Bachelor of Design (Architecture)
University of Newcastle - Newcastle - Callaghan
Overview
Architecture is more than just art and technology. At the University of Newcastle, our Bachelor of Design (Architecture) students are challenged to explore their potential as agents for change.
They don’t just design and shape the physical spaces of our cities and buildings; they use architecture to stimulate the places we live and work, engage the community and improve our world.
Learn in the state’s newest creative innovation centre – Newcastle. Through live projects, you’ll develop design principles that emphasise social, economic and environmental sustainability and become a consultative problem solver.
Majors
Areas of study
Architectural design, architectural history and theory, architectural technology, professional practice.
You’ll learn about:
- the architectural site as landscape
- construction and detailing of buildings
- construction technology and ecology
- sustainable design practices
- digital and parametric design processes
- making conceptual and realistic models in our studio and Makerspace
More than half of your degree is dedicated to architecture studio work, working on a range of practical and often live projects.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Architect, designer, drafter, infrastructure planner, project manager, technician, town planner.
Broaden your career options and qualify as a professional architect with a Master of Architecture (two additional years of study).
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 96.95 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 67.18 | 74.98 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 56.05 | 65.15 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Newcastle website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
University of Newcastle
Campus
Newcastle - Callaghan
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Fine Art and Design
Indicative ATAR
56.05
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available
Course Link
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- State
- NSW
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 147
- Campuses
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Central Coast - Ourimbah Gosford Newcastle - Callaghan Newcastle City Precinct Port Macquarie Sydney
Please note that these statistics simply refer to the information we have in our database. This is not an exhaustive list of courses offered at University of Newcastle. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.
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