Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Bachelor of Architectural Design
Start your journey to becoming an architect with Queensland’s most in-demand architecture degree. You’ll be taught by real-world architects working in the field, and complete up to 100 hours in a real architecture practice.
- Our architecture degree has the highest demand in Queensland (QTAC first preferences, 2024).
- Design the sustainable cities and structures of our future.
- Learn from real-world architects working in the field, and get insights and opportunities that’ll give you a competitive edge.
- Complete up to 100 hours of optional real work placement and gain the skills and experience you need to step confidently into your future career.
- Bring your concepts to life in our advanced design and fabrication workshops, with expert guidance from our dedicated technical team.
- Make valuable connections at our industry events hosted by QUT and our student clubs and societies.
- Eligible students who meet the entry requirements will automatically receive an offer for our two-year Master of Architecture.
Why choose this course?
With a focus on innovation in design and sustainable development, a QUT Architecture degree will give you the skills and experience you need to design the cities and structures of our future.
QUT is ranked as 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, 2024).
With a strong reputation in the industry, our graduates are in high demand. The percentage of our graduates who secure full-time employment is among the highest in the country (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023).
You’ll be taught by practising architects with direct industry links, who’ll share valuable insights and opportunities that’ll give you a competitive edge. You’ll also have opportunities to connect with our young alumni who’ve successfully established themselves in the industry.
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.
Real-world learning
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.
