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Bachelor of Applied Science

(Architectural Science)
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Bachelor of Applied
Science (Architectural Snapshot
LEVEL
Science) UNDERGRADUATE

ABOUT THIS DEGREE QUALIFICATION

This degree is the prerequisite for entry into the Master of Bachelor's Degree
Architecture. The degree covers the design of buildings, the
technical aspects of building construction, and how architecture
relates to societies, cultures and people and the way they live. SUBJECTS
Architectural ideas are communicated through written and spoken 24 subjects
reports, photographs, drawings, models and the electronic media.
Students not intending to continue on to the Master may use the
knowledge gained in this degree to seek employment within the PROVIDER
architectural profession or building industry. Curtin University
Software Requirements — Students will require access to the
following software: Photoshop, AutoCAD and Rhino. Details on
accessing AutoCAD and Rhino will be provided in due degree at the
commencement of relevant subjects (please note this software is
free for student use). The student will be responsible for organising
access to Photoshop, although Curtin can offer student discount
rates.
Related Degrees
This degree sits within a group of degrees:
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Architectural Science)
• Master of Architecture
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Overview
Enter an industry where initiative, creativity and critical awareness are valued. Explore how architecture
relates to culture and daily life. Study building design and construction, and express architectural ideas via
reports, models and multimedia.
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Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this degree can:
1. demonstrate an understanding of the broad discipline of architecture, its theoretical underpinnings, and
ways of thinking; the ability to apply specific discipline knowledge contained within the streams of
Architectural Design, Science and Technology, Architectural Culture and Design Communication
2. think critically, creatively and reflectively in order to analyse and understand the diverse needs of
various parties involved in architecture in order to generate and create innovative solutions
3. conduct appropriate scholarly and professional research to access and analyse the diverse information
needed to make informed, strategic design decisions
4. communicate information and ideas to diverse audience through visual, verbal and written
communication techniques
5. demonstrate an ability to recognise and understand the principles of a range of appropriate technologies
and their suitable application within the discipline of architecture
6. possess a sustained intellectual curiosity that constantly strives, through self-directed learning, for
innovation within the profession of architecture
7. have an awareness and ability to synthesize a range of local, national and international issues and
perspectives which influence architecture
8. understand and value cultural and physical diversity and appreciate its significance in the creation of
architecture
9. demonstrate a rigorous and ethical approach in the creation of architecture; the ability to work
independently and in teams.
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Career Outcomes
Graduates find employment in a wide range of fields, especially where initiative, creative thinking and critical
awareness are valued. Graduates of this degree are sought after as there is a shortage of qualified people in
the disciplines within the Built Environment particularly in Australia given the strength of the economy.
Architects are employed across several industries including: Professional, Scientific and Technical Services;
Construction; Public Administration and Safety; and Health Care and Social Assistance.
This degree is the prerequisite for entry into the Master of Architecture, entry to the degree is competitive
and a high semester weighted average is required. Students with a Bachelor's degree from a non AACA
accredited architecture program are required to submit a folio at the time of application.
Graduates of this undergraduate degree who do not intend to practise architecture will have opportunities in
areas such as urban design, environmental research, building conservation, heritage matters or community
development.
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Degree Subjects
DEGREE STRUCTURE - MAJORS
Please refer to the transition information below for information about course changes that may impact you.

LEVEL 1 OPEN SUBJECTS

Total number of subjects to complete: 8 units
Code Title Required Elective Optional University

APC100 Academic and Professional Communications3 CURTN

Classes start: 25 FEB 27 MAY 26 AUG 25 NOV

BAS110 Architecture Design 11 CURTN

Classes start: 25 FEB 26 AUG

BAS115 Architecture Methods 11 CURTN

Classes start: 25 FEB 26 AUG

BAS120 Technology of Design CURTN

Classes start: 27 MAY 25 NOV

BAS130 Understanding Architecture CURTN

Classes start: 25 FEB 26 AUG

BAS140 Architecture Design 22 CURTN

Classes start: 27 MAY 25 NOV

BAS145 Architecture Methods 22 CURTN

Classes start: 27 MAY 25 NOV

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BAS150 Architectural Technology in Context CURTN

Classes start: 27 MAY 25 NOV

Students who have completed BAS110 and BAS140 prior to 2015 are not required to
enrol into their co-requisites as these were previously counted as double subjects.
Completion of 2 of these subjects (one must be APC100) in addition to meeting
English language competency will be sufficient for students to apply for the degree.
Completion of 4 of these subjects (one must be APC100) will be sufficient for students
to apply for the degree.
1. These subjects are co-requisites and must be studied at the same time.
2. These subjects are co-requisites and must be studied at the same time.
3. This subject is equivalent to HUM100 or BAS100 in this degree. Do not enrol in this subject if you have
completed either of these subjects.

LEVEL 2 SUBJECTS
Total number of subjects to complete: 7 units
Code Title Required Elective Optional University

BAS200 Architecture Design 31 CURTN

Classes start: 25 FEB 26 AUG

BAS205 Architecture Methods 31 CURTN

Classes start: 25 FEB 26 AUG

Architectural Histories of Illusion, Power and CURTN

BAS220
Imagination
Classes start: 25 FEB 26 AUG

BAS230 Architecture Design 42 CURTN

Classes start: 27 MAY 25 NOV

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BAS235 Architecture Methods 42 CURTN

Classes start: 27 MAY 25 NOV

BAS240 Architectural Technology and Making CURTN

Classes start: 25 FEB 26 AUG

BAS250 Architecture and Identity CURTN

Classes start: 27 MAY 25 NOV

Complete 1 elective.
Before enrolling in Level 2 subjects, it is suggested that students have completed the
majority of Level 1 subjects.
Students who have completed BAS200 and BAS230 prior to 2015 are not required to
enrol into their co-requisites as these were previously counted as double subjects.
1. These subjects are co-requisites and must be studied at the same time.
2. These subjects are co-requisites and must be studied at the same time.

LEVEL 3 SUBJECTS
Total number of subjects to complete: 8 units
Code Title Required Elective Optional University

BAS300 Architecture Design 51 CURTN

Classes start: 25 FEB 26 AUG

BAS305 Architecture Methods 51 CURTN

Classes start: 25 FEB 26 AUG

Environmental and Technological Systems in CURTN

BAS310
Architecture
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Classes start: 27 MAY 25 NOV

BAS320 Urban Contexts CURTN

Classes start: 25 FEB 26 AUG

BAS330 Architecture Design 62 CURTN

Classes start: 27 MAY 25 NOV

BAS335 Architecture Methods 62 CURTN

Classes start: 27 MAY 25 NOV

Environmental and Technological Strategies CURTN

BAS340
in Architecture
Classes start: 25 FEB 26 AUG

BAS350 Architecture, Theory and Critique CURTN

Classes start: 27 MAY 25 NOV

Before enrolling in Level 3 subjects, it is suggested that students have completed the
majority of Level 2 subjects.
Students who have completed BAS300 prior to 2015 are not required to enrol into its
co-requisite (BAS305) as this was previously counted as double subject.
1. These subjects are co-requisites and must be studied at the same time.
2. These subjects are co-requisites and must be studied at the same time.

Recommended Study Pattern

Generally the degree is fully planned in sequential progression.
There are 8 open enrolment subjects – these subjects are APC100, BAS110/115 (co-requisites),
BAS120, BAS130, BAS140/145 (co-requisites), BAS150. Completion of 2 of these subjects (one
must be APC100) AND English language competency is sufficient for students to apply for the

degree. Completion of 4 of these subjects (one must be APC100) will be sufficient for students
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degree. Completion of 4 of these subjects (one must be APC100) will be sufficient for students
to apply for the degree.
See the suggested study plans for full time study below.
Bachelor Applied Science (Architectural Science) full time suggested study plan start SP1
Bachelor Applied Science (Architectural Science) full time suggested study plan start SP2
Bachelor Applied Science (Architectural Science) full time suggested study plan start SP3
Bachelor Applied Science (Architectural Science) full time suggested study plan start SP4
Please Note: In this degree, the subjects BAS100 and APC100 are considered academically
equivalent. Do not enrol in both subjects while completing this degree.
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Requirements
Subjects Without Entry Requirements
Open Enrolment Subjects
There are seven open enrolment subjects in this degree. Students do not have to submit an Application Form
for open enrolment subjects, and can enrol in APC100, BAS110/BAS115(co-requisites), BAS120, BAS130,
BAS140/BAS145(co-requisites), BAS150 through Open Universities Australia.
Students who successfully complete four from these seven open enrolment subjects (of which one must be
APC100) may apply under the Academic Eligibility category for admission to the restricted Bachelor of
Applied Science (Architectural Science) program provided they have satisfied other eligibility criteria.
Open enrolment subjects as electives
Students who do not satisfy all of the Eligibility requirements for this degree, or students who do not intend to
apply for admission to this degree, may study the Open enrolment subjects as electives. Please refer to the
Award Requirements or Electives sections on your degree page for information about the maximum number of
level 1 electives you may include in your degree.

Higher Education Eligibility

Successful completion of one full time semester (four standard subjects) towards an Undergraduate or higher
level of study at an Australian University (separate evidence of English proficiency is not required)

Higher Education OUA Eligibility

• Successful completion of two of the following recommended eight open enrolment subjects APC100,
BAS110/BAS115 (co-requisites), BAS120, BAS130, BAS140/BAS145 (co-requisites) and BAS150 (of
which one must be APC100) and separate English language proficiency is required OR
• Successful completion of four OUA full degree level subjects at pass level, of which one must be APC100.
(This satisfies English language competency requirement.)

Seconday Education ELIGIBILITY

• Tertiary Entrance Ranking 70 or equivalent. Students must have English ATAR, Literature ATAR or
English as an Additional Language/Dialect ATAR. To determine your eligibility for entry please refer to
Interstate Year 12 and IB Students, TISC Tertiary Institutions Service Centre link
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http://www.tisc.edu.au/static/guide/prerequisites-comparison.tisc

Vet ELIGIBILITY
• Completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Diploma or Advanced Diploma or Associate
Diploma. You may also be eligible for credit toward your university study OR
• Completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate IV and evidence of English
proficiency.

WorkLife ELIGIBILITY
• Successful completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). (Please note this test is valid for
two years.)
• Finished secondary education more than two years ago
• Bridging and enabling degree entry
• Curtin Enabling Program: UniReady - https://www.open.edu.au/degrees/uniready-enabling-
subjects-curtin-university-cur-unr-deg

• Enabling degrees completed through other Australian Universities which meet minimum entry
requirements for that institution will be accepted as minimum entry requirements for this degree.

Additional Information
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: Centre for Aboriginal Studies - http://karda.curtin.edu.au/
• Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications -
https://courses.curtin.edu.au/course_overview/admission-requirements/
• English language proficiency

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants need to meet Curtin's English Language requirements. You normally need ONE of the following:
• Must have a 50% minimum in English ATAR (or equivalent).
• Completion of at least one full time semester (or equivalent) of Undergraduate level studies at an
Australian University
• Completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Diploma or Advanced Diploma or Associate
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Diploma
• Successful completion of two degree level subjects via Open Universities Australia (OUA) and English
proficiency
• Successful completion of two degree level subjects at an Australian university and English proficiency
• Successful completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). (Please note this test is valid for
two years.)

Please refer to the 'Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements' document at

http://students.curtin.edu.au/local/docs/English_List.pdf.
*** Please Note: If any academic or legal document is not in English, you must provide a colour scan of the non-
English documents, including a colour scan of the official English translations of these documents. This is for
comparison purposes. ***

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Software Requirements — Students will require access to the following software: Photoshop, AutoCAD and
ArchiCAD. Details on accessing AutoCAD and ArchiCAD will be provided in due course at the commencement
of relevant subjects (please note this software is free for student use). The student will be responsible for
organising access to Photoshop.
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Qualifications
AWARD REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for the Bachelor of Applied Science (Architectural Science), students must complete the following:
• 23 core subjects
• 1 elective subject
• Students who fail a core subject twice may be terminated from the degree
• This degree must be completed within 10 years

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING / CREDIT

Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL) is assessed on individual merit and is awarded for different types of
learning, for example, studies you have previously completed or for relevant work experience.
Students must be admitted in an award degree of study before lodging their completed CRL application, along
with all required supporting documentation for a formal assessment.
To apply for CRL, please visit the Curtin University website: https://study.curtin.edu.au/credit/
It is important to note accepted documentation includes scans of the original Transcripts and/or Award
Certificate; front and back; in colour; and original size. For further information see the scanned documents
and certification requirements and guidelines.
More information about the policies and procedures related to CRL assessment and appealing a CRL
assessment outcome can be found in the Credit for Recognised Learning manual (PDF).
If you have any questions, please contact opencurtin@curtin.edu.au
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