Bachelor of Architectural Studies

Bachelor

Develop a sound understanding of architectural design, urban housing design, and the history and theory of architecture. Explore different styles of architecture, and become knowledgeable about architectural site analysis and ways to achieve sustainability.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Domestic Fees

$8,300 per year

International Fees

$25,220 per year

About this course

Are you interested in architecture and urban design? This programme is the first step towards a career in architecture. Develop the drawing, design and graphic presentation skills to express architectural concepts. Analyse architectural sites and explore how to ensure the environmental sustainability of architectural projects. Gain an overview of the business of architecture, and become familiar with New Zealand building law, construction technology, basic contract management procedures, taha Maori and Maori perspectives as they relate to architecture.

Get Industry Recognised

This programme is recognised by the New Zealand Registered Architects Board, New Zealand Institute of Architects, and the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia. Which means this leads to initial industry registration as an architect in New Zealand.

Highlights

Leads to industry registration: together with the Master of Architecture (Professional), the Bachelor of Architectural Studies forms a five-year package that helps you become a registered architect
Real design projects and work placements
Regular opportunities for overseas field trips to countries such as Brazil, China, Italy and Japan, where you work on projects with students and local community groups
Option to study abroad with one of our international exchange partners in Australia, China, Germany, India, Mexico and the UK Bachelor of Architectural Studies

Scholarship

We are awarding a $1,000 Architecture Study Scholarships to encourage students beginning their Bachelor of Architectural Studies at Unitec and to help cover education-related costs. Find out more about the scholarship.

Entry requirements

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including:

14 credits in two different approved subjects; and
14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved)

2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori (4 in reading, 4 in writing)

3. 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau

4. Complete an interview with an academic member of the programme at which you'll present a hardcopy of your portfolio

5. Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have one or more of the following:

Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

Don't have NCEA? We also accept:

A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; OR
Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

Study locations

Mt Albert

Career pathways

- Architectural designer - Design manager - Design technician - Draftsperson

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