Overview

On this Building Design (Architectural) course delivered by Holmesglen Institute of TAFE you will work on real projects, reflecting real-life work practices, and responding to real client briefs.

Key facts

Holmesglen building design students have won more industry awards in the past 10 years than all the institutes combined that teach the Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural).

Through this course, you will acquire the professional skills and knowledge required for sustainable design, drafting and documentation of residential, industrial and commercial buildings.

Emphasis is on the design process, construction technology, integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM), presentation and production of working drawings, using industry standards and the latest architectural software and virtual experiences.

You will have access to design studios with high-level computer labs, the latest technology, including industrial 3D Printers, Virtual and Mixed Reality.

Architectural Building Design elements will be incorporated in project-based learning; you will have opportunities to develop a variety of skills, including technical and research skills in an environment of self-paced learning, which may include study tours and site visits.

Career Opportunities

building designer

CAD/BIM architectural technician

architectural draftsperson.

architectural documentor

3D visualiser

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

Integrate digital applications into residential architectural workflows

Present architectural designs

Comply with relevant legislation in the design of residential buildings

Select construction materials for building projects

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chadstone, Australia

Disciplines

Architecture Design View 124 other Bachelors in Design 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

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS 114725D

1. Good passes at Year 12 or the overseas equivalent.

2. English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. For equivalent English language tests see https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500#Eligibility.

3. Students must be at least 18 at the commencement of the course.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17640 AUD / year

≈ 17640 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

14498 AUD / year

≈ 14498 AUD / year

Additional Details

Home students: Full Fee $31,290
GST exempt Cost International Fee $17,640 Per Year

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Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Additional Details

Funding

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