About the course

Architecture enhances people’s lives through the creation of meaningful human environments. Many key challenges of contemporary society - such as sustainability, housing affordability, ageing-in-place, city living and community building - often involve spatial issues. Architecture applies a holistic way of thinking and acting to combine creative design processes and technical skills with understandings of human, cultural and environmental issues. Your first step on this journey is the Bachelor of Arts (Architecture) program. In the three-year Bachelor of Arts (Architecture) degree you will learn to design architectural projects, big and small, for residential and public spaces in urban, suburban and other contexts. You’ll research historic and contemporary architecture, make precise drawings and diagrams, and use physical and three-dimensional digital models while developing your creative and critical thinking.

　　Our program combines theory classes with practical studios. In the theory classes, you will analyse the world we live in. You’ll apply this knowledge and skills in studios as you design built environments and speculate about future possibilities for human occupation and ecological repair. You will develop your sense of ethical, social and environmental responsibility as you learn to understand diverse cultures and contexts and apply building technology and environmental science knowledge to solve increasingly complex design scenarios. Our holistic approach to education, including classes in ethics and philosophy, and the opportunity to study a Minor in a discipline complementary to architecture, will extend your learning beyond the traditional architectural curriculum and prepare you for a dynamic professional life. Popular Minors that work well with Architecture are Archaeology, History, Environmental Management and Photography. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Fremantle
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Fremantle
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Fremantle
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Fremantle
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Fremantle
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Fremantle

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Notre Dame Australia

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy minimum requirements outlined at admission requirements. These include those relating to age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly ? your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. Eligible applicants are encouraged to provide examples of creative work as part of the admissions process.

　　The examples should demonstrate creative thinking. They may include:

　　Work created in Visual Arts, Design or other classes

　　Examples of photographic work

　　Examples of models or hand crafted artefacts

　　Sketches, diagrams or drawings related to a creative interest, hobby or job

　　When preparing your submission, please follow these guidelines:

　　Submit a single digital document of no more than 5 pages.

　　You can include scans, photographs, or drawings of up to 5 creative works.

　　You are welcome to embed movies, videos, or similar types of your creative works into the digital document, or include web links.

　　You will not be able to upload digital files larger than 5mb.

　　The work submitted must be your own work, not your reflections or critique of someone else?s work.

　　Some advice:

　　Consider which creative works to include. This is your opportunity to bring together the examples that best demonstrate your creative abilities.

　　Think about how you curate your images and creative works. For example, you can tell a story by arranging the images in a specific order, or showing your work from certain angles.

　　You may include short (no more than 50 words) descriptions for each of the pieces.

　　Applicants with recent Secondary Education:

　　Indicative ATAR of 80 or equivalent with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) OR Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 28 OR Completed AQF Diploma or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD).

　　Applicants with Higher Education Study

　　Other university studies completed at undergraduate level or higher, a minimum of 2 successfully completed subjects.

　　Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.

　　Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

　　Completed AQF Diploma or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

　　Applicants with Work and Life Experience

　　Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then, but with relevant work and life experience. Such experience may include, but is not limited to:

　　STAT scores of at least 150 in the Multiple Choice section and 150 in the Written English section are required OR Mature-age completion of two Year 12 WACE or HSC exams with a resulting ATAR of 80 or above OR Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) or equivalent results if these have been completed within the last 5 years. Please note: all applicants must be of school leaving age or older to apply.

　　IELTS Academic - 6.5 overall, with no individual band score lower than 6.0

　　TOEFL (iBT) - 84 overall, with no score lower than 21 in writing and no other band score lower than 17

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 73.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The University of Notre Dame Australia. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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