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Major

Architectural Studies

Bachelor of Design
Overview Study details

Explore how spaces can be more functional, inclusive, sustainable and inspiring.

This major introduces the principles of architectural design and how built environments respond to people, place and the environment.

You'll build creative, spatial and analytical skills through collaborative studio work and practical projects. Your studies will cover architectural design across different scales, from residential spaces to urban environments, while considering sustainability, social impact and cultural context.

Graduate with the skills to shape inclusive, sustainable and inspiring built environments.

Highlights

=1 in Queensland for architecture and built environment

QS World University Rankings 2026

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Interior designer
  • Built environment consultant
  • Design manager

Mid-career salary

Urban Designer

$69K–$104K

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Next steps after graduation

This major can lead to roles in interior, exhibition, environment and spatial design, along with built environment-related roles.

You can also use the major as a foundation for further study in architecture, design or urban fields, depending on your goals and eligibility.

Caitlin Dow

The Architectural Studies major explores how buildings are constructed, offering insights into the relationship between the built environment and the people who use it. Students gain a foundational understanding of architectural design and construction methods.

Caitlin Dow
Current student, Bachelors of Business Management / Design
Caitlin Dow

The Architectural Studies major explores how buildings are constructed, offering insights into the relationship between the built environment and the people who use it. Students gain a foundational understanding of architectural design and construction methods.

Caitlin Dow
Current student, Bachelors of Business Management / Design

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Work placements
  • Fieldwork
  • Studios

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • Architectural Visual Communications [Core Course]
  • Building Structures [Core Course]
  • Architectural Transitions from Modernity to Today [Core course]
  • Foundation Studio: Site and Context [Core course]

See courses and program structure

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