Bachelor of Architectural Design (AB05)
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Course Details
| Course duration (full-time): | 3 years |
|---|---|
| Course duration (part-time): | Domestic: 6 years |
| Total credit points: | 288 |
| Standard credit points/full-time semester: | 48 |
| Standard credit points/part-time semester: | 24 |
| Discipline coordinator: | Faculty of Engineering |
| Course contact: | +61 7 3138 2000, engineering@qut.edu.au |
| Delivery: | Gardens Point |
| CRICOS code: | 113183D |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Engineering |
Scholarships
Overview
With a focus on innovation in design and sustainable development, a QUT Architecture degree will give you the skills and experience you need to design the cities and structures of our future.
Professional recognition
With an Architectural Design degree from QUT, you’ll be able to start your design career as a junior designer, draftsperson, set designer and more.
To become a registered architect, you’ll need to undertake two more years of study in our QUT Master of Architecture program. The next step is to attain practice experience working in architectural practice and then pass the Architectural Practice Exam to become a registered Architect in Australia and in affiliated international countries.
The Master of Architecture program is accredited by the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia. Students and graduates of both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Architecture at QUT can join the Australian Institute of Architects.
Progression
Domestic students
Within two weeks of successfully completing this course with a minimum GPA of 4.50, you will be automatically offered a place in the Master of Architecture. Should you not take up this offer but wish to study the masters later, please lodge an application when you are ready to start studying the masters.
International students
If you have a package offer with the Master of Architecture, within two weeks of successfully completing the undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 4.50, your offer conditions will be satisfied and you will be invited to enrol in the masters.
If you do not have a package offer and you achieved a minimum GPA of 4.50, please lodge a new application to study the Master of Architecture.
Work integrated learning
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is embedded in the curriculum and is a core component for all Architectural Design students.
Complete 100 hours or the equivalent of 15 days of work placement as part of your course in third year and gain the skills and experience you need to step confidently into your future career. For questions or assistance, please contact the Faculty of Engineering Work Integrated Learning team at engineering.wil@qut.edu.au.
Study costs
Domestic students may need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
QUT You
QUT You provides interdisciplinary experiences that enhance critical and creative thinking, self-awareness, and digital skills, preparing students to create positive societal change.
You are required to complete QUT You units in your course – find out more about QUT You.
Course information
Course updates and changes to units and study areas may affect enrolment requirements. If your study plan is affected, it will be updated accordingly. For questions or assistance, please contact the Faculty of Engineering at engineering@qut.edu.au.
To complete your degree within the standard timeframe (3 years for full-time or 6 years for part-time), students are encouraged to follow the recommended study plan as not all units are offered every semester. This will ensure that you satisfy all prerequisites where applicable.
Course Structures
The Bachelor of Architectural Design consists of 24 units (288 credit points), arranged as follows:
- 7 core units (84 credit points)
- 11 major units including Work Integrated Learning (132 credit points),
- One minor, or 48 credit points of option units (48 credit points),
- 4 QUT You units of your choice (24 credit points, comprising 4 x 6 credit point units).
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB101 Equivalents: DAB101 or DLB101 or DTB101 or ABD101 | Design 1: Space and Scale |
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| ABB103 Equivalents: DYB111 or ABD103 | Create and Represent: Process |
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| ABB105 Equivalents: ABD105, DYB112 | Spatial Materiality |
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| QUT002 | QUT You: Walking on Country |
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| Select one QUT You unit (6 credit points) | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB100 Equivalents: DAB311, UXB112 | Introduction to Building Structures |
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| ABB102 Equivalents: DAB102, DLB102, DTB102, ADB102 | Design 2: Site and Context |
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| ABB106 Equivalents: DYB113, ABD106 | Create and Represent: Documentation |
| |
| ABB108 Equivalents: DYB114, UXB130, ABD108 | Spatial Histories |
|
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB211 Equivalents: DAB201 | Architecture Design 3 |
| Prerequisites: ABB101 or DAB101 or ABD101 |
| ABB214 Equivalents: DAB211 | Environmental Principles of Architectural Design |
| Prerequisites: (ABB102 or DAB102 or DLB102 or DTB102) and (ABB105 or DYB112) |
| ABB215 | Architectural Detailing |
| Prerequisites: ABB103 or ABD103 or ABB106 or ABD106 |
| Complementary Studies unit | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB201 Equivalents: DAB312, DAB635, DAH635, UXB211 | Building Services |
| Prerequisites: ABB107 or DAB212 or UXB110 |
| ABB212 Equivalents: DAB202 | Architecture Design 4 |
| Prerequisites: (ABB101 or DAB101 or DLB101 or DTB101 or ABD101) and (ABB102 or DAB102 or DLB102 or DTB102 or ABD102) |
| ABB226 Equivalents: UXB212 | Building Structures |
| Prerequisites: ABB100 or UXB112 |
| Complementary Studies unit | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB301 Equivalents: UXB301 | Work Integrated Learning (WIL) |
| Prerequisites: (Completion of 96cp in current course and admission into AB01, AB05, EB01, EB02, EB03, EB04, EB05, ID35, ID36, UD01, SE05, ID18 or AV01) or (Completion of 96cp in current course and DYB111 or ABB103 or ABD103) |
| ABB311 Equivalents: DAB301 | Architecture Design 5 |
| Prerequisites: ABB100 and (ABB107 or ABB215) and (ABB102 or DAB102 or DLB102 or DTB102) and (ABB211 or DAB201) |
| ABB313 | Reading Architecture: Modernism and its Afterllives |
| Prerequisites: ABB108 or ABD108 |
| Complementary Studies unit | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB312 Equivalents: DAB302 | Architecture Design 6 |
| Prerequisites: (ABB212 or DAB202) and (ABB214 or DAB211) |
| ABB314 Equivalents: DAB303 | Integrated Architectural Communication |
| Prerequisites: (ABB106 or DYB113) and (ABB107 or DAB212 or UXB110) |
| Complementary Studies unit | |||
| Select one QUT You unit (6 credit points) | |||
| Select one QUT You unit (6 credit points) | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB101 Equivalents: DAB101 or DLB101 or DTB101 or ABD101 | Design 1: Space and Scale |
| |
| ABB103 Equivalents: DYB111 or ABD103 | Create and Represent: Process |
| |
| ABB105 Equivalents: ABD105, DYB112 | Spatial Materiality |
| |
| Select one QUT You unit (6 credit points) | |||
| Select one QUT You unit (6 credit points) | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB102 Equivalents: DAB102, DLB102, DTB102, ADB102 | Design 2: Site and Context |
| |
| ABB104 | Create and Represent: Presentation |
| |
| ABB106 Equivalents: DYB113, ABD106 | Create and Represent: Documentation |
| |
| ABB108 Equivalents: DYB114, UXB130, ABD108 | Spatial Histories |
|
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB211 Equivalents: DAB201 | Architecture Design 3 |
| Prerequisites: ABB101 or DAB101 or ABD101 |
| ABB213 Equivalents: DAB200 | Modern Architecture |
| Prerequisites: ABB105 or DYB112 or ABB108 or DYB114 or UXB130 or ABD105 or ABD108 |
| ABB107 Equivalents: DAB212, UXB110 | Small Scale Building and Construction |
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| Complementary Studies unit | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB212 Equivalents: DAB202 | Architecture Design 4 |
| Prerequisites: (ABB101 or DAB101 or DLB101 or DTB101 or ABD101) and (ABB102 or DAB102 or DLB102 or DTB102 or ABD102) |
| ABB214 Equivalents: DAB211 | Environmental Principles of Architectural Design |
| Prerequisites: (ABB102 or DAB102 or DLB102 or DTB102) and (ABB105 or DYB112) |
| ABB100 Equivalents: DAB311, UXB112 | Introduction to Building Structures |
| |
| Complementary Studies unit | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB311 Equivalents: DAB301 | Architecture Design 5 |
| Prerequisites: ABB100 and (ABB107 or ABB215) and (ABB102 or DAB102 or DLB102 or DTB102) and (ABB211 or DAB201) |
| ABB201 Equivalents: DAB312, DAB635, DAH635, UXB211 | Building Services |
| Prerequisites: ABB107 or DAB212 or UXB110 |
| ABB301 Equivalents: UXB301 | Work Integrated Learning (WIL) |
| Prerequisites: (Completion of 96cp in current course and admission into AB01, AB05, EB01, EB02, EB03, EB04, EB05, ID35, ID36, UD01, SE05, ID18 or AV01) or (Completion of 96cp in current course and DYB111 or ABB103 or ABD103) |
| Complementary Studies unit | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB312 Equivalents: DAB302 | Architecture Design 6 |
| Prerequisites: (ABB212 or DAB202) and (ABB214 or DAB211) |
| ABB314 Equivalents: DAB303 | Integrated Architectural Communication |
| Prerequisites: (ABB106 or DYB113) and (ABB107 or DAB212 or UXB110) |
| Complementary Studies unit | |||
| Select one QUT You unit (6 credit points) | |||
| Select one QUT You unit (6 credit points) | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB103 Equivalents: DYB111 or ABD103 | Create and Represent: Process |
| |
| QUT002 | QUT You: Walking on Country |
| |
| Select one QUT You unit (6 credit points) | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB214 Equivalents: DAB211 | Environmental Principles of Architectural Design |
| Prerequisites: (ABB102 or DAB102 or DLB102 or DTB102) and (ABB105 or DYB112) |
| ABB215 | Architectural Detailing |
| Prerequisites: ABB103 or ABD103 or ABB106 or ABD106 |
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB301 Equivalents: UXB301 | Work Integrated Learning (WIL) |
| Prerequisites: (Completion of 96cp in current course and admission into AB01, AB05, EB01, EB02, EB03, EB04, EB05, ID35, ID36, UD01, SE05, ID18 or AV01) or (Completion of 96cp in current course and DYB111 or ABB103 or ABD103) |
| ABB313 | Reading Architecture: Modernism and its Afterllives |
| Prerequisites: ABB108 or ABD108 |
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB201 Equivalents: DAB312, DAB635, DAH635, UXB211 | Building Services |
| Prerequisites: ABB107 or DAB212 or UXB110 |
| ABB301 Equivalents: UXB301 | Work Integrated Learning (WIL) |
| Prerequisites: (Completion of 96cp in current course and admission into AB01, AB05, EB01, EB02, EB03, EB04, EB05, ID35, ID36, UD01, SE05, ID18 or AV01) or (Completion of 96cp in current course and DYB111 or ABB103 or ABD103) |
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB100 Equivalents: DAB311, UXB112 | Introduction to Building Structures |
| |
| ABB102 Equivalents: DAB102, DLB102, DTB102, ADB102 | Design 2: Site and Context |
| |
| ABB106 Equivalents: DYB113, ABD106 | Create and Represent: Documentation |
| |
| ABB108 Equivalents: DYB114, UXB130, ABD108 | Spatial Histories |
|
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB101 Equivalents: DAB101 or DLB101 or DTB101 or ABD101 | Design 1: Space and Scale |
| |
| ABB104 | Create and Represent: Presentation |
| |
| ABB105 Equivalents: ABD105, DYB112 | Spatial Materiality |
| |
| QUT002 | QUT You: Walking on Country |
| |
| Select one QUT You unit (6 credit points) | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB201 Equivalents: DAB312, DAB635, DAH635, UXB211 | Building Services |
| Prerequisites: ABB107 or DAB212 or UXB110 |
| ABB212 Equivalents: DAB202 | Architecture Design 4 |
| Prerequisites: (ABB101 or DAB101 or DLB101 or DTB101 or ABD101) and (ABB102 or DAB102 or DLB102 or DTB102 or ABD102) |
| ABB226 Equivalents: UXB212 | Building Structures |
| Prerequisites: ABB100 or UXB112 |
| Complementary Studies unit | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB211 Equivalents: DAB201 | Architecture Design 3 |
| Prerequisites: ABB101 or DAB101 or ABD101 |
| ABB214 Equivalents: DAB211 | Environmental Principles of Architectural Design |
| Prerequisites: (ABB102 or DAB102 or DLB102 or DTB102) and (ABB105 or DYB112) |
| ABB215 | Architectural Detailing |
| Prerequisites: ABB103 or ABD103 or ABB106 or ABD106 |
| Complementary Studies unit | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB301 Equivalents: UXB301 | Work Integrated Learning (WIL) |
| Prerequisites: (Completion of 96cp in current course and admission into AB01, AB05, EB01, EB02, EB03, EB04, EB05, ID35, ID36, UD01, SE05, ID18 or AV01) or (Completion of 96cp in current course and DYB111 or ABB103 or ABD103) |
| ABB312 Equivalents: DAB302 | Architecture Design 6 |
| Prerequisites: (ABB212 or DAB202) and (ABB214 or DAB211) |
| ABB314 Equivalents: DAB303 | Integrated Architectural Communication |
| Prerequisites: (ABB106 or DYB113) and (ABB107 or DAB212 or UXB110) |
| Complementary Studies unit | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB311 Equivalents: DAB301 | Architecture Design 5 |
| Prerequisites: ABB100 and (ABB107 or ABB215) and (ABB102 or DAB102 or DLB102 or DTB102) and (ABB211 or DAB201) |
| ABB313 | Reading Architecture: Modernism and its Afterllives |
| Prerequisites: ABB108 or ABD108 |
| Complementary Studies unit | |||
| Select one QUT You unit (6 credit points) | |||
| Select one QUT You unit (6 credit points) | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB100 Equivalents: DAB311, UXB112 | Introduction to Building Structures |
| |
| ABB102 Equivalents: DAB102, DLB102, DTB102, ADB102 | Design 2: Site and Context |
| |
| ABB106 Equivalents: DYB113, ABD106 | Create and Represent: Documentation |
| |
| ABB108 Equivalents: DYB114, UXB130, ABD108 | Spatial Histories |
|
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB101 Equivalents: DAB101 or DLB101 or DTB101 or ABD101 | Design 1: Space and Scale |
| |
| ABB103 Equivalents: DYB111 or ABD103 | Create and Represent: Process |
| |
| ABB105 Equivalents: ABD105, DYB112 | Spatial Materiality |
| |
| QUT002 | QUT You: Walking on Country |
| |
| Select one QUT You unit (6 credit points) | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB201 Equivalents: DAB312, DAB635, DAH635, UXB211 | Building Services |
| Prerequisites: ABB107 or DAB212 or UXB110 |
| ABB212 Equivalents: DAB202 | Architecture Design 4 |
| Prerequisites: (ABB101 or DAB101 or DLB101 or DTB101 or ABD101) and (ABB102 or DAB102 or DLB102 or DTB102 or ABD102) |
| ABB226 Equivalents: UXB212 | Building Structures |
| Prerequisites: ABB100 or UXB112 |
| Complementary Studies unit | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB211 Equivalents: DAB201 | Architecture Design 3 |
| Prerequisites: ABB101 or DAB101 or ABD101 |
| ABB214 Equivalents: DAB211 | Environmental Principles of Architectural Design |
| Prerequisites: (ABB102 or DAB102 or DLB102 or DTB102) and (ABB105 or DYB112) |
| ABB215 | Architectural Detailing |
| Prerequisites: ABB103 or ABD103 or ABB106 or ABD106 |
| Complementary Studies unit | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB301 Equivalents: UXB301 | Work Integrated Learning (WIL) |
| Prerequisites: (Completion of 96cp in current course and admission into AB01, AB05, EB01, EB02, EB03, EB04, EB05, ID35, ID36, UD01, SE05, ID18 or AV01) or (Completion of 96cp in current course and DYB111 or ABB103 or ABD103) |
| ABB312 Equivalents: DAB302 | Architecture Design 6 |
| Prerequisites: (ABB212 or DAB202) and (ABB214 or DAB211) |
| ABB314 Equivalents: DAB303 | Integrated Architectural Communication |
| Prerequisites: (ABB106 or DYB113) and (ABB107 or DAB212 or UXB110) |
| Complementary Studies unit | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB311 Equivalents: DAB301 | Architecture Design 5 |
| Prerequisites: ABB100 and (ABB107 or ABB215) and (ABB102 or DAB102 or DLB102 or DTB102) and (ABB211 or DAB201) |
| ABB313 | Reading Architecture: Modernism and its Afterllives |
| Prerequisites: ABB108 or ABD108 |
| Complementary Studies unit | |||
| Select one QUT You unit (6 credit points) | |||
| Select one QUT You unit (6 credit points) | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB104 | Create and Represent: Presentation |
| |
| QUT002 | QUT You: Walking on Country |
| |
| Select one QUT You unit (6 credit points) | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB214 Equivalents: DAB211 | Environmental Principles of Architectural Design |
| Prerequisites: (ABB102 or DAB102 or DLB102 or DTB102) and (ABB105 or DYB112) |
| ABB215 | Architectural Detailing |
| Prerequisites: ABB103 or ABD103 or ABB106 or ABD106 |
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB212 Equivalents: DAB202 | Architecture Design 4 |
| Prerequisites: (ABB101 or DAB101 or DLB101 or DTB101 or ABD101) and (ABB102 or DAB102 or DLB102 or DTB102 or ABD102) |
| ABB226 Equivalents: UXB212 | Building Structures |
| Prerequisites: ABB100 or UXB112 |
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB301 Equivalents: UXB301 | Work Integrated Learning (WIL) |
| Prerequisites: (Completion of 96cp in current course and admission into AB01, AB05, EB01, EB02, EB03, EB04, EB05, ID35, ID36, UD01, SE05, ID18 or AV01) or (Completion of 96cp in current course and DYB111 or ABB103 or ABD103) |
| ABB313 | Reading Architecture: Modernism and its Afterllives |
| Prerequisites: ABB108 or ABD108 |
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB104 | Create and Represent: Presentation |
| |
| Select one QUT You unit (6 credit points) | |||
| Select one QUT You unit (6 credit points) | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB201 Equivalents: DAB312, DAB635, DAH635, UXB211 | Building Services |
| Prerequisites: ABB107 or DAB212 or UXB110 |
| ABB301 Equivalents: UXB301 | Work Integrated Learning (WIL) |
| Prerequisites: (Completion of 96cp in current course and admission into AB01, AB05, EB01, EB02, EB03, EB04, EB05, ID35, ID36, UD01, SE05, ID18 or AV01) or (Completion of 96cp in current course and DYB111 or ABB103 or ABD103) |
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB211 Equivalents: DAB201 | Architecture Design 3 |
| Prerequisites: ABB101 or DAB101 or ABD101 |
| ABB214 Equivalents: DAB211 | Environmental Principles of Architectural Design |
| Prerequisites: (ABB102 or DAB102 or DLB102 or DTB102) and (ABB105 or DYB112) |
| ABB215 | Architectural Detailing |
| Prerequisites: ABB103 or ABD103 or ABB106 or ABD106 |
| QUT002 | QUT You: Walking on Country |
| |
| Select one QUT You unit (6 credit points) | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB100 Equivalents: DAB311, UXB112 | Introduction to Building Structures |
| |
| ABB201 Equivalents: DAB312, DAB635, DAH635, UXB211 | Building Services |
| Prerequisites: ABB107 or DAB212 or UXB110 |
| ABB212 Equivalents: DAB202 | Architecture Design 4 |
| Prerequisites: (ABB101 or DAB101 or DLB101 or DTB101 or ABD101) and (ABB102 or DAB102 or DLB102 or DTB102 or ABD102) |
| Complementary Studies unit | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB301 Equivalents: UXB301 | Work Integrated Learning (WIL) |
| Prerequisites: (Completion of 96cp in current course and admission into AB01, AB05, EB01, EB02, EB03, EB04, EB05, ID35, ID36, UD01, SE05, ID18 or AV01) or (Completion of 96cp in current course and DYB111 or ABB103 or ABD103) |
| ABB311 Equivalents: DAB301 | Architecture Design 5 |
| Prerequisites: ABB100 and (ABB107 or ABB215) and (ABB102 or DAB102 or DLB102 or DTB102) and (ABB211 or DAB201) |
| ABB313 | Reading Architecture: Modernism and its Afterllives |
| Prerequisites: ABB108 or ABD108 |
| Complementary Studies unit | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB226 Equivalents: UXB212 | Building Structures |
| Prerequisites: ABB100 or UXB112 |
| ABB312 Equivalents: DAB302 | Architecture Design 6 |
| Prerequisites: (ABB212 or DAB202) and (ABB214 or DAB211) |
| ABB314 Equivalents: DAB303 | Integrated Architectural Communication |
| Prerequisites: (ABB106 or DYB113) and (ABB107 or DAB212 or UXB110) |
| Complementary Studies unit | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB211 Equivalents: DAB201 | Architecture Design 3 |
| Prerequisites: ABB101 or DAB101 or ABD101 |
| ABB107 Equivalents: DAB212, UXB110 | Small Scale Building and Construction |
| |
| ABB213 Equivalents: DAB200 | Modern Architecture |
| Prerequisites: ABB105 or DYB112 or ABB108 or DYB114 or UXB130 or ABD105 or ABD108 |
| Select one QUT You unit (6 credit points) | |||
| Select one QUT You unit (6 credit points) | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB212 Equivalents: DAB202 | Architecture Design 4 |
| Prerequisites: (ABB101 or DAB101 or DLB101 or DTB101 or ABD101) and (ABB102 or DAB102 or DLB102 or DTB102 or ABD102) |
| ABB214 Equivalents: DAB211 | Environmental Principles of Architectural Design |
| Prerequisites: (ABB102 or DAB102 or DLB102 or DTB102) and (ABB105 or DYB112) |
| ABB100 Equivalents: DAB311, UXB112 | Introduction to Building Structures |
| |
| ABB104 | Create and Represent: Presentation |
|
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB311 Equivalents: DAB301 | Architecture Design 5 |
| Prerequisites: ABB100 and (ABB107 or ABB215) and (ABB102 or DAB102 or DLB102 or DTB102) and (ABB211 or DAB201) |
| ABB201 Equivalents: DAB312, DAB635, DAH635, UXB211 | Building Services |
| Prerequisites: ABB107 or DAB212 or UXB110 |
| ABB301 Equivalents: UXB301 | Work Integrated Learning (WIL) |
| Prerequisites: (Completion of 96cp in current course and admission into AB01, AB05, EB01, EB02, EB03, EB04, EB05, ID35, ID36, UD01, SE05, ID18 or AV01) or (Completion of 96cp in current course and DYB111 or ABB103 or ABD103) |
| Complementary Studies unit | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB312 Equivalents: DAB302 | Architecture Design 6 |
| Prerequisites: (ABB212 or DAB202) and (ABB214 or DAB211) |
| ABB314 Equivalents: DAB303 | Integrated Architectural Communication |
| Prerequisites: (ABB106 or DYB113) and (ABB107 or DAB212 or UXB110) |
| Complementary Studies unit | |||
| Complementary Studies unit | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB100 Equivalents: DAB311, UXB112 | Introduction to Building Structures |
| |
| ABB201 Equivalents: DAB312, DAB635, DAH635, UXB211 | Building Services |
| Prerequisites: ABB107 or DAB212 or UXB110 |
| ABB212 Equivalents: DAB202 | Architecture Design 4 |
| Prerequisites: (ABB101 or DAB101 or DLB101 or DTB101 or ABD101) and (ABB102 or DAB102 or DLB102 or DTB102 or ABD102) |
| QUT002 | QUT You: Walking on Country |
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| Select a QUT You unit (6 credit points) | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB211 Equivalents: DAB201 | Architecture Design 3 |
| Prerequisites: ABB101 or DAB101 or ABD101 |
| ABB214 Equivalents: DAB211 | Environmental Principles of Architectural Design |
| Prerequisites: (ABB102 or DAB102 or DLB102 or DTB102) and (ABB105 or DYB112) |
| ABB215 | Architectural Detailing |
| Prerequisites: ABB103 or ABD103 or ABB106 or ABD106 |
| Complementary Studies unit | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB226 Equivalents: UXB212 | Building Structures |
| Prerequisites: ABB100 or UXB112 |
| ABB312 Equivalents: DAB302 | Architecture Design 6 |
| Prerequisites: (ABB212 or DAB202) and (ABB214 or DAB211) |
| ABB314 Equivalents: DAB303 | Integrated Architectural Communication |
| Prerequisites: (ABB106 or DYB113) and (ABB107 or DAB212 or UXB110) |
| Complementary Studies unit | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB301 Equivalents: UXB301 | Work Integrated Learning (WIL) |
| Prerequisites: (Completion of 96cp in current course and admission into AB01, AB05, EB01, EB02, EB03, EB04, EB05, ID35, ID36, UD01, SE05, ID18 or AV01) or (Completion of 96cp in current course and DYB111 or ABB103 or ABD103) |
| ABB311 Equivalents: DAB301 | Architecture Design 5 |
| Prerequisites: ABB100 and (ABB107 or ABB215) and (ABB102 or DAB102 or DLB102 or DTB102) and (ABB211 or DAB201) |
| ABB313 | Reading Architecture: Modernism and its Afterllives |
| Prerequisites: ABB108 or ABD108 |
| Complementary Studies unit | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB212 Equivalents: DAB202 | Architecture Design 4 |
| Prerequisites: (ABB101 or DAB101 or DLB101 or DTB101 or ABD101) and (ABB102 or DAB102 or DLB102 or DTB102 or ABD102) |
| ABB214 Equivalents: DAB211 | Environmental Principles of Architectural Design |
| Prerequisites: (ABB102 or DAB102 or DLB102 or DTB102) and (ABB105 or DYB112) |
| ABB104 | Create and Represent: Presentation |
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| Select a QUT You unit (6 credit points) | |||
| Select a QUT You unit (6 credit points) | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB211 Equivalents: DAB201 | Architecture Design 3 |
| Prerequisites: ABB101 or DAB101 or ABD101 |
| ABB107 Equivalents: DAB212, UXB110 | Small Scale Building and Construction |
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| ABB213 Equivalents: DAB200 | Modern Architecture |
| Prerequisites: ABB105 or DYB112 or ABB108 or DYB114 or UXB130 or ABD105 or ABD108 |
| Complementary Studies unit | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB312 Equivalents: DAB302 | Architecture Design 6 |
| Prerequisites: (ABB212 or DAB202) and (ABB214 or DAB211) |
| ABB314 Equivalents: DAB303 | Integrated Architectural Communication |
| Prerequisites: (ABB106 or DYB113) and (ABB107 or DAB212 or UXB110) |
| ABB100 Equivalents: DAB311, UXB112 | Introduction to Building Structures |
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| ABB201 Equivalents: DAB312, DAB635, DAH635, UXB211 | Building Services |
| Prerequisites: ABB107 or DAB212 or UXB110 |
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB311 Equivalents: DAB301 | Architecture Design 5 |
| Prerequisites: ABB100 and (ABB107 or ABB215) and (ABB102 or DAB102 or DLB102 or DTB102) and (ABB211 or DAB201) |
| ABB301 Equivalents: UXB301 | Work Integrated Learning (WIL) |
| Prerequisites: (Completion of 96cp in current course and admission into AB01, AB05, EB01, EB02, EB03, EB04, EB05, ID35, ID36, UD01, SE05, ID18 or AV01) or (Completion of 96cp in current course and DYB111 or ABB103 or ABD103) |
| Complementary Studies unit | |||
| Complementary Studies unit | |||
Bachelor of Architectural Design curriculum changes
There are a number of changes to units which may affect your enrolment. Study plans for affected students have been updated. Please contact the Faculty by email: engineering@qut.edu.au if you have any questions or need assistance.
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2026 or earlier |
Change |
From 2029 |
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ABB213 Modern Architecture |
Replaced by |
ABB313 Reading Architecture Modernism and its Afterlives |
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ABB214 Environmental Principles or Architectural Design |
Change to semester of offer |
Changing semester of offer to Semester 1 only |
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2026 or earlier |
Change |
From 2028 |
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ABB214 Environmental Principles or Architectural Design |
Change to semester of offer |
Will be offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2 |
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ABB107 Design 1: Space and Scale |
Replaced by |
ABB215 Architectural Detailing |
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2026 or earlier |
Change |
From 2027 |
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ABB211 Architecture Design 3 |
Retitled |
ABB211 Architecture Design: Dwelling |
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ABB212 Architecture Design 4 |
Retitled |
ABB212 Architecture Design: Urban Contexts |
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ABB311 Architecture Design 5 |
Retitled |
ABB311 Architecture Design: Translation |
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ABB312 Architecture Design 6 |
Retitled |
ABB312 Architecture Design: Environmental Performance |
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QUTYou Option Unit –1 x 6cps |
Replaced by
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QUT002 Walking on Country 6cps |
Unit Lists
This Study Area B supports the development of intermediate level knowledge and skills in Interior Design for students who have completed the first year of a Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Landscape Architecture.
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB202 Equivalents: DTB205 | Design Psychology |
| Prerequisites: 84 credit points of completed Architecture study (ABB% or D% units) |
| ABB231 Equivalents: DTB204 | Interior Design: Inhabitation |
| Prerequisites: (ABB101 or ABD101 or DTB101) and (ABB102 or ABD102 or DTB102) |
| ABB232 | Interior Design: Interiority |
| Prerequisites: (ABB101 or DTB101) and (ABB102 or DTB102) |
| ABB233 Equivalents: DTB200, DTB303 | Interior Access and Assemblies |
| Prerequisites: ABB106 or DYB113 |
| ABB235 Equivalents: DTB210 | Colour and Light |
| Prerequisites: 84 credit point of completed Architecture study (ABB% or D% units) |
| ABB335 Equivalents: DTB211 | Materials, Products and Processes |
| Prerequisites: 144 credit points of completed study in current course |
This Study Area B supports the development of intermediate level knowledge and skills in Landscape Architecture for students who have completed the first year of a Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Landscape Architecture.
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB241 Equivalents: DLB204 | Landscape Design 3: Planting Design |
| Prerequisites: (ABB101 or ABD101 or DAB101 or DLB101 or DTB101) and (ABB103 or ABD103 or ABB104 or ABB106 or ABD106 or DYB111 or DYB113) |
| ABB242 Equivalents: DLB202 | Landscape Design 4: People and Place |
| Prerequisites: (ABB101 or DAB101 or DLB101 or DTB101) and (ABB103 or ABB104 or ABB106 or DYB111 or DYB113) |
| ABB243 | Landscape Design 5: Design and Documentation |
| Prerequisites: ABB248 or DLB302 |
| ABB244 Equivalents: DLB303 | Landscape Design 6: Urban Ecologies |
| Prerequisites: (ABB241 or DLB204) and (ABB242 or DLB202) |
| ABB245 | Landscape Histories and Criticism |
| Prerequisites: ABB108 or ABD108 or DYB114 or UXB130 |
| ABB246 Equivalents: DLB301 | Landscape Ecologies |
| Prerequisites: 36 credit points of completed Landscape Architecture study (ABB24% or DL% units) |
| ABB247 Equivalents: DLB201 | Landform, Technology and Techniques |
| Prerequisites: (ABB101 or ABD101 or DAB101 or DLB101 or DTB101) and (ABB106 or ABD106) |
| ABB248 Equivalents: DLB302 | Landscape Materiality and Constructs |
| Prerequisites: ABB247 or DLB201 |
This Study Area B supports the development of introductory level knowledge and skills in building construction management.
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB100 Equivalents: DAB311, UXB112 | Introduction to Building Structures |
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| ABB107 Equivalents: DAB212, UXB110 | Small Scale Building and Construction |
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| ABB121 Equivalents: UXB111 | Introduction to Construction Management and Quantity Surveying |
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| ABB122 Equivalents: UXB113 | Measurement for Construction |
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| ABB123 Equivalents: UXB100 | Sustainability and Design Thinking for the Construction Industry |
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| ABB124 Equivalents: UXB114 | Integrated Construction |
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| ABB223 Equivalents: UXB210 | Low-Rise Construction |
| Prerequisites: ABB107 or UXB110 or DAB212 |
This Study Area B supports the development of introductory level knowledge and skills in urban and regional planning.
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB108 Equivalents: DYB114, UXB130, ABD108 | Spatial Histories |
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| ABB151 Equivalents: UXB131 | Planning and Design Practice |
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| ABB153 | Urban Analysis |
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| ABB155 Equivalents: UXB134 | Property Law and Land Use Planning |
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| ABB206 Equivalents: UXB135 | Negotiation and Conflict Resolution |
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| ABB252 Equivalents: UXB234 | Transport Planning |
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| ABB254 Equivalents: UXB231 | Stakeholder Engagement |
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[Note: for students interested in taking the minor combination of Property Development minor and Property Investment Finance minor should consider the Property Economics second major instead]
Study Area Description
The Property Development minor provides Urban Development students with a more in-depth understanding of the role property plays in the development of the built environment. The units explore the interrelationship between property finance, valuation and market analysis in the property development process. This minor will complement the knowledge and skills developed in your Urban Development Study Area A by demonstrating the link between property development and planning, construction management and quantity surveying and cost engineering.
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| UDBXMNR-PRPDEVL v5 | |||
| USB142 | Fundamentals of Property Valuation |
| Antirequisites: UDB140 or USB140 |
| USB248 Equivalents: USB144 | Investment Property Valuation |
| Prerequisites: USB142 |
| Select 24 credit points (2 units) from Property Development Unit Options: | |||
| KKB190 Equivalents: OUB100 | Yatdjuligin - Cultural Safety in Indigenous Australian Context |
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| USB147 | Property Market Analysis |
| Prerequisites: BSB113 or UDB104 or EFB231 or (EFB228 and EFB229) |
| USB244 Equivalents: UDB344 | Property and Asset Management |
| Prerequisites: Completion of 96 credit points or more of studyUSB248 or USB242 or USB144 are assumed knowledge. |
| USB245 Equivalents: UDB246 | Property Investment Analysis |
| Prerequisites: USB248 or USB144 or USB242 |
| EFB231 Equivalents: BSB113 | Economics |
| Antirequisites: EFB228 and EFB229 |
| USB141 Equivalents: UDB141 | Building Construction |
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| The following units have been removed from this Minor but will still count towards this Minor if previously completed: | |||
| USB144 Investment Valuation (disc 31/12/2026. Replaced by USB248.) | |||
| USB240 Market Analysis (disc 30/06/2026. Replaced by USB147.) | |||
[Note:Urban Development students interested in taking the minor combination of Property Investment Finance minor and Property Development minor should consider the Property Economics second major instead]
Study Area Description
The Property Investment and Finance minor introduces students to the issues and processes involved in the financing and investment potential of property from both an individual and portfolio perspective. This minor will complement the knowledge and skills developed in the Urban Development discipline primary majors by demonstrating the link between property finance and investment and planning, construction management and quantity surveying and cost engineering.
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| UDBXMNR-PINVFIN v4 | |||
| USB142 | Fundamentals of Property Valuation |
| Antirequisites: UDB140 or USB140 |
| USB248 Equivalents: USB144 | Investment Property Valuation |
| Prerequisites: USB142 |
| Select 24 credit points (2 units) from the Property and Investment Finance Unit Options: | |||
| EFB210 Equivalents: EFX210 | Fundamentals of Finance |
| Prerequisites: 48 credit points of completed study |
| USB244 Equivalents: UDB344 | Property and Asset Management |
| Prerequisites: Completion of 96 credit points or more of studyUSB248 or USB242 or USB144 are assumed knowledge. |
| USB245 Equivalents: UDB246 | Property Investment Analysis |
| Prerequisites: USB248 or USB144 or USB242 |
| USB247 | Property Finance |
| Prerequisites: EFB210 or USB144 or USB242Antirequisites: USB341 |
| The following unit has been removed from this Minor but will still count towards this Minor if previously completed: | |||
| USB144 Investment Valuation (disc 31/12/2026. Replaced by USB248.) | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB121 Equivalents: UXB111 | Introduction to Construction Management and Quantity Surveying |
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| ABB123 Equivalents: UXB100 | Sustainability and Design Thinking for the Construction Industry |
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| ABB124 Equivalents: UXB114 | Integrated Construction |
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| ABB151 Equivalents: UXB131 | Planning and Design Practice |
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| ABB153 | Urban Analysis |
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| ABB155 Equivalents: UXB134 | Property Law and Land Use Planning |
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| ABB202 Equivalents: DTB205 | Design Psychology |
| Prerequisites: 84 credit points of completed Architecture study (ABB% or D% units) |
| ABB233 Equivalents: DTB200, DTB303 | Interior Access and Assemblies |
| Prerequisites: ABB106 or DYB113 |
For more detail about University wide Minor Options see University wide second majors and minors.
Alternatively, you may select 48 credit points of University wide unit options.
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| In order to complete this study package, you must complete 24 credit points made up of one core unit (QUT002) and three QUT You option units. | |||
| QUT002 | QUT You: Walking on Country |
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| Select three units (18 credit points) from the QUT You Unit Options list: | |||
| QUT001 | QUT You: Artificial Intelligence in the Real World |
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| QUT003 | QUT You: Real Action for Real Change |
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| QUT004 | QUT You: Living and Working Collaboratively, Ethically, and Inclusively |
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| QUT005 | QUT You: Seeing Me, Seeing You: Skills for a Diverse World |
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| QUT006 | QUT You: The Art of Pitching |
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| QUT007 | QUT You: Fighting 'Fake News' |
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| QUT009 | QUT You: Data Science for Society |
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| QUT010 | QUT You: People with Robots |
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| QUT013 | QUT You: Human Agency in the Digital World |
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