Western Sydney University
Bachelor of Architectural Design
Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia
Level
Bachelors Pass
Duration
3F/6P
Campus
Parramatta City (NSW)
Intl. Tuition
A$42,962 (2027-28)
Home Tuition
A$9,880 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
2027-03-01
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Architectural Design at Western Sydney University in Bankstown, 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
47,820
Staff Ratio
36.4:1
International
24.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
67.0%
of graduates employed
Costs & Living
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Architectural Design
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Architectural Design topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Architectural Design
- 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: English Standard (or higher), and Science and/or Mathematics Advanced (Band 4 or above).
- Recommended studies: Art, design technology (drafting/CAD), and/or professional studies.
- Refer to Western Sydney University general admission criteria.
- Mandatory portfolio: Portfolios will be assessed by the School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment on a qualitative basis.
- Upload your portfolio as a PDF to your UAC application by 30 June 2023 for Spring 2023 or 15 January 2024 for Autumn 2024.
- View the course description for portfolio requirements .
- No late portfolios will be accepted.
- Portfolio (PDF only) formatting and content requirements Maximum 10 page PDF file showing visual evidence of creative ability.
- Images should be labelled and dated, with brief descriptions of the work to clarify as required (max 25 words per image).
- Creative production need not be limited to ‘architectural’ works but can include: photography, sculpture, freehand drawing, mechanical drafting or CAD modelling, woodwork or technical arts, music scores, creative writing, dramatic performance or dance, and other forms of creative or professional endeavour.
- Maximum 5MB file size Colour or black and white A4 portrait or landscape No embedded hyperlinks.
- Static files only.
- No security or password protection on the file Cover sheet with your name, email address, and phone number and 100 word maximum description of the creative content, explanation of any exceptional circumstances, and articulation of why the field of architecture is of interest Save the PDF file using the following name format: B_Arch_Design_SURNAME_FIRSTNAME_portfolio.pdf For example, B_Arch_Design_SMITH_JOHN_portfolio.pdf --> Optional portfolio: Entry by review of creative PDF portfolio of works is possible where academic requirements are not met.
- Upload your portfolio as a PDF to your UAC application by 30 June 2023 for Spring 2023 or 15 January 2024 for Autumn 2024.
- View the course description for portfolio requirements.
- No late portfolios will be accepted. --> Alternate Entry: Where academic requirements are not met, entry by portfolio demonstrating creative ability is also possible.
- Portfolios will be assessed by the School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment on a qualitative basis.
- Upload your portfolio as a PDF to your UAC application by 30 June 2025 for Spring 2025 or 15 January 2026 for Autumn 2026.
- Refer to course details for portfolio requirements .
- No late portfolios will be accepted.
- Other Applicants Refer to Western Sydney University general admission criteria.
- Alternate Entry: Where academic requirements are not met, entry by portfolio demonstrating creative ability is also possible.
- Portfolios will be assessed by the School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment on a qualitative basis.
- Upload your portfolio as a PDF to your UAC application by 30 June 2025 for Spring 2025 or 15 January 2026 for Autumn 2026.
- Refer to course details for portfolio requirements .
- No late portfolios will be accepted.
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
47,820
Total students
Staff Ratio
36:1
Students per staff
International Students
24%
Of student body
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
67%
Employed after graduation
Costs & Living Expenses
Total Programme Cost
A$128,886
For full 3F/6P