Programme details

Bachelor of Architectural Studies

Students will study architecture in a vibrant, design-focused environment, gaining the knowledge and skills to shape the built environment.

Course description

Effors are made for constantly making and remaking the physical world in response to new challenges. These could be environmental sustainability, the evolution of technology, and the changing needs of human habitation. The Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) allows you to study a major in one of four areas: Architecture, Interior Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Architecture History and Theory. Students study across all of these subjects in your first year to develop a broad understanding and then select a major for your second year.

Specialisations

Architecture
Interior Architecture
Landscape Architecture
Architecture History and Theory

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Post-study work rights

This course qualifies for 3 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

Depending on field of specialization, students may find employment in:

Conservation planning
Site design
Exhibition design
Environmental design
Workplace design
Urban placemaking
Heritage building conservation
New building design
Zero-carbon design and construction.

Entry requirements

Academic requirement:

Achieve the International Baccalaureate Diploma, or three GCE Advanced Level passes at C grade, or equivalent.There could be specific secondary academic prerequisites that depend on the country where the initial education was completed.

Students may also be required to demonstrate proficiency in English. Undergraduate English requirements:

IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5; or,
TOEFL: minimum overall score of 80 (internet-based test); or,
PTE: minimum score of 50 (with a ‘Communicative score’ of not less than 42); or,
Victoria University of Wellington English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programme: minimum final scores of 4,4,4,3; or,
Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169 or higher, with each skill score no less than 162; or,
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL): Level 4 (Academic); or,
NZAPA: English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 2 (with no skill lower than Level 1)