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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

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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

Intl. Tuition
A$42,962
per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Home Tuition
A$9,880
per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Admission notes

  • 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

We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.

Campus & City Life

Student Population
47,820
Total students
Staff Ratio
36:1
Students per staff
International Students
24%
Of student body

University Stats

Total Students47,820
Student-to-Staff Ratio36:1
International Students24%

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment
67%
Employed after graduation

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition
A$42,962
per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Home Tuition
A$9,880
per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page
Total Programme Cost
A$128,886
For full 3F/6P

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)A$42,962per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Tuition (Home)A$9,880per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page