Design for a climate of change With specialisations in Architecture and Interior Design, the Bachelor of Architecture and Built Environments engages students in a series of creative design projects that explore a future where social responsibility and environmental sustainability are key elements in the design and making of new buildings, places and spaces. You will develop innovative approaches, critical thinking, and the creative skills to respond to the challenging issues facing society and will learn to push the boundaries of architectural and design practice. The course is underpinned by substantial design studio and workshop components, integrated with studies in relevant histories and theories, building technologies, professional studies and design communication. You’ll also have opportunities to participate in the Learning-by-Making program that has been a special feature of the School’s learning experience for more than 25 years. The practical experience program is integrated throughout the degree, developing critical participatory skills and learning methods that are invaluable for when you graduate and are starting your future career. Course objectives The Bachelor of Architecture and Built Environments prepares all graduates for architectural and design practice and research, with a focus on environmentally sustainable design. Your learning experiences will place you at the leading edge of architecture and design and will enrich your creativity and innovative thinking. The Bachelor of Architecture and Built Environments (Architecture) is a pre-professional course and aims to produce graduates whose creative abilities are developed to a level of competence necessary to gain admission to the Master of Architecture, and equivalent courses in the fields of architecture, urban design and related design areas. The Bachelor of Architecture and Built Environments (Interior Design) prepares graduates for interior design practice as independent designers, within interior design practices or in multidisciplinary architecture and design practices. The focus of the course is on commercial, retail, residential and public interiors. Career outcomes When you study with us, you will gain multi-disciplinary and work-ready skills demanded by employers, including evidence-based problem solving, critical thinking, decision-making, effective communication and time management. Through our extensive practical opportunities and hands-on projects, you also graduate with a portfolio of your own work that has been created in consultation with real clients, giving you an edge for your future career. Our Architecture program is the first step towards becoming a qualified architect. To pursue this path, you will follow up your undergraduate degree with the postgraduate Master of Architecture. Alternatively, you may continue with an Honours year as a pathway to a research higher degree. Our Interior Design program prepares graduates for professional practice either as independent designers or within interior design or multi-disciplinary architectural consultancies. Our graduates have very transferable skills across both programs, and have pursued careers in fields such as: Architecture Commercial interior design Urban design Construction and project management Environmental policy Disaster relief and international aid Strategic design Museum and exhibition design Adaptive re-use design Industrial and product design Retail design Hospitality design Heritage and conservation Digital interaction design Health and aged care design Education design for preschools through to universities