QUT (Queensland University of Technology) Courses

You must have one of the following:

• A recognised Australian 3-year architecture bachelor degree with a GPA of 4.5 (or equivalent); or
• A recognised Australian 3-year architecture bachelor degree plus six months full-time (or equivalent) relevant Australian professional experience under the supervision of a registered architect; or
• A recognised overseas three-year architecture bachelor degree plus an approved design portfolio; or
• Any completed degree plus passed the entire first year of a recognised Australian 3-year Master of Architecture (or equivalent) with a GPA of 4.5 (or equivalent).

Current QUT Architecture degree graduands

Current QUT Architecture graduands from a design single or double degree with a GPA of 4.5 or better will automatically receive an offer within three weeks of course completion.

• Completed Bachelor of Design (Honours) (Architectural Studies) or the 4-year Bachelor of Design (Architectural Studies) at QUT; or
• A recognised Australian 3-year architecture bachelor degree plus passed (at least) the entire first year of a recognised Australian 2-year Master of Architecture (or equivalent); or
• A recognised overseas 3-year architecture bachelor degree plus passed at least one year full-time (or equivalent) of recognised postgraduate architecture studies plus an approved design portfolio; or
• Any completed degree plus passed at least the entire first two years of a recognised Australian 3-year Master of Architecture (or equivalent).

Current QUT Architectural Studies graduands

Current QUT Architectural Studies graduands from a design honours degree will automatically receive an offer within three weeks of course completion.

Australian qualifications

2-year program

You can apply if you have a completed recognised 3-year architectural design bachelor program that leads to an Australian AACA accredited masters course with a GPA of 4.5 (or equivalent).

Successful completion of one of the following QUT courses:

• Bachelor of Design (Architecture) (DE43) with a GPA of 4.5 or better
• Bachelor of Design (Architecture) (DE43) and six months relevant professional experience
• Bachelor of Design - International (Architecture) (DE45) with a GPA of 4.5 or greater
• Bachelor of Design - International (Architecture) (DE45) and six months relevant professional experience
• Bachelor of Design (Architectural Studies) (DE40).

1-year program

Successful completion of QUT's DE42 Bachelor of Design (Honours) (Architectural Studies).

Prior to 2023 graduates of QUT's DE42 Bachelor of Design (Honours) (Architectural Studies) can progress into the Master of Architecture (DE80) one year program.

From 2023 graduates of QUT's DE42 Bachelor of Design (Honours) (Architectural Studies) can progress into the Master of Architecture (DE83) one year program.

International qualifications

A completed recognised 3-year architectural design bachelor program with a GPA of 4.5 (or equivalent) and with approved portfolio of design work.

If you are applying on this basis you must submit prior course information and a digital portfolio. Refer to the application and documentation requirements for details.

Application and documentation requirements

Your portfolio prior course content and your academic transcripts will be assessed to determine if you have met the course learning outcomes comparable to QUT's Bachelor of Design (Honours) (Architectural Studies). Submit the following with your application:

• prior architecture course information including course overview and subject syllabus in English.
• A digital portfolio which must include:
  • A minimum of 4 projects. Ensure that your architectural design abilities are well represented in the portfolio.
  • Fully documented design projects with a proper set of plans sections elevations and perspectives (photos of models optional) for each project included.
  • Samples of your university design assignments (architectural design projects) from the highest year levels of design studio that you have completed. The intent of the portfolio is to illustrate your highest level of skill development during your previous studies.

Your portfolio should not include samples of design projects completed for professional work (university studies only).

Portfolios must be in English and submitted in digital form (preferably PDF) with your application.

You must have one of the following:

• A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline; or
• A recognised diploma in any discipline followed by at least three (3) years professional experience including at least one year in a supervisory or leadership role in any field; or
• Current registration in any field within your field of practice with a nationally recognised professional body with at least three (3) years professional work experience in any field; or
• A minimum seven (7) years professional work experience in any field in a supervisory role or leadership position if your field of practice does not have a nationally recognised professional body.

You must have a recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline.

You must have one of the following recognised:

• bachelor honours degree in teaching or education; or
• bachelor degree in any discipline plus graduate certificate in teaching or education; or
• graduate diploma (or higher qualification) in teaching or education; or
• bachelor degree in teaching or education followed by at least two years full-time (or equivalent) work experience in teaching or education.

If you qualify for the 1-year program you will be automatically granted 48 credit points of general advanced standing towards the option units. This will be confirmed in your offer letter.

If you are interested in July start please note the course starts first Monday in July three weeks before semester 2 starts. Please view July (6TP4) dates to find out more

1.5 year program

• A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

1 year program

• A recognised bachelor degree in any discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale) and a completed recognised Graduate Certificate (or higher) in the field of Education with GPA of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
• A recognised bachelor degree in the field of education with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale) plus a minimum of two years full-time (or equivalent) relevant work experience in teaching or education. Students applying on the basis of work experience must submit a detailed CV position details and employment statements.

You must have one of the following:

• A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline;or
• A recognised diploma in any discipline followed by at least two years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in any field;or
• Five years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in any field.

If you are interested in July start please note the course starts first Monday in July three weeks before semester 2 starts. Please view July (6TP4) dates to find out more.

• A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline.

You must have a recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline.

You must have one of the following recognised:

• bachelor honours degree in teaching or education; or
• bachelor degree in any discipline plus graduate certificate in teaching or education; or
• graduate diploma (or higher qualification) in teaching or education; or
• bachelor degree in teaching or education followed by at least two years full-time (or equivalent) work experience in teaching or education.

If you qualify for the 1-year program you will be automatically granted 48 credit points of general advanced standing towards the option units. This will be confirmed in your offer letter.

If you are interested in July start please note the course starts first Monday in July three weeks before semester 2 starts. Please view July (6TP4) dates to find out more

1.5 year program

• A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

1 year program

• A recognised bachelor degree in any discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale) and a completed recognised Graduate Certificate (or higher) in the field of Education with GPA of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
• A recognised bachelor degree in the field of education with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale) plus a minimum of two years full-time (or equivalent) relevant work experience in teaching or education. Students applying on the basis of work experience must submit a detailed CV position details and employment statements.

You must have one of the following:

• A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline;or
• A recognised diploma in any discipline followed by at least two years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in any field;or
• Five years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in any field.

If you are interested in July start please note the course starts first Monday in July three weeks before semester 2 starts. Please view July (6TP4) dates to find out more.

• A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline.