Architectural Design

Architects shape city skylines and design solutions for problems like affordable and sustainable housing. If you're interested in designing spaces that are beautiful and functional – architecture is for you.The Bachelor of Architectural Design is the first step to becoming a professional, registered architect in Australia. It's taught by leading academics and researchers at one of the top three architecture schools in Australia.Enjoy the format of studio-based design courses, which provide you with opportunities to develop special areas of interest. You might collaborate with industry, research solutions to design problems, meet real clients, or visit projects.Learn to design in response to climate and context, from lecturers with strong local industry links and an international perspective. You'll study design principles, sustainability, emerging technologies, the history of buildings and culture, and more.On completion, progress to the Master of Architecture to finish your training as a professional architect. The BArchDes is the preferred pathway into the master's program, and aligns with international benchmarks in architectural education.The Bachelor of Architectural Design provides you with the foundational knowledge, technical skills and creative imagination to shape our built environment and design the cities and spaces of tomorrow.FAST FACTSGlobal standingThe UQ School of Architecture was ranked 49th in the world by subject in the 2017 QS World University Rankings. The School was also placed in the top three Australian universities for architecture in the 2015 ERA Outcomes. TEACHING STAFFAward-winning teachersDuring your studies you'll be taught by leading academics, local and international architects, and visiting researchers . In 2015, one of our professors, Paul Memmot, was awarded the Neville Quarry Architectural Education Award – the highest accolade for teaching from the Australian Institute of...