Address
Victoria University
Footscray Park campus
70 - 104 Ballarat Road
Melbourne Victoria 3011
Australia
Footscray Park campus
70 - 104 Ballarat Road
Melbourne Victoria 3011
Australia
Course details
CRICOS course code: 096484C
Level of study: Bachelor’s Degrees
Summary
Develop an independent and creative approach to building design and learn about the cultural, social, technical and sustainable issues that are associated with the built environment.
As a student in the new Bachelor of Building Design, you’ll use innovative processes and practices of an architectural design studio to solve problems creatively, and determine solutions for a better future. Modern computer labs, design studios, site visits and interaction with industry practitioners will take you into 'real life' situations with industry briefs.
In this three-year Bachelor of Building Design degree, you will study and develop skills in:
- building design (architectural)
- building legislation and auditing
- building codes
- environmentally sustainable construction techniques and materials
- building services
- professional practice and communication.
These skills will prepare you as a confident and capable building industry professional. You will also take classes alongside students from building design, construction management, building surveying and engineering programs. By studying in multidisciplinary teams in a studio-based learning environment you will work with allied professions in the building industry right from the beginning of your studies.
Course structure
To attain the Bachelor of Building Design, students will be required to complete 288 credit points consisting of:
- 96 credit points First Year Core studies;
- 192 credit points Professional Core and Capstone studies.
Careers in building design
As key professionals in the building design and construction industry, graduates will work closely with other professional disciplines, industry groups and development authorities.
Graduates will have a wide range of employment opportunities and can work in both the private and public sectors for employers such as architects, building proprietors contractors, developers, engineers, government bodies, consultancy practices and corporations with large building portfolios or be self-employed entrepreneurs.
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| Tuition Fees (AUD $) | Start date | Duration | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
|
31,000 Per Year
Read more15,500 per semester |
28 Aug 2023 |
3 years
Full time |
Victoria University Footscray Park campus 70 - 104 Ballarat Road Melbourne Victoria 3011 Australia |
Entry criteria
Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent). OR: Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent). OR: Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic module): Overall score of 6.0 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet: Overall score of 67 (Listening 12, Speaking 18, Reading 15, Writing 21)
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 50 (no section score less than 50)
University of Cambridge - Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 169. No individual band less than 169.
VU English - English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Level 4): achieved.