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The Bachelor of Design in Architecture serves as the initial step toward becoming a licensed architect, requiring completion of the Master of Architecture for professional accreditation.
This undergraduate program explores architecture's role in a global context, emphasizing how architects can influence urban landscapes through innovative spatial concepts.
The curriculum begins by challenging conventional architectural perspectives, establishing a framework for creative spatial understanding and expanding beyond traditional design approaches.
UTS emphasizes practical digital design training, teaching students essential software, material knowledge, and modeling techniques to transform ideas into tangible forms from day one. The program offers real-world project experience with partners including the Powerhouse Museum, ABC, Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority (SHFA), and Sydney Olympic Park Authority.
Students gain international exposure through study abroad programs, work placements, and visits to global cities like Berlin, Los Angeles, New York, and Tokyo. The curriculum features lectures by international experts and connects students with worldwide competitions such as the Cosentino Design Challenge and the Frank Gehry internship program.
Career Paths
Graduates can pursue diverse roles including architect (after completing the Master's degree), urban designer, project manager, policy advisor, researcher, educator, architectural journalist, or humanitarian design specialist.
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.