Undergraduate

Architecture

Architecture is the conceptualisation and design of built forms in response to social, economic, environmental and technological needs.
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Careers and further study

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Pathways

The Architecture extended major provides a range of employment opportunities, including architecture (with further study), urban design (with further study), architectural drafting, architectural education/academia (with further study) or government policy. You could work in architectural and urban design practice, city and regional planning, government agencies, higher education, property development and architectural illustration and modelling.

Career Pathways

The Architecture extended major provides a range of employment opportunities, including architecture (with further study), urban design (with further study), architectural drafting, architectural education/academia (with further study) or government policy. You could work in architectural and urban design practice, city and regional planning, government agencies, higher education, property development and architectural illustration and modelling.

Further Study

If you complete the Architecture extended major at a high enough level, you can proceed to the Master of Architecture. The Master of Architecture (25520) is accredited by the Architects Board of Western Australia through a process administered by the Architects Accreditation Council Australia. 

Completion of an Architecture major to a high enough standard can also lead to further studies in Urban Design (Master's, Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate), Building Information Modelling (Master's or Graduate Diploma), Master of Landscape Architecture (requires additional conversion units), or a Graduate Certificate in Architectural Conservation.

Further Study

If you complete the Architecture extended major at a high enough level, you can proceed to the Master of Architecture. The Master of Architecture (25520) is accredited by the Architects Board of Western Australia through a process administered by the Architects Accreditation Council Australia. 

Completion of an Architecture major to a high enough standard can also lead to further studies in Urban Design (Master's, Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate), Building Information Modelling (Master's or Graduate Diploma), Master of Landscape Architecture (requires additional conversion units), or a Graduate Certificate in Architectural Conservation.

Postgraduate study at UWA

Master of Architecture

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Fees and scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course. For fee type definitions and further assistance, see the Fee Calculator Help page. You can also search our database for scholarships that are relevant to you or this course

Domestic Student Fees

For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study. For a fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”. Fees are subject to annual indexation. Refer to the Handbook to identify the units required. More information on how fees are calculated.

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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.

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Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

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Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying one of these majors, find out the admission details below. 

Minimum entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 75.5
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 254
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 324
Trinity College Foundation
  • 280
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 61
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 56
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 75
Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 75.5
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 254
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 324
Trinity College Foundation
  • 280
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 61
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 56
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 75
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Architecture

Assured Pathways for high school leavers

Minimum ATAR
TISC Codes
  • UK011 (via the Bachelor of Environmental Design)
  • UK005 (via Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours))
Qualifications
  • BEnvDes + MArch
  • BPhil(Hons) + MArch
Duration
Limited places
  • No
Selection criteria
  • ATAR only
Undergraduate major
Conditions for progress to postgraduate study
  • Completion of a UWA bachelor’s degree with a WAM of 60 per cent and extended major 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.

Architecture

Assured Pathways for high school leavers

Admission requirements

For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites.

Admission requirements

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Pathways for mature-age students

If you will be aged 20 years or older on 1 March (for Semester 1 entry) or 1 August (for Semester 2 entry) you qualify for our mature-age-entry pathways.
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Pathways for mature-age students

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

How to apply

The application process to this course is different for the assured and graduate entry pathways, and for international and domestic applicants.

Refer to the below regarding application processes for each of the pathways . More information regarding admission requirements and prerequisites for each pathway can be found on the 'Admission Requirements' tab.

Domestic Pathways

  • Domestic Assured Pathway/School Leaver Entry: Applications are lodged via TISC. Refer to TISC Online for current course codes and application deadlines. 
  • Domestic Graduate Entry: Applications are lodged via GEMSAS, which open and close in accordance with the GEMSAS timeline. All domestic applicants must submit a valid GAMSAT score by the application closing date.

International Pathways

Course details

Architecture provides a rich experience in creative thinking across a broad set of studies bridging the Humanities and the Sciences. It can be defined as the conceptualisation and design of individual buildings and urban landscapes in response to existing and emerging social, economic, environmental and technological needs.

About the course

The Architecture extended 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.

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About the course

The Architecture extended major prepares you for postgraduate studies by introducing a range of technologies and production methods that encourage you to imagine a variety of design outcomes and their applications. You'll be introduced to different technologies and production methods to create drawings, models and prototypes. You'll also make investigations into design communication, sustainable design and relevant historical, theoretical and ethical aspects of architecture. At the end of your degree you'll be able to use your facility for creative and rational inquiry to analyse and provide solutions to design problems.
Architecture

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Weekly contact time
  • 21-25 hours per week, plus own study time
Level of study
  • Undergraduate
Course Code
  • MJD-ARCTA
Full time/part time duration
  • 3 years (BEnvDes); 4 years (BPhil [Hons])
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Architecture

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Weekly contact time
  • 21-25 hours per week, plus own study time
Level of study
  • Undergraduate
Course Code
  • MJD-ARCTA
Full time/part time duration
  • 3 years (BEnvDes); 4 years (BPhil [Hons])
Degrees course is available in
  • Bachelor of Environmental Design
  • Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)

Course Structure

Architecture is only available as a degree-specific extended major.

Course structure details

About the discipline

This course is taught by our expert practitioners and researchers within the School of Design's Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design discipline.

About the discipline

Meet the teachers

As a UWA architecture student, you'll be taught by award-winning practising architects and researchers. 

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Life at the School of Design

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Life at the School of Design

UWA’s School of Design is a collaboration of creative thinkers and makers that includes landscape architects, urban designers, experimental artists, historians and architects.

Why study Architecture at UWA?

  • Award-winning and highly experienced teachers who’ve won international and national awards, have extensive worldwide practice-based experience and local community engagement
  • Learn a comprehensive approach to design for better living. Not limited to the study of one object but also its integration in a larger system with performative, aesthetic, community, ecological and economic consequences

Why study Architecture at UWA?

Alumni story

How Lyndsay is bringing her passion for Architecture back home to Albany

Hear from Lyndsay, UWA Bachelor of Environmental Design and Master of Architecture graduate, about her experience studying at UWA and her life as a graduate architect in Albany.

Read here

Alumni story

How Lyndsay is bringing her passion for Architecture back home to Albany

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.

A global approach

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

  • Digital fabrication equipment such as plastic extrusion 3D printers, laser cutters and CNC milling machines

  • Multiple computer labs with 24-hour access

  • Printmaking studio with etching presses and spray booths

  • Multimedia production facilities

  • Cullity Gallery, where you’ll have the opportunity to exhibit your work.

Excellent facilities

Architecture

You'll learn to

  • create drawings, models and prototypes
  • imagine and create design outcomes and applications
  • analyse design problems and provide solutions
  • analyse historical, theoretical and ethical aspects of architecture
  • employ design communication and sustainable design
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You'll learn to

Course accreditation

Students who complete the Architecture extended major at a sufficiently high level may proceed to the Master of Architecture by Coursework (MArch).

The Master of Architecture (25520) is accredited by the Architects Board of Western Australia through a process administered by the Architects Accreditation Council Australia.

Course accreditation

Design@Home

If you're looking to start your degree in 2025, we're introducing Design@Home through UWA's School of Design, a foundation year program with online and flexible study modes to suit your personal circumstance.

Our program is tailored for everyone, whether you're based in a regional or remote area within WA, or beyond. 

This dedicated first-year program combines online learning with short immersive in-person experiences and has been developed for students enrolling in the Bachelor of Environmental Design degree with a major in Architecture or Landscape Architecture. 

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Design@Home

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See what our students are up to by following the School of Design Facebook page, School of Design Instagram account and School of Design on LinkedIn.

The UWA ALVA Student Society is affiliated with the UWA Student Guild and represents students within the School of Design. Visit the ALVA Student Society on Facebook.

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Your degree options

This extended major is only available within the Bachelor of Environmental Design or Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) degrees. You are not able to pair this extended major with another major.