Bachelor of Design (Architecture)
Course summary for current students
Student Information Centre
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Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment
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Email sebe@deakin.edu.au
G = Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
S = Geelong Waterfront Campus
W =Warrnambool Campus
X = Off campus
| Award granted | Bachelor of Design (Architecture) |
|---|---|
| Campus | Offered at Geelong Waterfront Campus |
| Duration | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 001835D |
| Deakin course code | S342 |
Course sub-headings
Course overview
The Bachelor of Design (Architecture) comprises cutting edge content from the latest research and is designed with a global perspective. The course places emphasis on real application, allowing you to study architecture from day one.
You will explore architectural ideas, history, philosophy, design and communication as well as building science and technology. The course is designed to meet the needs of students who ultimately intend to complete the Master of Architecture and practise architecture, but alternative units may be taken if you wish to pursue a different career direction.
Some of the units you will study include Graphic and Coded Communication, Building Materials Science, Architecture Design, Computer Aided Modelling and Construction and Structures.
Units in the course may include assessment hurdle requirements.
Professional recognition
This program is accredited (within Australia) by the Australian Institute of Architects, the Architects Registration Board of Victoria and the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia, when followed by successful completion of the Master of Architecture, S700.
Fees and charges
Unit fees can be viewed within individual unit descriptions. You can search for a unit using the Unit Search.
Please be aware:
- Fees are calculated on a per unit basis
- Fees charged will depend on the individual units chosen
- Fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and services
Course rules
The course comprises a total of 24 credit points, which must include the following:
- 18 core units
- Completion of SRA010 Safety Induction Program (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
- Level 3 units – at least 6 credit points
- Level 1 units – no more than 10 credit points
Course structure
Level 1
Trimester 1
| SRA143 | Art and Society (S) |
| SRC163 | Graphic and Coded Communication 1 (S) |
| SRD163 | Architecture Design 1A (S) |
| SRT153 | Building Materials Science (S) |
| SRA010 | Safety Induction Program (S) * |
*SRA010 - 0 cp safety unit
Trimester 2
| SRC221 | Computer Aided Modelling (S) |
| SRD164 | Architecture Design 1B (S) ** |
| SRT151 | Construction and Structures 1 (S) |
Level 2
Trimester 1
| SRA215 | Utopian Ideals in the Modern World (S) |
| SRD263 | Architecture Design 2A (S) |
| SRT251 | Construction and Structures 2 (S) |
plus one elective unit
Trimester 2
| SRA224 | Austral-Asian Architecture (S) |
| SRD264 | Architecture Design 2B (S) ** |
| SRT257 | Building Environmental Studies 1 (S) |
Level 3
Trimester 1
| SRC362 | Project Documentation (S) |
| SRD363 | Architecture Design 3A (S) ** |
| SRT358 | Building Environmental Services (S, X) |
Trimester 2
| SRD364 | Architecture Design 3B (S) |
| SRT351 | Construction and Structures 3 (S) |
plus two elective units, one of which must be chosen from the following:
| SRA323 | Contemporary Architecture (S, X) |
OR
| SRA341 | The City (S, X) |
** 2 credit points
