Bachelor of the Built Environment (Architecture)
Design your future with a Bachelor of the Built Environment (Architecture) (ABB001) delivered in partnership with the University of Canberra. From the Opera House to the humble townhouse, Architects all over the world bring their passion for the environment (natural and built), aesthetics and cutting-edge design to life. UC's Bachelor of Built Environment (Architecture) will connect you with the skills and knowledge necessary to begin your journey towards becoming an architect in a rapidly changing globalised era.
Immerse yourself into an ever-evolving world where ideas are brought to life through design, creativity, digital imagination and technical realisation. Help shape the world around us and make an important contribution to the promotion of a more sustainable built environment.
Discover the power and possibility that comes from working in collaborative Architectural studios while exploring the history and theory, technology, digital production and communication methods embedded in this discipline.
Study a Bachelor of the Built Environment (Architecture) at UC and you will:
develop an informed critique of architecture as both a creative and professional practice
understand the ethical responsibilities of the profession to society and the environment
formulate architectural design proposals underpinned by rigorous analysis, critique and reflection
apply a range of contemporary and agile skills that inform interpretive, compositional and technical outcomes.
Work Integrated Learning is embedded in this course, providing you with opportunities for direct industry engagement during each stage of your degree. A feature of the course includes engaging with leading design professionals and industry practitioners to gain valuable real-world architectural experience by delivering a series of ‘live’ projects. Internships at local, national and international architecture firms are also promoted.
Campus Information
Greater Brisbane
Intakes
- Jan
- April
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Working on a student visa
If you're a student visa holder you can work in Australia while you're studying. You are permitted to start working once you have commenced your TAFE Queensland course. During semester, you can work up to 40 hours per fortnight and during semester holidays you can work as many hours as you like.
Some TAFE Queensland courses include unpaid work experience as part of your course. If vocational placement is required as part of your course, these hours are not counted in the 40 hours per fortnight.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 / 3 / 4 years depending on the Regional centres and other regional areas
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
INDIA
- Year 10 - All India Secondary School Certificate, Indian Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary School Certificate
- Senior School Certificate (awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education) 4 Academic - English must be at 70% or above with other three subjects each 65% or above
NEPAL
- School Leaving Certificate (SLC)
- School Leaving Certificate + Higher Secondary Certificate - Grade average of 60 and above for grade 11 and 12 results (combined for final results)
- School Leaving Certificate + Proficiency Certificate - Grade average of 60 and above for grade 11 and 12 results (combined for final results)
To enrol in a course at TAFE Queensland, you must meet all entry requirements. These requirements are different for and specific to each course.
They may include:
- English language proficiency levels
- subject prerequisites
- course specific entry requirements
- a portfolio submission or audition prior to entry for many of our creative courses.
While not an entry requirement for the majority of our courses, we do strongly recommend having a minimum previous education level:
- Year 10 / 11 or equivalent for foundation skills and certificate courses
- Year 12 or equivalent for diploma and higher education courses
Minimum age requirement
At TAFE Queensland we want to see our students succeed. We are an adult learning environment, but we also provide education and training to younger students. If you are under the age of 18, you will be required to meet further entry requirements.
English language requirements
For international students wanting to study at TAFE Queensland you must have a minimum English language skill level. If English is not your first language, you must have a minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic score.
This minimum score is dependent on the study level you plan to complete:
- For certificate III, certificate IV, diploma* and advanced diploma courses: overall 5.5 (with no score lower than 5.0)
- For higher education (associate degree and above) courses: overall 6.5 (with no score lower than 6.0)
*Some courses and passport nationalities may require higher IELTS (Academic) scores than the minimum of IELTS 5.5 and/or include specific sub-score requirements. These will be detailed in the important information section of the course information page.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
24060 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A