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Bachelor of Architecture - Queensland University of Technology |
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| QTAC code: | | 412372; Dfee: 412376 |
| | Domestic entry: | | February |
| | Past rank cut-off: | | 90. Admission to this course is based on prior study entry requirements in addition to a rank. Please refer to Additional Admission Information. Dfee places were not offered last year. |
| | OP Guarantee: | | Yes |
| | CRICOS code: | | 052308E |
| | International entry: | | February |
| | Course duration (full-time): | | 5 years full-time |
| | Total credit points: | | 480 |
| | Standard credit points/full-time semester: | | 48 |
| | Campus: | | Gardens Point |
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Why choose this course?
The Bachelor of Architecture course balances workplace learning with theory-based units which focus on architectural design, technology and science and the study of context in which architecture is practised
Additional Admission Information
The AR48 Bachelor of Architecture course has been replaced by DE40 Bachelor of Design (Architectural Studies) from 2006 onwards. There will be no intake into the AR48 course in 2008 with the exception of QTAC applicants commencing their studies with at least 240 credit points of advanced standing (academic credit); i.e. those students who will be starting in the fourth year of the program.
If offered a place you are not required to lodge an academic credit form, as academic credit will be awarded by QUT before the census date of your first teaching period.
After being awarded this credit and if you wish to seek for additional academic credit, you are then required to lodge anApplication for Academic Credit formfor that additional credit by thedue date and subject QUT rules.
International Students Course Structure - 6 years
International students enrol in the full time course structure for years 1 - 3 and the flexible full time structure for years 4 - 6. Prior to entering year 4, students may seek approval from the course coordinator to enrol in the full time course structure allowing them to complete in 5 years. To be eligible for the full time course structure (years 4-5), students must have completed 20 recognised weeks of approved employment which will be credited to the requirements of the unit Practical Experience B."
Early Exit Option
Students may elect to complete their studies after three years full-time (288 credit points). Students who select this option will graduate with The Bachelor of Built Environment (Architectural Studies), which is a pre-professional degree in architecture.
Professional Recognition
Graduates of the Bachelor of Architecture degree meet the academic requirements for membership of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects and, following one year of post-graduate architectural experience, are eligible to undertake the registration examinations of the Board of Architects of Queensland.
Special course requirements
A Bachelor of Architecture student must be engaged in approved employment for at least 72 recognised weeks within the last 2-3 years of the course (ADB796 Practice Experience B). Prior to entering Year 4 Semester 1 students enrolled in the full time course structure, must have completed 20 recognised weeks of approved employment which will be credited to the requirements of Practice Experience B. Students enrolled in the flexible full-time course structure must be engaged in approved employment for at least 48 recognised weeks within the first 3 years of the course (ADB795 Practice Experience A).
Course Structure
| Code | Title | | NOTE: | | | Prior to entering Year 4 Semester 1 in the full time course structure, students must have completed 20 recognised weeks of approved employment which will be credited to the requirements of Practice Experience B. | | Year 4 - Semester 1 | | ADB007 | Architectural Design 7 | | ADB013 | Contextual Studies 3 | | ADB025 | Technology and Science 5 | | Year 4 - Semester 2 | | ADB008 | Architectural Design 8 | | ADB026 | Technology and Science 6 | | ADB031 | Professional Studies 1 | | ADB051 | Architectural Research 1 | | Year 5 - Semester 1 | | ADB009 | Architectural Design 9 | | ADB052 | Architectural Research 2 | | ADB067 | Elective Architectural Applications | | ADB932 | Professional Studies 2 | | Year 5 - Semester 2 | | ADB014 | Contextual Studies 4 | | ADB033 | Professional Studies 3 | | ADB053 | Architectural Project | | ADB796-1 | Practice Experience B | | ADB796-2 | Practice Experience B | | Special Course Notes | | 1 | Students must complete all units in the Years 1, 2 & 3 prior to enrolling in any unit in the Year 4 schedule of AR48. The course coordinator may consider cases of special hardship. | | 2 | Students must meet pre-requisites in all subjects. | | 3 | Students who have not completed 20 recognised weeks of approved employment at the end of year 3 should consult with the course coordintaor regarding their 4th year enrolment program. | | 4 | Late penalties for late assignments apply. | | 5 | Course will involve compulsory field work within some units. |
Potential careers
Architect
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