The Bachelor of Applied Science (Architectural Science) is a three-year undergraduate degree that blends the creative practice of architectural design with the cultural, social, technical and sustainability dimensions of the built environment. Students explore the relationship between the natural and constructed environment, the architectural proposition, and the occupation of space — learning how buildings are conceived, designed, communicated and constructed. The curriculum spans architectural design studios, building technology, environmental science, history and theory, construction methods, digital communication, and cultural studies, equipping students with a broad, integrated understanding of what makes architecture meaningful and functional in Australian and global contexts.

This degree is structured as a direct academic pathway to the accredited Master of Architecture qualification, and is therefore ideally suited to students who aspire to become registered architects but want to build a strong undergraduate foundation first. Architectural ideas are communicated through written and spoken reports, photographs, drawings, physical models and digital media, developing both creative and technical fluency. Students not intending to progress to a Master's degree may use the knowledge and skills gained to seek employment directly within the architectural profession or the broader building and construction industry.

Graduates of this degree find employment with architectural practices of all scales, property developers, government planning departments, construction companies, heritage and conservation organisations, sustainability consultancies, and interior design firms. The degree also provides a foundation for postgraduate pathways into urban and regional planning, interior architecture, and construction project management, making it one of the most versatile entry points into Australia's built environment professions.

For domestic students, universities typically require completion of Australian Year 12 (VCE, HSC, QCE, WACE, SACE, TCE, NTCE or ACT equivalent) with a minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of approximately 70, along with a satisfactory result in English (usually a scaled mark of at least 50 in English, Literature or English as an Additional Language/Dialect). Some providers may list mathematics as a desirable but not essential prerequisite. Applicants who have completed prior higher education study at an Australian university — typically at least one full-time semester of four subjects at pass level — may also qualify for entry, and those with previous architecture study elsewhere may be required to attend a folio review interview for advanced standing consideration.

For international students, English language proficiency is required, typically demonstrated through IELTS (usually an overall score of around 6.0–6.5 with no individual band below 6.0), TOEFL, or equivalent tests. Applicants from non-English-speaking backgrounds studying via open or online enrolment pathways may need to complete a set of approved open enrolment subjects as an alternative entry route. A portfolio of creative or design work is not universally required at the undergraduate level for this specific degree, but may be requested by some providers or for advanced entry into second year. Students applying from VET or TAFE backgrounds may also be assessed on the basis of their completed VET qualification and relevant experience, with credit recognition considered on a case-by-case basis.