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‘Having worked in industry for the last two years of my degree, I have realised that the projects at university align closely to tasks and projects seen in the real-world. This is a key factor in why I believe QUT is the best university to choose, because what you are learning can be directly translated into practice making you a highly eligible candidate in industry. Thanks to QUT, I was able to secure a job in industry by participating in a university networking event and I have heard many fellow students have had the same experience.’
Bachelor of Architectural Design/Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Construction Management and Quantity Surveying)
From classmates to business partners
When Nicole and Hayley were paired together in a group assignment at QUT, they discovered a shared work ethic and passion for starting their own business. Four years later, they founded Belnic – a construction business specialising in commercial interior fit outs. The pair are leaders in this space and seek to be role models for other young women looking to give business ownership in the construction industry a go.
Belnic Specialist Fitouts
Valuable industry connections
'I am undertaking a full-time quantity surveying cadetship at Rider Levett Bucknall while studying. I have applied the knowledge gained from my QUT course and further enhanced my skills through daily exposure to real projects. I have valued the opportunity to connect with professionals who generously provide both personal and professional advice. QUT facilitated connections with my peers and professors before starting, and I now collaborate and maintain working relationships with many of these connections within the industry.'
Quantity surveying student, Vietnam
Work-ready skills
‘Having worked in industry for the last two years of my degree, I have realised that the projects at university align closely to tasks and projects seen in the real-world. This is a key factor in why I believe QUT is the best university to choose, because what you are learning can be directly translated into practice making you a highly eligible candidate in industry. Thanks to QUT, I was able to secure a job in industry by participating in a university networking event and I have heard many fellow students have had the same experience.’
Bachelor of Architectural Design/Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Construction Management and Quantity Surveying)
From classmates to business partners
When Nicole and Hayley were paired together in a group assignment at QUT, they discovered a shared work ethic and passion for starting their own business. Four years later, they founded Belnic – a construction business specialising in commercial interior fit outs. The pair are leaders in this space and seek to be role models for other young women looking to give business ownership in the construction industry a go.
Belnic Specialist Fitouts
Highlights
- Be inspired and empowered to create environments with a positive impact on human health, environmental quality, social relationships and urban systems.
- Undertake architectural design projects with a practical edge which will require you to think logically and creatively about how buildings function and are constructed.
- Learn to coordinate the construction and maintenance of large and complex projects such as low-rise and high-rise housing developments, hotels, factories, office blocks, schools and hospitals.
- Build your network of like-minded peers and make valuable connections at regular networking and industry events.
- Learn to work in multidisciplinary teams and develop diverse skills and capabilities that will maximise your employment opportunities.
Highlights
- Be inspired and empowered to create environments with a positive impact on human health, environmental quality, social relationships and urban systems.
- QUT is ranked as one of the top 100 universities in the world for architecture and built environment (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023) and we are proud to have Queensland’s most in-demand architecture degree (QTAC first preferences 2022).
- Undertake architectural design projects with a practical edge which will require you to think logically and creatively about how buildings function and are constructed.
- Learn to coordinate the construction and maintenance of large and complex projects such as low-rise and high-rise housing developments, hotels, factories, office blocks, schools and hospitals.
- Build your network of like-minded peers and make valuable connections at regular networking and industry events.
- Learn to work in multidisciplinary teams and develop diverse skills and capabilities that will maximise your employment opportunities.
Explore this course
Bachelor of Architectural Design
QUT is ranked as one of the top 100 universities in the world for architecture and built environment (QS World University Rakings by Subject 2023) and we are proud to have Queensland’s most in-demand architecture degree (QTAC first preferences 2022).
With a strong reputation in the industry, our graduates are in high demand. The percentage of our graduates who secure full-time employment is among the highest in the country (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019-2021 / Australian Taxation Office 2017-18 financial year / Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) / ComparED compared.edu.au), and our graduates have the highest starting salaries of all Brisbane architecture graduates.
You’ll be taught by practising architects with direct industry links, who’ll share valuable insights and opportunities that’ll give you a competitive edge. You’ll also have opportunities to connect with our young alumni who’ve successfully established themselves in the industry.
Throughout your studies, you’ll undertake projects and hone your skills in our advanced design studios and fabrication workshops, where you’ll be guided and supported by our expert technical team. You’ll also work with students from other disciplines to address real-world challenges, just as you would in a real architectural practice.
Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Construction Management and Quantity Surveying)
Our construction management and quantity surveying course is highly regarded by the industry, and you’ll be taught and mentored by some of the best in the business. Our graduates are in high demand, with many receiving a job offer before they complete their studies.
With classes conveniently located in the heart of the city, you’ll work on real projects and have access to exclusive work placements and cadetships with some of the world’s biggest development companies, like Multiplex, Lendlease and more.
You’ll build your network of like-minded peers, and have opportunities to make valuable connections at our regular networking and industry events.
Throughout your degree, you’ll work in multidisciplinary teams to address real-world challenges, and use the cutting-edge technology that’s changing the way the industry works.
You’ll also have access to our fully equipped workshops, where you’ll work on real-world projects guided by our expert technical team.
Work Integrated Learning
During this course you are required to complete 30 days (equivalent to 225 hours) of professional work experience for the Bachelor of Built Environement (Honours) (Construction Management and Quantity Surveying) component.
Careers and outcomes
Your combined architecture and construction management/quantity surveying knowledge will make you a valuable architect and project manager in the building industry. To become a registered architect, you’ll need to undertake two more years of training in our Master of Architecture program, and then pass the Architectural Practice Exam once you’ve completed two years of practical experience.
Professional recognition
This course has professional accreditation by the Australian Institute of Building. To become a registered architect, you’ll need to undertake two more years of training in our Master of Architecture program, and then pass the Architectural Practice Exam once you’ve completed two years of practical experience.
Possible careers
- Architect
- Architectural engineer
- Construction manager
- Construction project manager
- Contract administrator
- Estimator
- Project manager
- Quantity surveyor
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 80.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2024.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- EB02
- QTAC code
- 419132
- CRICOS code
- 114082A
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 5.5 years full-time
- 5.5 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
- General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Year 12 early offer scheme
If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student, you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12, before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 80.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2024
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
| Excluding adjustments | Including adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
90.90
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Selection rank
92.90
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| Median ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
85.95
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Selection rank
87.15
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| Lowest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
70.45
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Selection rank
80.35
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You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
I completed my studies outside of Australia
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
Assumed knowledge
- General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
You must have achieved this study at a level comparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondary studies.
I completed secondary school in Australia
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
- ATAR/selection rank
- 80.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 80.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / IELTS One Skills Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT / Paper | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP $9,700 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $39,100 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: CSP $9,500 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $34,900 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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