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'My studies at QUT taught me to think realistically and to problem solve creatively. The course encouraged me to look for different solutions. It taught me to be open to a wide range of influences and to make connections. This has been invaluable in my working life. Collaborating on projects with other students provided me with a very good base for working in an integrated design firm.'
Bachelor of Architectural Design (Honours)
Problem solve creatively
'My studies at QUT taught me to think realistically and to problem solve creatively. The course encouraged me to look for different solutions. It taught me to be open to a wide range of influences and to make connections. This has been invaluable in my working life. Collaborating on projects with other students provided me with a very good base for working in an integrated design firm.'
Bachelor of Architectural Design (Honours)
Highlights
- Harness your business and architecture skills in both the commercial and property sectors.
- Set yourself up for a career in architecture, design, project management, public relations, international business and much more.
- Be inspired and empowered to create environments with a positive impact on human health, environmental quality, social relationships and urban systems.
- Learn to create spaces that are functional, beautiful and financially viable for communities, cities 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.
- Develop business skills and be able to think creatively and critically, communicate professionally, make ethical business decisions and work in a global context.
Highlights
- Harness your business and architecture skills in both the commercial and property sectors.
- Set yourself for a career in architecture, design, project management, public relations, international business and much more.
- 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).
- Be inspired and empowered to create environments with a positive impact on human health, environmental quality, social relationships and urban systems.
- Learn to create spaces that are functional, beautiful and financially viable for communities, cities 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.
- Develop business skills and be able to think creatively and critically, communicate professionally, make ethical business decisions and work in a global context.
Explore this course
Bachelor of Architectural Design
Gain world-class architectural skills and knowledge in Queensland's most in-demand architecture degree (QTAC first preferences 2022). You'll be taught by real-world architects and complete up to 100 hours in a real architecture practice.
Bring your concepts to life in our advanced design and fabrication workshops, with expert guidance from our dedicated technical team.
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.
Throughout your degree, you will undertake architectural design projects with a practical edge which will require you to think logically and creatively about how buildings function and are constructed. You can broaden your mind, education and life experience with real-world field trips, international study tours, and student exchange with partners all over the world including Italy, Canada, France, China, Hungary, Colombia, Mexico, USA, UK and more.
Bachelor of Business
Our business degree equips you to confidently enter the modern business world. It combines key business research and contemporary business best practice, and sets demanding standards to create your future career options.
Develop business skills and be able to think creatively and critically, communicate professionally, make ethical business decisions and work in a global context.
Graduate with deep knowledge and experience in your chosen major, equipping you as a professional in your chosen discipline. You can study accounting, advertising, economics, finance, financial planning, human resource management, international business, management, marketing, or public relations.
Careers and outcomes
Your skills in architecture and business can lead to careers intersecting architectural design with marketing, public relations, advertising, international business, economics, accountancy, finance, financial planning, management and human resource management.
Possible careers
- Architect
- Automotive designer
- Design strategist
- International business specialist
- International development manager
- Sustainability design consultant
- Urban designer
- Visual artist
- 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
- ID35
- QTAC code
- 419352
- CRICOS code
- 114085J
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 4.5 years full-time
- 4.5 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)
And for Accountancy, Behavioural Economics, Finance, Financial Planning, Economics, and Marketing majors: 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
98.25
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Selection rank
99.95
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| Median ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
87.00
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Selection rank
88.00
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| Lowest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
76.90
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Selection rank
80.90
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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.
I completed secondary school in Australia
- 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 $13,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $37,600 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: CSP $12,700 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $34,200 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.
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- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
Laurie Cowled Indigenous Scholarship for Business Students
A scholarship for future and current Indigenous female students enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate studies in business.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Indigenous Australian; Struggling financially; Women
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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