Architectural Studies and Business - F2016
The Bachelor of Architectural Studies at Monash is your first step towards a varied and exciting career in the built environment. Coupled with the Bachelor of Business, you’ll be able to combine your creative vision and technical expertise in architecture with business acumen to set you up for career success.
Why study a Bachelor of Architectural Studies and Bachelor of Business at Monash?
The world is urbanising at a rapid pace and there is an increasing demand for architectural industry experts who can bring a multidimensional approach to a project.
In the Bachelor of Architectural Studies at Monash, you’ll explore the social, political, environmental and economic implications of architectural practice through applied, hands-on learning in a studio environment. You’ll work on real projects in small groups to develop responses to a wide range of social and spatial issues, often with community or embedded in an architectural practice.
Combining your architectural studies with a Bachelor of Business, sets you up for success in managing the complex business aspect of projects in the built environment. Whether you wish to run your own architectural firm, manage building projects within other organisations, or develop projects yourself, this degree combination will give you the tools and expertise to understand the complexity of business within an architectural context.
In the final year of your double degree you will undertake a capstone unit bringing your two chosen areas of study together in a unique applied project.
Where will the Bachelor of Architectural Studies and Bachelor of Business take you?
Whether you want to develop the business skills to run your own architectural practice or work in property development, our unique program combinations prepare you to take on a critical role in shaping the world around us.
By blending your architectural studies with a business degree, you’ll be equipped to respond to the dynamic, multifaceted needs of contemporary architecture. We’ll train you to think in future-oriented ways and give you the confidence to engage with and respond to the challenges of our time, such as climate change and equitable access to housing.
On completion of the four-year double degree, you can enter into an exciting career in the built environment. Some career options include: architectural practice manager, project manager, community development officer, building coordinator, property developer, property manager, and more.
Become an architect
You can also choose to continue on your journey with us to becoming a registered architect. To become a registered architect in Australia, you need to complete an accredited course, such as the Monash Master of Architecture.
On successful completion of the Bachelor of Architectural Studies in any of our double degree combinations, you’re guaranteed a place in our accredited Master of Architecture.
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), and is also recognised by the Board of Architects Malaysia (Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia - LAM), among others.
To become an architect in Victoria, you’ll also need to meet the professional practice requirements of the Architectural Registration Board of Victoria. If you want to work as an architect outside Victoria, check your local registration board for more information on professional requirements for entry into the profession, as these may vary.
Other double degree combinations
You can also choose to combine the Bachelor of Architectural Studies with:
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Fine Art
- Bachelor of Information Technology
At a glance
Course Details
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Duration |
4 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) |
Qualification |
Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Bachelor of Business |
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements (International students)
You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course.
At the time of enrolment in a course at Monash University, you must be at least 17 years of age.
All Monash undergraduate courses require you to have successfully completed a minimum of an Australian Year 12 qualification (or equivalent) and achieve the required academic entry score. Most Monash faculties generally use your most recent studies for admission however other guidelines may apply where your prior qualification may be considered.
Entry requirements for each qualification level are as follows:
All Monash undergraduate courses require you to satisfy English entry requirements in one of the following ways:
If your English test does not meet the above scores you may want to consider Monash English. Some Monash courses however do not accept Monash English.
The English measures outlined above must be completed within 3 years prior to the Monash course commencement date (other time limitations may apply as outlined in the Admission to Coursework Courses and Units Procedure). If you have completed several measures of English proficiency over a period of time, the highest valid measure will be accepted.
Monash University reserve the right to ask students to complete an English test to meet English course requirements upon request.
Further information can be located at English language requirements.
International students applying for a visa need to satisfy English requirements set by the Department of Home Affairs where these requirements and acceptable English tests differ from Monash University.
All Monash University undergraduate courses require you to have previously studied and achieved required Australian level standards in specific subject known as prerequisite subjects.
You must satisfy the following prerequisite subject requirements for this course:
*If you have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification you will be required to meet the prerequisite subject requirements that are equivalent to the VCE prerequisite subject requirements specified above.
Courses with maths and science prerequisite subjects
If the course you are applying for requires maths and/or science as prerequisite subjects, you can meet the requirements in the following ways:
- Australian Year 12 or International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme:
You must meet the maths and/or science prerequisite subject required for your chosen course as specified above (if applicable).
- Other qualifications recognised by Monash:
If you have completed maths and/or science subjects in the relevant discipline at the required grade level, it is assumed that you have knowledge equivalent to the Australian Year 12 (VCE equivalent) prerequisite subject required for your chosen course. It is strongly recommended that you check that you have covered the assumed knowledge required for your course by completing the Assumed Knowledge Skills Analysis.
This online activity includes multiple-choice questions based on your prior studies and helps you identify areas for revision, so you can start your course feeling confident and prepared. Once you accept your Monash offer and set up your student account you can complete the Assumed Knowledge Skills Analysis before starting your course.
These guidelines do not apply to the Bachelor of Medical Science or Doctor of Medicine, or to courses that require a tertiary-level Physiology unit: Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) (Graduate Entry), and Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) and Master of Pharmacy (Graduate Entry).
Alternative pathways
If you don't satisfy the requirements for direct entry consider these pathway options.
Entry requirements for Monash University are subject to change.
Making the application
Future students
Semester one (February)
Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
Apply directly to Monash using course code F2016.
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.
International fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2026 are:
A$55,900
Other fees
The Student Services and Amenities Fee applies to some students each calendar year.
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.
Enrolment Obligations
International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than one third (33%) of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students must enrol in at least one unit that is not by distance and/or online in each compulsory study period unless the student is completing the last unit of their course. See standard 8.19 and 8.20 of National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018.
CRICOS code: 117721F