Bachelor of Design (Architecture)
Course information
When you choose to study Deakin’s Bachelor of Design (Architecture) you choose a path of discovery, exploring the creative possibilities of architectural design and its potential to make a positive impact on the built environment. Discover architectural ideas through cutting-edge content, develop your creativity and gain a practical understanding of the built environment and its relationship with the community through meaningful and sustainable design, from houses to high-rise projects.
You’ll gain practical skills studying real-world projects in a studio environment and develop your ability to generate, analyse and communicate your own ideas. You’ll learn to integrate creative thinking with technical necessities and develop skills that allow you to examine and shape the places we inhabit, including all building types, spaces and locations. Gain work-ready skills in computer-aided design, drawing and digital fabrications.
Why choose Deakin
Career outcomes
Deakin architecture graduates work across the globe, from the UK, Berlin and Oslo to China, Dubai and the US. Our graduates have pursued the following roles:
- 3D architectural modeller
- architectural consultant or designer
- building designer
- building project manager
- design coordinator
- quantity surveyor
- structural drafter.
Once you’ve completed further studies in a Master of Architecture and have gained your registration to practice, you can pursue a career as a practising architect and work in private architectural practices, government organisations, property development, or other building and design fields.
Professional recognition
Undergoing regular and rigorous review processes carried out by external professional bodies means that this course maintains its quality and industry relevance.
This course also forms step one of a five year program comprising the three year Bachelor of Design (Architecture) followed by the two year Master of Architecture.
When the five year program has been successfully completed you have an accredited academic qualification and on your way to becoming a registered architect with the ARVB Architects Registration Board of Victoria.
Validated and recognised by the Board of Architects Malaysia (Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia) this course is included on their List of Recognised Architectural Programmes.
