Bachelor of Architectural Studies
UNSW
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Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Create inspiring architecture of social and environmental value. This degree prepares you for work in architecture and other design-based industries as you study the practice and theory of architecture. Learn how to design buildings and their settings to meet the needs of individuals and communities, taking sustainability, culture and economy into consideration. Lectures and design studio sessions cover architectural design, architectural communications, architectural history and theory, architectural science, the environment and technologies, and architectural construction and structures. Combined with the Master of Architecture, this degree offers you an enviable head start in contemporary and multidisciplinary design practice.
Read about the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture.
ATAR Profile: Some UNSW offers were issued based on the UNSW Gateway Early Conditional Offer Scheme with a lower ATAR entry requirement. Refer to the Admissions Information for a complete ATAR profile by degree.
Areas of study
Communications, computer modelling, design studio, history and theory, materials, technical drawing and model making, technology and environment, professional practice, structure and construction.
Career opportunities
Upon completion of an accredited masters degree: consulting architect in private practice, specialist architect in areas such as heritage, building scientist, environmental consultant, architect in multidisciplinary design practice, architect in a government department or large commercial architectural firm, architectural critic, academic and researcher.
Professional recognition
This degree is an undergraduate pathway to the two-year Master of Architecture, which is the professional degree accredited by the NSW Architects Registration Board and the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (other conditions apply).
Honours
Available as an additional year to high achieving students.
Fees and charges
Refer to UNSW current fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Recommended studies: Ancient History, Design and Technology, English Advanced, Modern History, Visual Arts.
All applicants
Portfolio (optional): Demonstrate your passions and skills alongside your ATAR. Depending on your preferred degree, you'll complete either a critical reflection or a portfolio, with successful applicants receiving an early conditional offer with an adjusted ATAR entry requirement for their preferred degree. See more information about UNSW Admission Pathways.
Also refer to UNSW general admission criteria.
Student profile
Visit the UNSW website.
Further information
View all details of this course on the UNSW website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.
Double degree options
Double degree options are available in a number of UNSW courses.
Honours at UNSW
Studying honours offers a chance to develop your research and professional skills guided by staff who are passionate about research and the development of new researchers. Honours is an integral component of many UNSW courses or may be offered as an additional year of study to meritorious students.