UndergraduateArchitecture
Bachelor of Design (Architecture)
University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Design (Architecture) at the University of Newcastle teaches students to design spaces that shape communities. From day one, students work in a collaborative studio with 24/7 access, creating and developing their ideas alongside peers. Through hands-on, project-based learning, students tackle real-world challenges, build a strong design portfolio and explore how architecture responds to climate challenges and supports diverse communities, providing a foundation for the Master of Architecture.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Core: Construction Technology
- Construction Ecology
- Digital Communication in the Built Environment
- History and Theory in the Built Environment 1
- Country Led Practice in the Built Environment
- Visual Communication in the Built Environment
- Architecture Studio 2
- Architecture Studio 1
- History and Theory in the Built Environment 2
- Architecture Studio 3
- Architecture Studio 4
- Work Integrated Learning in the Built Environment
- Advanced Construction Technology
- Performance and Sustainability of the Built Environment
- History and Theory in the Built Environment 3
- Architecture Studio 5
- Architecture Studio 6
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
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On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Full registration as an architect needs the accredited Master of Architecture plus logged practical experience and the Architectural Practice Examination, on top of the skills assessment.
Assessed by Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC).
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