Program Overview

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Architectural Studies and Information Technology

The Bachelor of Architectural Studies at Monash is your first step towards a varied and exciting career in the built environment. Coupled with a Bachelor of Information Technology you’ll be able to combine your creative vision and technical expertise in architecture with IT expertise to set you up for career success.

Why study a Bachelor of Architectural Studies and Bachelor of Information Technology at Monash?

The world is urbanising at a rapid pace and there is an increasing demand for architectural industry experts who can bring a multidimensional approach to a project.

In the Bachelor of Architectural Studies at Monash, you’ll explore the social, political, environmental and economic implications of architectural practice through applied, hands-on learning in a studio environment. You’ll work on real projects in small groups to develop responses to a wide range of social and spatial issues, often with community or embedded in an architectural practice.

Designing and developing buildings and cities is highly complex and relies on understanding the capacity of digital tools.

Complementing your architectural studies with a Bachelor of Information Technology puts you ahead of the competition in advancing your understanding and aptitude in this exciting area of architecture. Whether your interest lies in game design, developing apps, urban modelling or building information management (BIM), this double degree will give you the tools and expertise to set you up for career success.

You can combine the Bachelor of Architectural Studies with any of the four majors in the Bachelor of Information Technology:

• Applied cybersecurity
• Business information systems
• Games and immersive media
• Software development

In the final year of your double degree you will undertake a capstone unit bringing your two chosen areas of study together in a unique applied project.

Where will the Bachelor of Architectural Studies and Bachelor of Information Technology take you?

Whether you want to focus on data modelling to inform architectural design or to build worlds for games or become a geospatial analyst, our unique program combinations prepare you to take on a critical role in shaping the world around us.

By blending your architectural studies with an IT degree, you’ll be equipped to respond to the dynamic, multifaceted needs of contemporary architecture. We’ll train you to think in future-oriented ways and give you the confidence to engage with and respond to the challenges of our time, such as climate change and equitable access to housing.

On completion of the four-year double degree program, you can enter into an exciting career in the built environment. Some career options include: BIM modeller, BIM manager, game designer, app designer, urban modeller, geospatial analyst, and more.

Become an architect

You can also choose to continue on your journey with us to becoming a registered architect. To become a registered architect in Australia, you need to complete an accredited course, such as the Monash Master of Architecture.

On successful completion of the Bachelor of Architectural Studies in any of our double degree combinations, you’re guaranteed a place in our accredited Master of Architecture.

The Master of Architecture at Monash is accredited by the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA), as well as the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA), and is also recognised by the Board of Architects Malaysia (Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia - LAM), among others.

To become an architect in Victoria, you’ll also need to meet the professional practice requirements of the Architectural Registration Board of Victoria. If you want to work as an architect outside Victoria, check your local registration board for more information on professional requirements for entry into the profession, as these may vary.

You can also choose to combine the Bachelor of Architectural Studies with:

• Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Design
• Bachelor of Fine Art

Course Details

Location

• On-campus at Caulfield: Full time

Duration

• 4 years (full time). To qualify as a registered architect, you also need to complete the Master of Architecture (2 years full time) and undertake two years of professional practice.

Start date

• First semester (February)

Qualification

• Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Bachelor of Information Technology

Alternative exits

• Bachelor of Architectural Studies
• Bachelor of Information Technology

Fees

Information about fees

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements (International students)

You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course.

Minimum age requirements

At the time of enrolment in a course at Monash University, you must be at least 17 years of age.

Academic entry requirements

All Monash undergraduate courses require you to have successfully completed a minimum of an Australian Year 12 qualification (or equivalent) and achieve the required academic entry score. Most Monash faculties generally use your most recent studies for admission however other guidelines may apply where your prior qualification may be considered.

English entry requirements

All Monash undergraduate courses require you to satisfy English entry requirements in one of the following ways:

English subject (Australian Year 12 equivalent)

You can meet English entry requirements if you have completed an English subject in your prior secondary studies that is equivalent to an Australian Year 12 level (score requirements also apply).

Language of instruction

You can meet English entry requirements if you have completed half a year of full time study (equivalent to 24 Monash credit points) at Australian VET Diploma (AQF level 5) or higher (or equivalent) at an institution where English is the language of instruction, communication and assessment for all aspects of study for the whole of the educational institution.

English tests

If you have not met English entry requirements as outlined above, Monash accepts the following English tests where the entry scores for this course are as follows:

Prerequisite subject requirements

All Monash University undergraduate courses require you to have previously studied and achieved required Australian level standards in specific subject known as prerequisite subjects.

Architectural Studies

Part A. Architecture design studios

Architecture design studio units bring together a range of complex issues inherent in the production of architecture: material, structure, program, site, history and representation. They focus on the architectural project as a process of investigation, critical observation and experimentation. Design studios foreground the development of architectural designs through material and three-dimensional testing of ideas. They combine various design, technical, conceptual, historical and professional issues into creative architectural outcomes across a range of scales and types of projects.

Part B. Architectural performance studies

Architectural performance studies units cover the integration of material, structural, construction and environmental conditions within the context of responsible and sustainable practices. Studies begin with the exploration of construction and materials through models and drawings. They expand to consider structural systems and environmental systems, including human comfort and energy usage. Studies culminate with a comprehensive integration of building systems and the introduction of relevant professional practices. Across the units, issues are explored through design projects including the use of physical and digital models for performance analysis.

Part C. Positions and dialogues study

Positions and dialogues units cover the multiple histories, theories, perspectives and knowledge systems that inform the discipline of architecture. Beginning with a faculty wide unit that introduces Indigenous Australian creative practices and approaches to Country, you will go on to explore the formation of the discipline of architecture along with the shifting role of the architect. These units engage with contemporary, social, political, cultural and technical ideas and how architectural practitioners shape their work in response to these. You’ll carry out co-research and collaborative writing and editing, and work with your peers to plan, co-author and co-edit a piece of architectural research that communicates architectural ideas for a broad audience.

Part D. Communication studies

In the communications units you’ll be introduced to concepts, tools and techniques for the representation of architectural ideas in two and three dimensions including drawing, physical and digital model making and computer aided design (CAD). You’ll learn to select appropriate tools and methods to communicate a variety of architectural design ideas and explore the principles and uses of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in architectural design and project delivery, engaging with Building Information Modelling (BIM), Rule-based Systems, and Digital Fabrication.

Part E. Occupational health and safety study

This will introduce you to occupational health, safety and environmental training particularly within the context of studying art, design and architecture.

Information Technology

Part A. Information Technology specified study

This will provide you with foundation skills and knowledge for your IT education and ensure a breadth of understanding of IT and its applications in organisations and society.

Part B. Information Technology listed major

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one area of information technology. You will develop the practical and theoretical skills and knowledge in your chosen major needed to successfully plan, develop, implement and evaluate information products and systems.

Making the application

Future students

Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Current Monash students

You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.

Fees

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee

Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2025 are:

A$52,400