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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 and meet the entry requirements.
- 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 (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024), and we are proud to have Queensland’s most in-demand architecture degree (QTAC First Preferences, 2025).
- 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 degree.
Highlights
- Progress straight into the second year of the Bachelor of Architectural Design after you complete your Diploma in Architectural Studies and meet the entry requirements.
- 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 (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024), and we are proud to have Queensland’s most in-demand architecture degree (QTAC First Preferences, 2025).
- 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 degree.
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Don’t wait. Apply now
Start study in July
Shape the future, sooner, with mid-year entry.
Apply for mid-year entryWhy 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.
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.
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What to expect
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
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.
Details and units
Diploma in Architectural Studies
Students complete eight units (96 credit points) comprising of seven discipline specific units and one academic skills unit.
You must complete all 96 credit points to meet the course requirements and once you have successfully completed the diploma, you will be automatically offered a place in the Bachelor of Architectural Design. Your diploma units will be credited into your degree.
Bachelor of Architectural Design
The Bachelor of Architectural Design structure is 384 credit points consisting of:
- 7 core units (84 credit points)
- 11 major units including Work Integrated Learning (132 credit points),
- One minor, or 48 credit points of option units (48 credit points),
- two QUT You units, an innovative new university-wide curriculum designed to prepare you for a rapidly changing future;
Upon completion of the Diploma in Architectural Studies, you will complete the remaining 288 credit points of the Bachelor of Architectural Design.
Diploma in Architectural Studies
Students complete eight units (96 credit points) comprising of six discipline specific units and two academic skills units.
You must complete all 96 credit points to meet the course requirements and once you have successfully completed the diploma, you will be automatically offered a place in the Bachelor of Architectural Design. Your diploma units will be credited into your degree.
Bachelor of Architectural Design
The Bachelor of Architectural Design structure is 384 credit points consisting of:
- 7 core units (84 credit points)
- 11 major units including Work Integrated Learning (132 credit points),
- One minor, or 48 credit points of option units (48 credit points),
- two QUT You units, an innovative new university-wide curriculum designed to prepare you for a rapidly changing future;
Upon completion of the Diploma in Architectural Studies, you will complete the remaining 288 credit points of the Bachelor of Architectural Design.
Requirements
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 60.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2025.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- AB02
- QTAC code
- 407642
- CRICOS code
- 116308E
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- Delivery
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- Kelvin Grove
- Duration
- 3 years full-time
- 5.5-6 years part-time
- Duration
- 3 years full-time
- Entry
- February, July and November
- The first intake for the course is February 2025.
- Entry
- February, July and November
- Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
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.
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
As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2024 information is not available.
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 secondary school in Australia
- ATAR/selection rank
- 60.00
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.
Fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2026 fees
2026: Fee available from October
2026 fees
2026: Fee available from July
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.
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You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
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