Degree Transfer Extended Design (Architecture)
Our Degree Transfer Extended Design (Architecture) program is tailored to prepare you for Year 2 of the Bachelor of Design (Architecture) at the University of Newcastle. It provides a pathway into one of Australia’s best design schools. Your offer is also packaged with Master of Architecture to give you the option of practising as a professional architect upon graduation.
The University of Newcastle is ranked top 150 in the world for Architecture and the Built Environment* and No 3 in Australia for overall satisfaction**. You will complete Work Integrated Learning (WIL) as part of your degree. More than half of your design courses in the bachelor’s degree are spent in the architecture studio.
* QS Worlding University Rankings by Subject 2023
** Course Experience Questionnaire 2020 – 2021 – Undergraduate Architecture and Built Environment
Intakes
- March
- Oct
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
Support Services
Our Student Services Team’s focus is to help students make the most of their time at the College and overcome any challenges they might face. Our team is available to meet to discuss any issues or concerns at any time, both face to face or online.
Academic Guidance
Our Student Experience Team works closely with the College’s academics to monitor students’ academic performance and help students manage their workload to successfully progress to their degree of choice. During the study term, students are also invited to attend regular Progress Consultations in which they can discuss their academic performance, raise concerns and provide feedback.
Student Engagement
A range of online and on campus events and workshops is held throughout the year and advertised via email. These interactive events aim to provide further support to students and connect them to our vibrant student community.
College students are also welcome to join one or more of the over 100 University clubs and societies available at the University of Newcastle. Joining a club or society is the best way to make friends, improve your English skills and make the most of your time at University. Find out more here.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Either the ISC or CBSE Year 12 with 50% across 4 academic subjects; or all State Board Year 12 with 55% across 4 academic subjects
IELTS Academic
(including IELTS One Skill Retake)
5.5 overall (all bands 5.0 or above) or equivalent
Degree Transfer – all programs
5.5 overall (Speaking and Writing band 5.5 or above with no band below 5.0) or equivalent
iBT TOEFL
50 overall (15 or above in Speaking and Writing)
PTE Academic
46,48
- Course Code: 113051E
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year 04 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
39600 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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