The University of Sydney
Bachelor of Design in Architecture (Honours) and Master of Architecture
Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
Level
Bachelors Pass
Duration
5F
Campus
Camperdown/Darlington (NSW)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$9,880 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
2027-02-22
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Design in Architecture (Honours) and Master of Architecture at The University of Sydney in Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia is a bachelors pass programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
78,825
Staff Ratio
22.4:1
International
51.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
74.0%
of graduates employed
Costs & Living
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Design in Architecture (Honours) and Master of Architecture
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Design in Architecture (Honours) and Master of Architecture topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Design in Architecture (Honours) and Master of Architecture
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Applicants with recent secondary education Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced, English Advanced.
- Guaranteed selection rank: 97.00 subject to non-ATAR criteria being met.
- A guide to guaranteed selection ranks.
- Optional portfolio: A portfolio of work may be submitted in support of your application: read about the portfolio admissions pathway below.
- Other applicants Optional portfolio: A portfolio of work may be submitted in support of your application: read about the portfolio admissions pathway below.
- Also refer to the University of Sydney general admission criteria.
- Portfolio admissions pathway You are invited to submit a portfolio of work in support of your application for Architecture and Design courses.
- The portfolio will be considered as part of your application if your ATAR (or equivalent) is up to five points below the guaranteed ATAR for your desired course.
- The portfolio should demonstrate your skills and interest in design and creativity, as well as your capacity to succeed in academic study.
- The portfolio may include for example, artwork, architectural work, web design or development, 3D modelling, technical drawing or written work.
- The portfolio should be submitted to the University at the same time you submit you UAC application.
- Please note that the portfolio admissions pathway is only open to domestic applicants.
- For more information, including timelines for submission and date for the portfolio information session, visit University of Sydney portfolio admissions pathway
Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
78,825
Total students
Staff Ratio
22:1
Students per staff
International Students
51%
Of student body
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
74%
Employed after graduation