Entry requirements You must have one of the following:
2 year program - A recognised Australian 3-year architecture bachelor degree with a GPA of 4.5 (or equivalent); or
- A recognised Australian 3-year architecture bachelor degree plus six months full-time (or equivalent) relevant Australian professional experience under the supervision of a registered architect; or
- A recognised overseas three-year architecture bachelor degree plus an approved design portfolio; or
- Any completed degree plus passed the entire first year of a recognised Australian 3-year Master of Architecture (or equivalent) with a GPA of 4.5 (or equivalent).
Current QUT Architecture degree graduands
Current QUT Architecture graduands from a design single or double degree with a GPA of 4.5 or better will automatically receive an offer within three weeks of course completion.
1 year program - Completed Bachelor of Design (Honours) (Architectural Studies) or the 4-year Bachelor of Design (Architectural Studies) at QUT; or
- A recognised Australian 3-year architecture bachelor degree plus passed (at least) the entire first year of a recognised Australian 2-year Master of Architecture (or equivalent); or
- A recognised overseas 3-year architecture bachelor degree plus passed at least one year full-time (or equivalent) of recognised postgraduate architecture studies plus an approved design portfolio; or
- Any completed degree plus passed at least the entire first two years of a recognised Australian 3-year Master of Architecture (or equivalent).
Current QUT Architectural Studies graduands
Current QUT Architectural Studies graduands from a design honours degree will automatically receive an offer within three weeks of course completion.
Academic entry requirements Australian qualifications
2-year program
You can apply if you have a completed recognised 3-year architectural design bachelor program that leads to an Australian AACA accredited masters course with a GPA of 4.5 (or equivalent).
Successful completion of one of the following QUT courses:
- Bachelor of Design (Architecture) (DE43) with a GPA of 4.5 or better
- Bachelor of Design (Architecture) (DE43) and six months relevant professional experience
- Bachelor of Design - International (Architecture) (DE45) with a GPA of 4.5 or greater
- Bachelor of Design - International (Architecture) (DE45) and six months relevant professional experience
- Bachelor of Design (Architectural Studies) (DE40).
1-year program
Successful completion of QUT's DE42 Bachelor of Design (Honours) (Architectural Studies).
Prior to 2023 graduates of QUT's DE42 Bachelor of Design (Honours) (Architectural Studies) can progress into the Master of Architecture (DE80) one year program.
From 2023 graduates of QUT's DE42 Bachelor of Design (Honours) (Architectural Studies) can progress into the Master of Architecture (DE83) one year program.
International qualifications
A completed recognised 3-year architectural design bachelor program with a GPA of 4.5 (or equivalent) and with approved portfolio of design work.
If you are applying on this basis you must submit prior course information and a digital portfolio. Refer to the application and documentation requirements for details.
Application and documentation requirements
Your portfolio prior course content and your academic transcripts will be assessed to determine if you have met the course learning outcomes comparable to QUT's Bachelor of Design (Honours) (Architectural Studies). Submit the following with your application:
- prior architecture course information including course overview and subject syllabus in English.
- A digital portfolio which must include:
- A minimum of 4 projects. Ensure that your architectural design abilities are well represented in the portfolio.
- Fully documented design projects with a proper set of plans sections elevations and perspectives (photos of models optional) for each project included.
- Samples of your university design assignments (architectural design projects) from the highest year levels of design studio that you have completed. The intent of the portfolio is to illustrate your highest level of skill development during your previous studies.
Your portfolio should not include samples of design projects completed for professional work (university studies only).
Portfolios must be in English and submitted in digital form (preferably PDF) with your application.
