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Whether you're interested in a career in interior design or landscape architecture, this combined diploma degree pathway will help you achieve your goals with a strong supportive foundation.
Achieve your career goals
Whether you're interested in a career in interior design or landscape architecture, this combined diploma degree pathway will help you achieve your goals with a strong supportive foundation.
Highlights
- Set yourself up for success in your chosen field by honing your design and architectural knowledge in a supportive learning environment before progressing straight into your bachelor degree.
- Study in a welcoming learning environment with supportive educators who will help you transition into university life.
- Gain membership to peak industry bodies. Graduating from your degree in interior design qualifies you for membership with the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) while graduating with a landscape architecture degree provides with you with membership to the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA).
- QUT is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for architecture and built environment (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024).
Highlights
- Set yourself up for success in your chosen field by honing your design and architectural knowledge in a supportive learning environment before progressing straight into your bachelor degree.
- Study in a welcoming learning environment with supportive educators who will help you transition into university life.
- Gain membership to peak industry bodies. Graduating from your degree in interior design qualifies you for membership with the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) while graduating with a landscape architecture degree provides with you with membership to the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA).
- QUT is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for architecture and built environment (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024).
Why choose this course?
The Diploma in Architectural Studies/Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) is a combined pathway option. Your first year in the Diploma will introduces you to key concepts of architecture and the built environment.
You'll pick up practical and technical skills like design principles, drafting, and construction technology, all crucial for a career in design or architecture. Plus, you'll be part of a friendly and supportive learning community that’s here to help you thrive.
Our blended learning approach combines on-campus classes with online activities, so you can become an independent learner while enjoying extra time with our experienced QUT educators for a more personalised experience.
Once you complete your Diploma, you won’t lose any time as you progress straight into the second year of the Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Interior Design) or Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Landscape Architecture).
Explore this course
The Diploma in Architectural Studies consists of 96 credit points and is normally completed in one year of full-time study. Once you complete the Diploma component of your degree, you will be able to progress straight into the Bachelor of Built Environment, with your choice of major:
Careers and outcomes
Open graduating from the Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Interior Design) or Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Landscape Architecture), you’ll have a wide array of career options:
Interior design
With an Interior Design degree, you have a range of exciting career paths to choose from. You can work independently, join a small or large design practice, or become part of a multidisciplinary firm that handles major architectural and property development projects, whether locally or internationally.
You might also explore roles in retail, theatre and event design, or exhibition design in places like galleries or museums.
As a QUT interior design graduate, you'll be eligible for Graduate Membership with the Design Institute of Australia (DIA).
Landscape architecture
With a landscape architecture degree, you could work on a variety of projects, from designing or evaluating spaces like national parks, urban parks, and playgrounds to working on campuses, monuments, mining sites, transportation corridors, waterways, coasts, and post-industrial areas. Many graduates even choose to gain international experience, exploring different professional and cultural contexts.
As a student or graduate, you’ll also be eligible to join the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA), opening up even more opportunities for professional growth and networking.
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 Built Environments (Honours). Your diploma units will be credited into your degree.
Bachelor of Built Environments (Honours)
Students will have the choice of either the Interior Design or Landscape Architecture major to receive all 96 credit points of advanced standing. You will complete the remaining 288 credit points of the Bachelor degree.
Diploma in Architectural Studies
Students complete eight units (96 credit points) comprising of six discipline specific units and two 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 Built Environments (Honours). Your diploma units will be credited into your degree.
Bachelor of Built Environments (Honours)
Students will have the choice of either the Interior Design or Landscape Architecture major to receive all 96 credit points of advanced standing. You will complete the remaining 288 credit points of the Bachelor degree.
- Course code
- AB02
- QTAC code
- 409016
- CRICOS code
- 116308E
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
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- Kelvin Grove
- 4 years full-time
- 7.5-8 years part-time
- 4 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.
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
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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