Explore our courses
Study architecture and built environment courses at QUT to plan cities, design buildings, manage construction projects and create spaces that are functional and sustainable.
Pathway options
Gain one year of foundational architectural and design skills and guaranteed entry into the second year of Bachelor of Architectural Studies or Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) with a major in interior design or landscape architecture.
Diploma in Architectural Studies/Bachelor of Architectural Design
Diploma in Architectural Studies/Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours)
Undergraduate courses
Study architecture and built environment courses at QUT to plan cities, design buildings, manage construction projects and create spaces that are functional and sustainable.
Vertical double degree courses
Graduate with a bachelor degree and master degree within five years, accelerating your learning and fast-tracking your career.
Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) / Master of Project Management
What are my career options?
Not sure where to start? Find out which careers in architecture and built environment are the best fit for you.
Why study with us?
Our top 100 world ranking
QUT is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for architecture and built environment (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).
Queensland's most in demand degree
Our architecture and built environment degrees have the highest demand in Queensland (QTAC first preferences, 2024).
Construction industry placements
Access exclusive work placements and cadetships with some of the world’s biggest development companies, like Multiplex, Lendlease and more.
Number 1 in Indigenous enrolments
We have the highest number of Indigenous Australian enrolments in architecture and built environment out of all Australian universities (Enrolment data, Australian Government Department of Education, 2024).
Award-winning graduates
Our interior design graduates are consistently recognised at the Design Institute of Australia's Graduate of the Year awards.
Industry experience while you study
Solve real-world problems while you study and gain work experience with industry partners. Our urban planning students are readying Brisbane for the 2032 Olympic Games with Brisbane City Council.
Our graduates are in high demand
Demonstrating the industry readiness and high level of employer satisfaction with our graduates, 100% of employers of QUT architecture and built environment graduates said they would consider hiring another QUT graduate from the same course (2024 QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey).
International opportunities
Study overseas at one of our prestigious university partners for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Immerse yourself in historical and emerging architectural styles, draw inspiration from innovative urban planning and construction management.
Upcoming events
27 January - 5 September 2025
Professional Development for Engineering Teachers
Opportunities for training and networking for engineering teachers
27 January - 12 December 2025
Design workshops 2025
Hands-on design workshops for high school students.
27 January - 12 December 2025
Engineering Workshops 2025
Workshops developed specifically to complement the engineering curriculum taught in high school.
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QUT is celebrating the award of $9.87 million ARC Discovery grants to fund 16 projects.
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