The Bachelor of Architectural Studies degree provides academic education in the practice and theory of architecture. It requires full time attendance for three years. In combination with the Master of Architecture, it is designed to deliver an architectural education appropriate to contemporary multidisciplinary professional practice. Graduates will be eligible to apply for entry into the Master of Architecture program at UNSW.

Progression through the program is by stages, each comprising two semester-long design studios and their corresponding supporting courses. Admission to each stage is subject to the successful completion of the design courses of the preceding stages, except where approval has been given by the Program Head.

The Program provides students with a grounding in architectural design and related technical and academic knowledge. It prepares students to work in architecture and other design-based industries. It also prepares students to undertake the Master of Architecture Program, a two year accredited degree required by students intending to undertake the professional examinations within their state or territory in order to become registered Architects. Lectures and practical sessions cover the following areas:

1. Architectural Design
2. Architectural Communications
3. Architectural History and Theory
4. Architectural Technology
5. Architectural Practice

Opportunity for alternate off-campus Exchange Program with the approval of the Program Director.

Students wishing to undertake the optional research based Honours year (48 units of credit) will need to have achieved a credit average (WAM 65+) in their Bachelor of Architectural Studies and demonstrate strong performance in their proposed area of research.

The Honours degree is awarded in two classes (Class 1 and Class 2 in two Divisions). Students who fail to obtain one of these classes may proceed to graduate with the Pass degree.

1. The degree of Bachelor of Architectural Studies is awarded after the successful completion of a minimum of 144 units of credit.

2. To fulfil these requirements, students must complete:
•108 units of core courses, being all those prescribed in the in the faculty regulations for this program.
•12 units of FBE electives, selected in accordance with the faculty regulations for this program.
•12 units of open electives, selected in accordance with the faculty regulations for undergraduate study in the Faculty of the Built Environment.
•12 units of General Education in accordance with University requirements (see below).

3. The standard duration of the program is 3 years consisting of 6 semesters of full-time study (24 units of credit per semester).

4. General Education courses may not be taken before a student enters Year 2 of the Program.

5. Students are not able to enrol in two design studios concurrently.

Refer to General Education

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Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Architectural Studies program (3261) are eligible to become Student Members of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects. Graduates of Architectural Studies are eligible to apply for the Master of Architecture degree. It is this degree which will be accredited by the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) and the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA) for the purpose of registration, subject to the prescribed professional experience and examination requirements.