Bachelor of Architecture and Environments (Honours)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-02-01 | - |
| 2024-08-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Architecture and Environments (Honours) is a one-year program designed for graduates with a degree in Architecture. It enhances architectural knowledge and skills, prepares students for professional practice, and provides opportunities for postgraduate study. Graduates find employment in various industries within the Built and Urban Environments, including architecture, design management, and urban planning. Additionally, the program offers pathways to professional accreditation as an architect through the Master of Architecture.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Architecture and Environments (Honours) provides students who have qualified for, or been awarded, an undergraduate degree in Architecture or a similar degree from another university that is acceptable to the University, with the opportunity to enhance their architectural knowledge and skills. It is a one-year program designed for graduates who have a weighted average mark of at least 70 for their pass degree. However, the program is outlined as a one-year honors program.
Careers:
- Graduate opportunities: An honors year can help set graduates apart from other graduates as they enter the workforce.
- Industries: Graduates will find employment in a wide range of industries within the Built and Urban Environments, including:
- Design manager
- Project manager
- Property developer
- Urban planner
- Architect
Other:
- Professional Accreditation: For students who have successfully completed the Bachelor of Architecture and Environments (or equivalent), and wish to become a registered architect can complete the Master of Architecture, a 2-year professional program that prepares students for the complex and challenging architecture profession.
- Australian Institute of Architects: Graduates who hold the degree of Master of Architecture will be entitled to registration as architects under the Architects Act 1921 (NSW), subject to obtaining two years of approved practical experience, at least 12 months of which must be subsequent to graduation, and passing an architectural practice examination before registration. Students are eligible for student membership of the Australian Institute of Architects. Student members receive each issue of Architecture Australia, the New South Wales chapter Bulletin, and the AIA News. They may also attend Institute functions. Admission to Associate Membership of the Australian Institute of Architects is based on two years approved practical experience.
Future study:
- Eligible candidates may proceed to a range of Sydney postgraduate and graduate entry coursework programs including:
- Master of Architecture
- Master of Urban and Regional Planning
- Master of Urbanism (Heritage Conservation)
- Master of Urbanism (Urban Design)
- Master of Architectural Science (High Performance Buildings)
- Master of Architectural Science (Illumination Design)
- Master of Architectural Science (Sustainable Design)
The University of Sydney
Overview:
The University of Sydney is a renowned institution of higher learning located in Sydney, Australia. It is known for its strong research focus and diverse academic programs.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
Key Reasons to Study There:
Academic Programs:
The University of Sydney offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various fields of study, including:
- Architecture, Design and Planning
- Arts and Social Sciences
- Business
- Economics
- Education and Social Work
- Engineering and Computer Science
- Law
- Medicine and Health
- Music
- Science
Other:
The University of Sydney is actively involved in research, tackling global challenges and developing new solutions. It boasts over 150 research centers and networks, making it a leading research university worldwide. The institution also publishes numerous articles and books annually, showcasing the expertise of its academics.
Entry Requirements:
To qualify to enrol in the Bachelor of Architecture and Environments (Honours) candidates should have qualified for the award of the pass degree, or a similar degree from another university that is acceptable to the University, and be a graduate of not more than four years standing. Candidates should have a weighted average mark of at least 70 for the pass degree. Before applying candidates should have an approved thesis topic and supervisor. The supervisor must be from our academic staff.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
