Bachelor of Architectural Design
Engineering, manufacturing and construction
The Bachelor of Architectural Design emphasizes the design studio as central to the curriculum with supporting history and theory, communication, materials and construction and environmental design units. The course is structured to develop theoretical knowledge, design proficiency, and communication techniques applicable to architecture and the built environment; including the practical skills of computer aided design for the preparation of architectural design and documentation drawings. Each
Official- Duration
- 3 years
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree
- AQF 7
- Campus
- Casuarina
- NT · +3 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 116329M
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Course overview
The Bachelor of Architectural Design emphasizes the design studio as central to the curriculum with supporting history and theory, communication, materials and construction and environmental design units. The course is structured to develop theoretical knowledge, design proficiency, and communication techniques applicable to architecture and the built environment; including the practical skills of computer aided design for the preparation of architectural design and documentation drawings. Each semester builds on the knowledge and skills gained in the previous semester applied to projects of increasing complexity across the three years. There is particular emphasis placed on the environmental design for architecture in tropical, desert and temperate climates.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
GCE A Level
6 points across three A/AS Level subjects
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 60L 18 · R 18 · W 18 · S 18
- PTE AcademicOverall 50L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Admission requirements are met by one of the following:; Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60.; Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.; Successful completion of at least 0. 5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.; Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.; Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.; Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognized tertiary preparation course.; Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.; Defence members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:; Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading Seaman.; Air Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal.; Army: Private, Lance Corporal, Corporal.; Current School Leaver Pathways:; Best of 3 Year 12 subject grades, School recommendation program.; After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
Additional entry requirement
Australian-Year-12-equivalent qualification; course-specific score and prerequisites; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Rolling intake | — | — | — | $32,032per year | International students |
Where it is taught
CDU Online
NT
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.