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Griffith university

The Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture is the foundation study for a career as an architect. Graduates from this program may apply to progress into the Master of Architecture designed to gain academic qualifications leading to accreditation for employment as an architect. This degree focuses on the design of buildings, urban systems, public places, transport nodes, and recreation and conservation areas specifically for the tropical/sub-tropical climates of the Asia-Pacific region design that embodies sustainability principles. Students will learn to think and write critically and analytically, and to apply this knowledge in achieving social equity, economic viability and environmental responsibility in your design solutions. This program combines academic studies, fieldwork and practical experience with an emphasis on studio learning and sustainable outcomes. As part of third year, Students need to undertake a supervised off-campus industry based design project.
Good knowledge of environmental science.
Students will gain an understanding of the wide range of disciplines, approaches, debates, and ultimately professional opportunities in this field of endeavor. Development and understanding of the various ecological, economic, social and cultural aspects of design and planning, of ways in which planning and design affect sustainability and the human environment, and the knowledge, skills, and values that will help to critically analyze, assess, and act to change the built environment are included as major concept of study.
After pursuing this degree from Griffith university students will get accreditation by the Australian Institute of Architects/Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA)/Board of Architects of Queensland as an approved pathway program for the professionally accredited Master of Architecture.
Graduates may apply for entry into the Master of Architecture. These two integrated programs are designed to lead to professional accreditation as an architect. Graduates from the Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture may be employed at an intermediate level in support roles in various architecture related organizations including private practice, consulting firms and in Local and State Government.
24960
3 years full-time