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Students
Tuition Fee
AUD 39,600
Per course
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
16 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Foundation
Major
Architecture | Building Design | Construction Management
Area of study
Architecture and Construction
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
AUD 39,600
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2024-03-01-
2024-10-01-
About Program

Program Overview


Degree Transfer Extended Design (Architecture)

KEY FACTS

  • Duration: 3 semesters (16 months)
  • Intakes: March and October
  • Location: Newcastle
  • Program Fee: $39,600 (Additional Fees will apply)
  • CRICOS Code: E

OVERVIEW

Our Degree Transfer Extended Design (Architecture) program is tailored to prepare you for Year 2 of the Bachelor of Design (Architecture) at the University of Newcastle. It provides a pathway into one of Australia’s best design schools. Your offer is also packaged with Master of Architecture to give you the option of practising as a professional architect upon graduation. The University of Newcastle is ranked top 150 in the world for Architecture and the Built Environment* and No 3 in Australia for overall satisfaction**. You will complete Work Integrated Learning (WIL) as part of your degree. More than half of your design courses in the bachelor’s degree are spent in the architecture studio.


Pathway

In your first semester of your Degree Transfer Extended program, you will study a bridging program consisting of five courses: Academic English, Accounting, Economics, Commercial Law Fundamentals, and Statistics. You will then go on to study the same curriculum as the Year 1 bachelor’s degree university students plus Academic English A and B, and receive 80 credit points for the Bachelor of Design (Architecture).


Upon successful completion of the Degree Transfer Extended Design (Architecture) program, you will enter Year 2 of the Bachelor of Design (Architecture) at the University of Newcastle.


Entry Requirements

For more information about English entry requirements and the academic entry requirements for your country of origin, please refer to our Entry Requirements page.


Course Structure

Thirteen core courses

  • ICEN7100 Academic English
  • ICAC7100 Accounting
  • ICEC7100 Economics
  • ICLG7101 Commercial Law Fundamentals
  • ICST7100 Statistics
  • ARBE1102 Construction Ecology 1
  • ARBE1201 Visual Communication in the Built Environment
  • ARBE1222 Architecture Studio 1
  • ARBE1103 Digital Communication in the Built Environment
  • ARBE1104 History and Theory in the Built Environment 1
  • ARBE1220 Architecture Studio 2
  • ICEN7101 Academic English A
  • ICEN7102 Academic English B

*ARBE1222 Architecture Studio 1 and ARBE1220 Architecture Studio 2 are 20-credit-point courses.


Scholarships

Please see Scholarships page for more information.


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About University

The University of Newcastle College of International Education (CIE)


Overview:

The University of Newcastle College of International Education (CIE) is the official international college of the University of Newcastle, Australia. It provides alternative pathways to over 130 undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs at the University of Newcastle in a supportive environment designed to ensure a successful transition to further study.


Services Offered:

    Foundation Studies:

    Prepares students for undergraduate studies in various disciplines.

    Foundation Studies in Medicine:

    A specific pathway for students aiming to pursue medical degrees.

    Express Preparation Program:

    Intensive programs for students who need to improve their English language skills before starting their degree.

    Degree Transfer:

    Allows students to transfer credits from previous studies to complete a degree at the University of Newcastle. This program is offered in various disciplines, including Business, Commerce, Construction Management, Design (Architecture), Engineering, Information Technology, and Media and Communication.

    Pre-Master’s Program:

    Prepares students for postgraduate studies in Business and Information Technology.

Student Life and Campus Experience:

    Student Services:

    Provides support and guidance to students throughout their studies.

    Orientation:

    Helps students adjust to university life and the new environment.

    Accommodation:

    Offers various accommodation options for students.

    Student Wellbeing:

    Provides resources and support for students' mental and physical health.

    Study in Newcastle:

    Provides information about life in Newcastle, including its vibrant city life, friendly community, and affordable living.

Key Reasons to Study There:

    Access to The University of Newcastle:

    Students gain access to world-class facilities and personalized services on the University's campus.

    Newcastle – one of Australia’s most liveable cities:

    Students can experience the bustling coastal city life in a friendly and affordable environment.

Academic Programs:

    Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degree Programs:

    CIE offers pathways to over 130 undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs at the University of Newcastle.

Total programs
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