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Bachelor of Architectural Design

ProviderWestern Sydney University
Course code: UAC722547UniversityStudy area: Architecture and BuildingCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Capitalise on the change and growth taking place in the Greater Western Sydney region by undertaking Australia's newest architecture degree program. This degree directly relates architectural design problems to urban transformation of contemporary cities, preparing architects for global employment by giving them the technological and intellectual skills to create sustainable, resilient, and well-designed environments.

Entry requirements

Review the available standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

Applicants with recent secondary education

Assumed knowledge: English Standard (or higher), and Science and/or Mathematics Advanced (Band 4 or above).

Recommended studies: Art, design technology (drafting/CAD), and/or professional studies.

Refer to Western Sydney University general admission criteria.

Alternate Entry: Where academic requirements are not met, entry by portfolio demonstrating creative ability is also possible.

Portfolios will be assessed by the School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment on a qualitative basis.

Upload your portfolio as a PDF to your UAC application by 30 June 2025 for Spring 2025 or 15 January 2026 for Autumn 2026.

Refer to course details for portfolio requirements .

No late portfolios will be accepted.

Other Applicants

English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 176, no component below 169Cambridge C2 Proficiency 176, no component below 169IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6PTE Academic 58, no component below 50TOEFL iBT 79, no component below 20

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Student profile

Total studentsN/P
#2023
Higher education entry16 · 17.2%
17.2%
School leavers (ATAR)51 · 54.8%
54.8%
Secondary education14 · 15.1%
15.1%
Vocational pathway<5 · N/P%
N/P%
Other entry pathways7 · 7.5%
7.5%
International students<5 · N/P%
N/P%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

Refer to the institution course handbook.

References

Official course, fees, admissions, English, curriculum and related sources.

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