Bachelor of Architectural Studies (Urban Planning) (Pathway to Master of Urban and Regional Planning)
Degree Level Undergraduate
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Start date
February
July
Campus
City West
Duration
3 year(s) full-time
Mode
On-campus
Program Code
DBAE
Prerequisites
None
Assumed Knowledge
None
Fees
AUD$ 39,400 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025
English Language Requirements
- IELTS total [6.0]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
116502C
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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.
Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.
Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:
Recent secondary education- Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND
- Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
- Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
- Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points
Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.
Higher education study:
- Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
- Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above
OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET):
- Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above
OR
Work and life experience:
- Qualify for Special Entry, or
- Complete a UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past
Essential requirements for admission
Achieve a GPA of 4.0 or above on completion of the second year of study to be eligible.Prerequisites
NoneAssumed Knowledge
NoneEnglish language entry requirements
In addition to meeting academic entry requirements, international students who speak English as a second or additional language must also meet the University's English language entry requirements. The minimum language requirements for this program are:English language testPlease access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)- IELTS total [6.0]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
Admission Requirements by Country
Bangladesh HSC 4 Canada High School (OSSD) 65 Eynesbury FSP 330 German Abitur 3.5 India (best 4) 65 Kenya KCSE (average) B+ Malaysia STPM (best 3) 6 Malaysia UEC 30 Norway GPA 3 Pakistan HSSC 85 Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3) 7 Sweden GPA 13 UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board 7 Vietnam 7.5 Australia 70 IB (best 6) 26 USA SAT (1600) 1110 India (best 4) State Board 75 HKDSE 15 Nepal NEB 2.61
Aim
The Bachelor of Architectural Studies (pathway to Master of Regional and Urban Planning) prepares graduates for contemporary architectural and urban planning practice. Technical and creative skills and knowledge underpin a studio-based program that promotes critical engagement with Country, social, economic, technological, and environmental processes to enable graduates to responsibly, creatively, and proactively shape future built environments. The curriculum is shaped by innovative research and active partnerships with industry, as well as diverse historical, theoretical, and cultural perspectives to prepare students for global practice. The Bachelor of Architectural Studies (pathway to Master of Urban and Regional Planning) is the primary pathway to the accredited Master of Urban and Regional Planning and other cognate professional degrees, and higher degrees by research
Content & Structure
Graduates of a Bachelor of Architectural Studies (pathway to Master of Urban and Regional Planning) will have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying architectural and urban planning principles and concepts that serve as a basis for involvement through various stages of a project, from its design and documentation through to its construction and beyond.
Graduates will develop research and methodological skills to integrate theoretical, technological, behavioural, environmental and ethical issues within architectural and urban planning practice; cognitive and creative skills to develop the design of buildings of a range of scales and complexities in their environmental, social and political context; verbal, written and graphic communication skills including traditional drawing methods and computer based representation; cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge in contemporary design culture, with an emphasis on current architectural and urban planning practice internationally and in Australia.
Students will complete 108 units of study with Year 1 and Year 2 establishing basic skills and concepts in design theory, creativity, environmental awareness, communication and technology, and Year 3 developing competence in 36 units of AQF8 study drawn from the Master of Urban Planning (DMUR) program.
Graduates will develop research and methodological skills to integrate theoretical, technological, behavioural, environmental and ethical issues within architectural and urban planning practice; cognitive and creative skills to develop the design of buildings of a range of scales and complexities in their environmental, social and political context; verbal, written and graphic communication skills including traditional drawing methods and computer based representation; cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge in contemporary design culture, with an emphasis on current architectural and urban planning practice internationally and in Australia.
Students will complete 108 units of study with Year 1 and Year 2 establishing basic skills and concepts in design theory, creativity, environmental awareness, communication and technology, and Year 3 developing competence in 36 units of AQF8 study drawn from the Master of Urban Planning (DMUR) program.
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