Bachelor of Architectural Design

Program Overview

Griffith University's 3-year Bachelor of Architectural Design program equips students with the foundational knowledge and skills for a career in architecture. Emphasizing sustainability and urban design, the program features studio work, fieldwork, and practical experiences. Graduates are prepared to work as architects or in other built environment professions, with a pathway to Griffith's Master of Architecture.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This 3-year, full-time Bachelor of Architectural Design program equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary for a path toward becoming licensed architects, as it serves as a stepping stone to Griffith University's Master of Architecture. The program emphasizes sustainability and urban design, with students learning about urban systems, designing buildings, and all aspects of the built environment. It features studio work, fieldwork, and practical experiences. Graduates are well-prepared to work as architects or in other built environment professions.

Outline:

The Bachelor of Architectural Design program at Griffith University has a course structure that includes both core courses and electives. The core courses provide the foundational knowledge and skills required for a career in architecture. Electives allow students to tailor their education to their specific interests. The core courses in the program include:

Year 1

• Studio 2 Sectioned Spaces and Places (20 credit points)
• Introduction to Structures (10 credit points)
• Construction Material and Practice (10 credit points)
• Design Studio 1 Bodies in Space and Place (20 credit points)
• Designer Languages (10 credit points)
• Understanding Australian Cities (10 credit points)

Year 2

• Studio 3 - Contextual Response (20 credit points)
• Operative Architectural History (10 credit points)
• Communicating Design Ideas and Industry Software (10 credit points)
• Design Studio 4 - Contextual Awareness (20 credit points)
• Sustainable Built Environment Principles (10 credit points)
• Listed Elective (10 credit points)

Year 3

• Design Studio 5 City Systems (20 credit points)
• Building Construction and Services (10 credit points)
• History of Urban and Architectural Typologies (10 credit points)
• Design Studio 6 - Constructional Composition (20 credit points)
• Architectural Documentation (10 credit points)
• Listed Elective (10 credit points)

Assessment:

Students in the Bachelor of Architectural Design program will be assessed in a variety of assignments and exams, including studio projects, essays, presentations, and research projects.

Teaching:

The Bachelor of Architectural Design program is taught by a team of experienced and knowledgeable lecturers, most of whom are practicing architects. This ensures that students are receiving the most up-to-date information on design trends and best practices.

Careers:

The field of architecture offers a variety of career opportunities for graduates. Graduates may work in architecture firms, construction companies, or government agencies. They may also work as consultants or entrepreneurs. The skills and knowledge acquired in the Bachelor of Architectural Design program prepare students to succeed in these careers.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

• Indicative annual tuition fee: $39,000 per year (2024 indicative annual fee)
• International students pay tuition fees.
• Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
• The tuition fee for students who commence their program prior to 2014 is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student commenced the program.
• The tuition fee for students who commence their program from 2014 onwards is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.
• If an International student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.
• If an undergraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will be provided with a domestic fee-paying place.
• If a postgraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth supported place (subject to availability) or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.
• If a research student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.