Overview

Start your path to becoming an architect. Utilise your creativity and technical expertise to transform your passion for design into a rewarding career. With five-star ratings for learner engagement and skills development*, this degree will give you the tools to design, plan and build for the future.

This programme is offered full-time on-campus only at the Gold Coast campus. The programme includes some Trimester 3 core courses which may be offered in intensive mode.

If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected programme duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). The recommended study load for international student in each compulsory trimester is 40CP.

Career opportunities

This Architectural Design course from Griffith University sets you on the path to becoming an architect. Upon graduation, you'll be eligible to apply for admission to the Master of Architecture (5558), which provides the academic qualifications needed for professional accreditation.

This degree opens doors to a wide range of creative and technical roles, giving you the foundation to shape the built environment and make a lasting impact.

With strong technical, design, and problem-solving skills, you will be prepared for roles assisting architects and built environment professionals in the design, documentation, and procurement of buildings.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Operative Architectural History

Communicating Design Ideas and Industry Software

Spatial and Digital Data Skills

Building Construction and Services

History of Urban and Architectural Typologies

Architectural Documentation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-22 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-09 00:00:00 , National

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International: We accept applications all year round

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gold Coast, Australia

Disciplines

Architecture Design View 60 other Bachelors in Architecture in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Cricos code: 083726G

International students applying to study on-campus in Australia will require a student visa or another type of visa which does not preclude them from studying in Australia.

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English.

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Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items like Additional medical costs, Repatriation, Liability etc. Make sure your student insurance covers your needs.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Griffith University and/or in Australia, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

43000 AUD / year

≈ 43000 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9600 AUD / year

≈ 9600 AUD / year
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Applies to you

Free

Additional Details

National students: Commonwealth supported places

Living costs

Gold Coast

Australia

1313 - 2310 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

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Credits

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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