Bachelor of Architectural Studies

at Ara Institute of Canterbury City Campus

Level 5

Core courses

• Architectural Communication 1
• Architectural Communication 2
• Architectural Design Studio 1
• Architectural Design Studio 2
• Critical History of Architecture 1
• Architectural Technology 1
• Architectural Technology 2
   

Level 6

Core courses

• Architectural Communication 3
• Architectural Design Studio 3
• Architectural Design Studio 4
• Critical History of Architecture 2
• Architectural Technology 3
• Architectural Technology 4
   

Level 7

Core courses

• Architectural Design Studio 5
• Architectural Design Studio 6
• Critical History of Architecture 3
• Architectural Industry Practice

University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved* subjects and:
 

• Literacy* - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing,

• Numeracy* - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627)
   

OR New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation(Level 4) Ara Construction and Architectural Studies Pathway or equivalent).
 

OR New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design (Residential) (Level 5), or equivalent
 

Due to Covid-19 disruption, if you studied and achieved NCEA Level 3 during 2020, you only need 12 credits per Level 3 subject (i.e. total of 36 credits). Literacy and Numeracy requirements remain the same
 

If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.
 

Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic

• 5.5 Listening

• 5.5 Reading

• 5.5 Writing

• 5.5 Speaking

International Fee

$12,185 per year

On completion of this qualification, you will have gained dual knowledge in both the technical and the design aspects of the built environment.
 

Career opportunities include working as team members in an established architectural practice, and eventually setting up your own practice, or choosing to continue your studies to become a registered architect.