Undergraduate
Architecture
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The University of Western Australia(M355) 35 Stirling Highway Perth Western Australia 6009
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(+61 8) 6488 3939
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1800 653 050
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Careers and further study
This major opens up a world of future study pathways and career options.
Career Pathways
Architect
Further Study
Master of Architecture
Fees and scholarships
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Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers, mature-age applicants and those with previous tertiary study. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.
Minimum entry requirements
- 8
- 525
- 3.3
- 27
- 8
- 66
- 60
- 270
- 75
- 80
- 320
- 8
- 7
Direct Pathways for high school leavers
- UWARA
- BA + MArch
- No
- ATAR only
- Completion of a UWA bachelor’s degree with a WAM of 60 per cent and co-requisite majors in Architecture.
[1] This pathway is also available through the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours). Students taking this pathway require an ATAR of 98.00.
[2] Bachelor of Philosophy students will take an additional year to complete this pathway.
Admission requirements
Pathways for mature-age students
English competency
How to apply
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Course details
About the course
The Architecture double major prepares you for postgraduate studies by introducing a range of technologies and production methods that encourage you to imagine different design outcomes and to create drawings, models and prototypes.
Quick details
- Available 2020 (Bachelor of Arts) / 2021 (Bachelor of Environmental Design)
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- 21-25 hours per week, plus own study time
- Undergraduate
- MJD-ARCTA
- 3 years (BA/BEnvDes); 4 years (BPhil [Hons])
Course Structure
Architecture is only available as a degree-specific double major.
As well as the units specified in your major, you will study broadening units outside your main area of study.
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A global approach
Up to half of School of Design academic staff have an international background, which exposes you to global ways of thinking and learning. Our international outlook, forward-thinking approach and commitment to local communities translate into a rich web of contacts and collaborative opportunities. Through a range of partnerships, you'll have opportunities to learn with guidance from leading international and national architectural firms, as well as local government departments and councils. You can enjoy overseas study opportunities – recent destinations include Lisbon, Singapore, Bangkok, Athens and Harbin. The School has a large international exchange program, which continues to grow.
Excellent facilities
At the School of Design, you’ll have access to well-equipped facilities including:
- Studio spaces
- Design Hub, a working space with senior student mentors available for assistance
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Digital fabrication equipment such as plastic extrusion 3D printers, laser cutters and CNC milling machines
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Multiple computer labs with 24-hour access
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Printmaking studio with etching presses and spray booths
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Multimedia production facilities
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Cullity Gallery, where you’ll have the opportunity to exhibit your work.
Cullity Gallery
Cullity Gallery
Design Hub
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Bachelor of Environmental Design
Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
Course Accreditation
Architecture
Master of Architecture graduate Zac Evangelisti
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