Architectural Design - F2001
Studying Architecture at Monash is your first step on the pathway to a varied and exciting future career as an architect. Combine your creative vision and technical expertise to shape the future of society through great design in the built environment.
Focus on contemporary issues
Architects don’t just design buildings; they play a critical role in shaping the world around us.
When you study architecture at Monash, you’ll explore the social, political, environmental and economic implications of architectural practice. We’ll give you the confidence to engage with and respond to the challenges of our time, such as climate change and equitable access to housing.
You’ll get the tools you need to become an agent of change and someone who responds to the dynamic needs of contemporary society.
Throughout the course, we’ll train you to think in future-oriented ways to engage with complex problems, and give you the confidence to present and position your work to peers, industry and the public.
Why study architecture at Monash?
What is unique to our Bachelor of Architectural Design, is that you’ll spend half your degree in the studio, which replicates the way many architectural and design practices operate.
The studio isn’t a classroom in a traditional sense: it’s a collaborative environment where you’ll be guided by academics and practitioners from industry. You’ll work on real projects with your peers in small groups to develop responses to a wide range of social and spatial issues, either with community or embedded in an architectural practice.
Each semester you can choose from a range of projects in studio with different subjects, practitioners and approaches to architectural practice, which means you can shape your education and future career by selecting studios that align with your interests and passions.
Who is the Bachelor of Architectural Design for?
We don’t ask for a folio. Whether you’ve studied design before, or are completely new to the subject, our Bachelor of Architectural Design will give you the practical skills to be successful in your degree and architectural practice.
You’ll learn how to design through drawing and digital modelling. You’ll get to use the latest architectural software and make models using a range of materials in our dedicated workshops and digital fabrication labs.
How to become an architect
To become a registered architect in Australia, you need to complete an accredited Master of Architecture and you need to meet the professional practice requirements of the Architectural Registration Board of Victoria. This professional pathway allows you to work as an architect in many different countries.
Our Bachelor of Architecture is the first step on your path to work as an architect. When you successfully complete our Bachelor of Architectural Design, you’re guaranteed a place in our accredited Master of Architecture. This means you can continue your studies with the ongoing support of your peers and creative community at Monash.
The Master of Architecture at Monash is accredited by the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA), as well as the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA).
Career options
Our bachelor sets you up to progress into our Master of Architecture course. Graduates of the Bachelor of Architectural Design have gone on to work in a diverse range of roles from interior design consultant, film set designer, community development officer, property developer, town planner, architectural writer and commentator.
Discover where our graduates have gone and how they are making their mark in the world.
At a glance
Subject prerequisites
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Course Details
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Duration |
3 years (full time). To qualify as a registered architect, you also need to complete the Master of Architecture (2 years full time) and undertake two years of professional practice. |
Start date |
First Semester (February) |
Architects play a critical role in shaping the world around us. At Monash, we prepare you for your role as an architect through our studio model, where you get to work on real projects. Find out more about what this looks like from our Bachelor of Architectural Design Course Director and one of our students.
The Studio
Every semester, our Architecture students are able to select a 'studio' that aligns with their passion and interest. In a studio, you'll work on a real project under the expert guidance of practising architect, giving you the confidence and skills to shape your own architectural practice.
Wood Marsh Architecture Prize Winner
Hear from Gabriel-Ange Bachiyunve who was awarded 2023 Wood Marsh Architecture Prize. The Prize is awarded to one outstanding graduate of the Bachelor of Architectural Design, to support them to thrive in their master’s degree.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
There are many ways to be considered for entry to a Monash University degree depending on your educational background and history. The below options reflect the academic requirements for the different applicant categories (or the highest level of education previously completed) to be considered for this Monash course. All applicants must satisfy equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites or equivalent tertiary units including the English language requirements.
Qualifications
Equivalent Australian Year 12
Completing Year 12 in the Current Year or within the Last 2 Years
Applicants with Recent Secondary Education
Started or Completed a TAFE Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma
Applicants with VET Study
Started or Completed a Bachelor Degree
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Finished Year 12 More than 3 Years Ago with No Further Study
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Alternative qualifications and prerequisites
For other domestic and international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course based on your prior studies, use the study credit and admissions eligibility search.
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Partner with another course
Double degree courses allow you to study towards two different degrees at the same time, and graduate with two separate qualifications. And because a required subject in one course can count as an elective in the other, our double degrees take up to two years less than if you studied for the two degrees separately.
Making the application
Future students
Semester one (February)
Apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).
Closing date
Applications are closed for 2023.
Current Monash students
You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.
Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer.
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
The average annual student contribution amount for 2026 is:
A$11,000
Note: see information on how fees are calculated.
Fee assistance
As a Commonwealth supported student, you may be able to either:
- pay all of your student contribution upfront, or
- defer payment through the HECS HELP loan scheme.
Full fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2026 are:
A$44,700
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other fees
The Student Services and Amenities Fee applies to some students each calendar year.