Bachelor of Architectural Design/Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Urban and Regional Planning)

Queensland University of Technology

HighlightsBe inspired and empowered to create environments with a positive impact on human health, environmental quality, social relationships and urban systems.QUT is ranked as one of the top 100 universities in the world for architecture and built environment (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023) and we are proud to have Queensland’s most in-demand architecture degree (QTAC first preferences 2022).Your studies will prepare you to plan large-scale projects such as new cities, suburbs, ports, recreational and industrial areas and transport infrastructure.Use your combined architecture and built environment skills in careers with private developers, government bodies and communities to enhance established neighbourhoods, and shape new suburbs, cities and regions.Progress onto the proposed two year Master of Architecture and gain the required practical experience to become an architect.Why choose this course?With an increasing focus on liveability and creating cities of the future, now is the time to explore a career in architecture and urban and regional planning. New technology is emerging. Architects and urban planners are facing exciting challenges and setting the direction to shape how we live and work in the future.If you are interested in balancing social, economic, environmental and cultural issues with art and design, and using your imagination and being creative, then this double degree might lead to the career of your dreams.Careers and outcomesYou will have employment opportunities internationally, and in state and local government departments and agencies, large multi-stranded development companies and professional architectural and planning consultancies. Career choices include urban design, transport planning, development assessment, plan preparation for housing and industrial areas, open space and recreational planning, environmental protection, and social and economic development.Possible careersArchitectUrban designerUrban and regional planner

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