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Dive into key architectural concepts in a personalised and supportive environment. This combined program is all about helping you build the academic skills you'll need for a successful career in creating resilient, healthy, and sustainable communities.
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Dive into key architectural concepts in a personalised and supportive environment. This combined program is all about helping you build the academic skills you'll need for a successful career in creating resilient, healthy, and sustainable communities.
Highlights
- Progress straight into the second year of the Bachelor of Architectural Design after you complete your Diploma in Architectural Studies.
- Enjoy a supportive learning environment with experienced educators who are here to help you smoothly transition into university life.
- QUT is one of the top 100 universities in the world for architecture and built environment, and we are proud to have Queensland’s most in-demand architecture degree (QTAC First Preferences, 2024).
- Learn directly from real-world architects who are actively working in the field, and gain insights and opportunities that will set you apart.
- Build valuable connections at industry events hosted by QUT, as well as through our student clubs and societies.
- Keep advancing towards becoming a registered architect with our two-year Master of Architecture program.
Highlights
- Progress straight into the second year of the Bachelor of Architectural Design after you complete your Diploma in Architectural Studies.
- Enjoy a supportive learning environment with experienced educators who are here to help you smoothly transition into university life.
- QUT is one of the top 100 universities in the world for architecture and built environment, and we are proud to have Queensland’s most in-demand architecture degree (QTAC First Preferences, 2024).
- Learn directly from real-world architects who are actively working in the field, and gain insights and opportunities that will set you apart.
- Build valuable connections at industry events hosted by QUT, as well as through our student clubs and societies.
- Keep advancing towards becoming a registered architect with our two-year Master of Architecture program.
Why choose this course?
The Diploma in Architectural Studies/Bachelor of Architectural Studies is a combined pathway option that introduces you to the key concepts of architecture in a supportive learning environment and progresses you straight into your second year of your bachelor degree.
You will learn through university-style lectures, tutorials and workshops with a focus on the development of your independent learning skills. You will join a collaborative learning community in which you will receive the support you need to succeed.
All units adopt a blended approach to learning. On-campus classes are supported by online activities. You’ll benefit from additional contact hours with experienced QUT educators allowing for a learning experience that’s tailored to your needs.
Upon the completion of your Diploma in Architectural Studies, you will progress straight into the second year of the Bachelor of Architectural Design, where you’ll be taught by practising architects with direct links to industry. You will also undertake real-world projects in our advanced design studios and fabrication workshops, just as you would in a real architectural practice.
Explore this course
The Diploma in Architectural Studies consists of 96 credit points and is normally completed in one year of full-time study. Upon completion of the Diploma, you will progress straight into the Bachelor of Architectural Design.
Careers and outcomes
Upon graduation from the Bachelor of Architectural Design, you can pursue a variety of careers ranging from design-centric roles like residential and commercial architecture to specialised roles like visualisation design and sustainability design consultancy.
- Course code
- AB02
- QTAC code
- 407642
- CRICOS code
- 116308E
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
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- Kelvin Grove
- 3 years full-time
- 5.5-6 years part-time
- 3 years full-time
- February, July and November
- The first intake for the course is February 2025.
- February, July and November
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)
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 60.00 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 certificate III, certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
I completed secondary school in Australia
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 60.00 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 certificate III, certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
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 $12,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $37,536 per course (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.
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
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