Bachelor of Design in Architecture

This program is sequentially structured to prepare you with the necessary knowledge and expertise to continually develop and apply your skills in a variety of contexts.
 

University core subjects (3)
 

• CORE11-001 Critical Thinking and Communication(CORE 1)

• CORE11-002 Collaboration, Teams and Leadership (CORE 2)

• CORE11-003 Responsibility, Integrity and Civic Discourse (CORE 3)
   

Plus
 

• Orientation/Safety Induction
  A compulsory orientation and workshop induction is held during O week for all new students. Attendance is mandatory.

• Beyond Bond: Professional Development and Community Engagement*
   

* Students will complete Beyond Bond during their degree. This subject is worth 0 Credit Points. 
 

Integrated Studio Subjects (6)
 

• ARCH11-140: Creative Design Studio: Atmosphere

• ARCH11-133: Creative Design Studio: Landscape

• ARCH11-132: Creative Design Studio: Material

• ARCH13-128: Design Futures Studio: Australasian Cities

• ARCH13-129: Design Futures Studio: Global Cities

• ARCH13-130: Design Futures Studio: City Lab
   

Foundation Subjects (16)
 

• ARCH10-123: Design Thinking Through Drawing

• ARCH10-138: Digital Design + Prototyping

• ARCH11-114: World Architecture + Urbanism

• ARCH10-126: Designing for Sustainable Futures

• ARCH10-124: Cities: People + Place

• ARCH11-135: Architecture + Urbanism of Asia Pacific

• ARCH10-140: Subtractive Fabrication Lab

• DIGM11-101: Graphic Design

• ARCH11-125: Materials + Methods

• ARCH10-137: Designing for Climate

• SSUD13-311: Introduction to Structures

• ARCH10-127: BIM + Documentation

• ARCH13-134: Urban Futures + Parametric Cities

• ARCH13-131: Design Ethics + Design Detailing

• DIGM12-201: Modelling for Animation 

• ARCH11-136: Additive Fabrication Lab 
   

General Electives (2)
 

Students may choose two (2) elective s subjects from the University’s list of undergraduate subjects.
 

Students wishing to select an Elective more closely related to their degree may wish to select from the following:

• FITV11-102: Designing Cinema: Architecture + Production Design in Film

• ARCH11-139: Digital Design + Intelligent Construction

Academic requirements

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)
        

Min ATAR	Min OP	Min IB
75	12	26

 

Other applicants may be considered for admission on provision of the following: A portfolio of creative work - A4 format submitted electronically as single PDF document not exceeding 10MB. The portfolio should contain a variety of examples chosen from mediums such as drawing (freehand or mechanical), computer-aided design, painting, graphics, photography, sculpture, digital media, design technology, or crafts. The assessors are looking for creativity, imagination and skill so the portfolio should include evidence that illustrates your ability to think and communicate visually, as well as demonstrating any experience you have with a range of media and techniques. The subject matter does not need to be architecture-related. Images should be accompanied with text to explain what is shown and when it was made, and clarify if any of the work is not your own (for example, produced by you as a member of a group). A cover page should be included.
 

Alternative entry pathways

For those applicants who do not currently have the required academic qualifications, there are a number of alternative entry pathways:

• Bond University Tertiary Preparation programs

• Bond University Diploma programs

• Other institutional Tertiary Preparation Programs

• Vocational education and training qualifications (Certificate IV and above)

• Prior higher education experience (at this university or another)

• Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

• Professional or para-professional qualifications/experience

• Employment experience verified by a statement of service from the employer stating the position title and length of service and a very brief statement on the tasks undertaken.

The below fees are based on the total estimated program fee divided by the number of standard full-time semesters required to complete the program. Fees may vary based on which subjects are selected and the number of subjects enrolled in for each semester.
 

Semester program fee:

• Students commencing study : $21,040* per semester average
   

Total program fee:

• Students commencing study : $126,240

The vision of the architect is responsible for the creation of the smallest of dwellings through to complex megacities. As such, architecture requires comprehensive skills relating to design, planning, construction, technology and communication. The architectural process can vary in complexity and scale, enabling architects to undertake a variety of projects from exhibitions, interior refurbishments and residential dwellings through to public buildings, large scale infrastructure and urban design.
 

This degree prepares graduates with theoretical and practical experience relating to design, problem solving, construction and communication that can be applied to a wide range of careers. Graduates of this degree may gain employment in architectural firms, government, construction, development, infrastructure and planning industries in Australia and around the world.
 

The strategic thinking, visual creativity, public engagement, design and technology skills, and entrepreneurial outlook developed in this degree provide graduates with a wide range of career opportunities such as the creative industries. Many architectural graduates establish careers in design studios, virtual environment design (such as gaming, cinema and animation), web and graphic design, fashion, advertising, industrial design, arts management and the visual arts.
 

To become a registered architect, you are required to complete both an undergraduate and postgraduate qualification as well as requisite work experience.