Program start date | Application deadline |
2025-03-01 | - |
2025-07-01 | - |
Program Overview
Course Essentials
Application Intake
Qualification
Undergraduate Certificate in Architecture
Duration
This course is 6 months full-time or equivalent part-time study. Students can commence in either semester 1 or 2.
Credit
A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.
Location
The Curtin campuses or teaching locations where units of this course are offered.
- Curtin Perth
Course Outline
Overview
Are you a creative thinker who is fascinated by construction and innovative design?
In this course, you will explore the connection between architecture, culture, and daily life. You’ll study building design and construction, and learn to express architectural ideas in different mediums including reports, models, and multimedia.
You'll also have the opportunity to gain insights into architectural design skills informed by critical thinking, sustainability, technical skills, and sociocultural understanding.
After completing this undergraduate certificate, you may qualify for entry into Curtin's Bachelor of Applied Science (Architectural Science) and be eligible for credit for the four units completed (which will reduce the time needed to gain your bachelor degree).
What You'll Learn
- Apply principles and concepts of architecture in a variety of contexts relevant to paraprofessional work and/or further learning
- Apply critical and creative thinking and problem-solving skills to generate innovative solutions to architecture problems
- Use technology appropriately to communicate effectively with clients, planning approvers, builders, and other relevant industry professionals
- Consider global perspectives on architecture and international architecture standards
- Demonstrate respect for Indigenous values, cultures, and knowledges and consider Indigenous perspectives
Fees and Scholarships
Australian and New Zealand Student Indicative Fees
2025 Fee Year
- $5,600*
- Commonwealth supported
Location
2025
Semester 1
- On campus
Semester 2
- On campus
All endeavours are made to ensure location information for courses is up to date but please note they are subject to change.
How to Apply
Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice
- Curtin Perth
Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.
Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL)
Use Your Experience to Get Credit Towards Your Degree
Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.
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