees for the normal full-time study load of the program (80 credit points) per annum. International students will be subject to a variable fee regime; i.e. enrolled students will be required to pay fees during their program based on the approved fee for each calendar year. Fee changes (if any) will occur at 1 January each calendar year. Students who extend their program past the normal finish date of the program will be required to pay additional fees based on the prevailing fee level. Western Sydney University is a multi-campus institution. The University reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary. Students should be aware of the possibility of change of location for the whole or part of programs for which they enrol and should plan for the need to travel between Western Sydney campuses.
