Bachelor of Architectural Design

The Bachelor of Architectural Design alone does not qualify you as a registered architect. However, you will have the option to continue your studies by pursuing a Master of Architecture, which is necessary if you would like to become a registered architect.

For eligible Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, this course is offered as a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), with indicative fees of AU$9,537 per year for a full-time student in 2026. This fee is a guide only, based on a typical full-time study load, and does not include materials such as textbooks or the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). You may be able to get a HELP loan to pay for your studies.

To attain the Bachelor of Architectural Design, students are required to complete 288 credit points, consisting of 96 credit points of First Year Core studies and 192 credit points of Professional Core and Capstone studies.

The Bachelor of Architectural Design focuses on sustainable design methods incorporating ideas from the circular economy, such as reusing, repurposing, refurbishing, recycling, and repairing to reduce waste and pollution. The program teaches methods that are in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and you will discover sustainable and socially aware architectural practices while making good use of evolving digital technology.

Yes, if you have completed any of the following VU courses, you will be guaranteed a place in the Bachelor of Architectural Design: Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) (144 credit points), Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying (96 credit points), Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) (96 credit points), Foundations at VU, or International Foundations at VU. Note that the Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) pathway will be available from Semester 2, 2026.