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Students
Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
6 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Architecture | Building Design | Construction Management
Area of study
Architecture and Construction
Education type
On campus
Course Language
English
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2025-03-01-
2025-07-01-
About Program

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.


Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Specialisations

Specialisations Available from Humanities and Science

  1. Actuarial Financial Mathematics Specialisation
  2. Advertising Design Specialisation
  3. Animation and Game Design Specialisation
  4. Anthropology and Sociology Specialisation
  5. Asian Studies Specialisation
  6. Chinese Language Specialisation
  7. Construction Management Specialisation
  8. Creative Writing Specialisation
  9. Design Thinking and Visual Communication Specialisation
  10. Designing Fashion Specialisation
  11. Digital Design Specialisation
  12. Digital and Social Media Specialisation
  13. English and Cultural Studies Specialisation
  14. Environmental Planning Specialisation
  15. Fashion Design Specialisation
  16. Fashion Marketing Specialisation
  17. Fine Art Specialisation
  18. Geography Specialisation
  19. Graphic Design Specialisation
  20. Graphics Specialisation
  21. History Specialisation
  22. Illustration Specialisation
  23. Interior Architecture – Applied Interior Design Specialisation
  24. Interior Architecture Specialisation
  25. International Development Specialisation
  26. Journalism Specialisation
  27. Landscape and Natural Resource Management Specialisation
  28. Photography Specialisation
  29. Principles of Planning Specialisation
  30. Professional Writing Specialisation
  31. Screen Production Specialisation
  32. Social Inclusion and Equity Specialisation
  33. Social Justice Specialisation
  34. Surveying and Spatial Sciences Specialisation
  35. Theatre Arts Specialisation
  36. Urban Design and Planning Specialisation
  37. Web Media Specialisation
  38. Web Presence Specialisation

Bachelor of Commerce Specialisations

Specialisations Available from Humanities and Science

  1. Actuarial Financial Mathematics Specialisation
  2. Advertising Design Specialisation
  3. Animation and Game Design Specialisation
  4. Anthropology and Sociology Specialisation
  5. Asian Studies Specialisation
  6. Chinese Language Specialisation
  7. Construction Management Specialisation
  8. Corporate Screen Production Specialisation
  9. Creative Writing Specialisation
  10. Design Thinking and Visual Communication Specialisation
  11. Designing Fashion Specialisation
  12. Digital Design Specialisation
  13. Digital and Social Media Specialisation
  14. English and Cultural Studies Specialisation
  15. Environmental Planning Specialisation
  16. Fashion Design Specialisation
  17. Fine Art Specialisation
  18. Geography Specialisation
  19. Graphic Design Specialisation
  20. Graphics Specialisation
  21. History Specialisation
  22. Illustration Specialisation
  23. Interior Architecture – Applied Interior Design Specialisation
  24. Interior Architecture Specialisation
  25. International Development Specialisation
  26. Journalism Specialisation
  27. Landscape and Natural Resource Management Specialisation
  28. Photography Specialisation
  29. Principles of Planning Specialisation
  30. Professional Writing Specialisation
  31. Screen Production Specialisation
  32. Social Inclusion and Equity Specialisation
  33. Social Justice Specialisation
  34. Surveying and Spatial Sciences Specialisation
  35. Theatre Arts Specialisation
  36. Urban Design and Planning Specialisation
  37. Web Media Specialisation
  38. Web Presence Specialisation

Bachelor of Innovation Specialisations

Specialisations Available from Humanities, Science, and the Centre for Aboriginal Studies

  1. Advertising Design Specialisation
  2. Animation and Game Design Specialisation
  3. Asian Studies Specialisation
  4. Biological Diversity Minor
  5. Climate Change Science Minor
  6. Construction Management Specialisation
  7. Corporate Screen Production Specialisation
  8. Creative Writing Specialisation
  9. Design Thinking and Visual Communication Specialisation
  10. Designing Fashion Specialisation
  11. Digital and Social Media Specialisation
  12. Environmental Management Minor
  13. Environmental Planning Specialisation
  14. Fashion Design Specialisation
  15. Fine Art Specialisation
  16. Food Science Minor
  17. Forensic Studies Minor
  18. Geophysics Minor
  19. Geospatial Technology Minor
  20. Go Global – Internship Specialisation 1
  21. Go Practice – Internship Specialisation 1
  22. Graphic Design Specialisation
  23. Graphics Specialisation
  24. Illustration Specialisation
  25. Indigenous Australian Cultural Studies Specialisation
  26. Interior Architecture – Applied Interior Design Specialisation
  27. Interior Architecture Specialisation
  28. International Development Specialisation
  29. Landscape Restoration Minor
  30. Landscape and Natural Resource Management Specialisation
  31. Mapping and Land Planning Minor
  32. Metallurgy Minor
  33. Mining Minor
  34. Optimisation Minor
  35. Photography Specialisation
  36. Principles of Planning Specialisation
  37. Screen Production Specialisation
  38. Social Inclusion and Equity Specialisation
  39. Social Justice Specialisation
  40. Strategic Studies Specialisation
  41. Theatre Arts Specialisation
  42. Urban Design and Planning Specialisation
  43. Web Media Specialisation
  44. Web Presence Specialisation
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