Pursue a degree in Architecture and Construction in Australia.
Architecture is a multidisciplinary field that encompasses art, culture, science, and technology. If you have a passion for designing structures such as bridges, houses, and skyscrapers, and possess a combination of artistic talent and scientific knowledge, then pursuing a career in architecture may be a good fit for you. This article provides guidance on the available courses, requirements, and costs for studying Architecture and Construction in Australia.
Architects are highly skilled professionals who play a crucial role in Australia’s built environment industry, which is worth over $100 billion and employs more than a million people. Given Nepal’s current development trajectory and the increasing demand for construction projects, there may soon be a shortage of skilled manpower in the country. Therefore, studying architecture and construction could be a smart decision.
Top Architecture Universities in Australia 2017/2018
The following is an Architecture university australia ranking list from University rankings (http://www.universityrankings.com.au) :
- University of Technology Sydney
- University of Tasmania
- Deakin University
- RMIT University
- Queensland University of Technology
- University of New South Wales
- Curtin University of Technology
- University of South Australia
Courses
Diploma of Building and Construction
Course Duration
The course duration of Diploma of Building and Construction is 2 years.
Course Fee
The Diploma of Building and Construction program can cost anywhere from AU$6,000* to AU$18,000* per year. Additionally, the fees for architecture courses in Australia are relatively lower when compared to those charged in other nations.
Requirements
These are the requirements to study architecture in Australia for international students(Nepali students) :
- Year 12 Australia equivalent course
- IELTS = 6.0
- TOEFL = 60 – 78
- PTE = 50-58
Career outcomes-Once you graduate, you can work as :
- Architectural and civil drafter or engineer
- Environmental designer
- Residential or commercial carpenter
- Construction worker
- Systems configuration manager
- Electrical design engineer
- Electrician
- HVAC/HVACR technician
- Building services technician
- Painter
- Sheet metal technician
Bachelor of Design in Architecture
Course Duration
3 years
Cost
The cost depends on the college you are applying for. However, the average
cost for Bachelor of Design in Architecture is AUD $40,000.
Entry requirement
- Australia year 12 or equivalent
- IELTS overall score of 6.5
- TOEFL = 565
- CAE = 58
- CPE = 45
- CAE and CPE = 176
Future Study Options
The future study options for Bachelor of Design and Architecture :
- Master of Architecture
- Bachelor of Design in Architecture (Honours)
- Master of Architectural Science (Sustainable Design)
- Master of Architectural Science (Illumination Design)
- Master of Architectural Science (Audio and Acoustics)
- Master of Architectural Science (Illumination Design) (High Performance Buildings)
- Master of Heritage Conservation
- Master of Urban and Regional Planning
- Master of Urban Design
Career Outcomes
- Register Architect
- Architect
Master of Architecture
Requirements
English Language Requirements accepted:
IELTS : 6.5/6.0
- Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) overall score of 64 with no sub-score less than 58;
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) score of 58;
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) Overall Grade C1.
Salary
The average salary for a Master of Architecture is 59K/Yearly.
Career
We’ve classified the career pathways into three groups :
- Construction
The title is self explanatory, I guess! After you complete your studies, you’ll be working as someone who will construct buildings, bridges, roads, skyscrapers, etc.
- Design
This is more like a pre-construction job. You come up with layouts and designs for the constructors. You create designs and blueprints which the constructors will bring to life. Careers in this group are: Architects, city planner ,Civil engineers, etc.
- Maintenance
This is a post construction job. Once the design and construction phases are over, you need human resource who’ll make sure that the constructed structures work smoothly.
Some of the individual career paths are:
- Architectural and civil drafter or engineer
- Environmental designer
- Residential or commercial carpenter
- Construction worker
- Systems configuration manager
- Electrical design engineer
- Electrician
- HVAC/HVACR technician
- Building services technician
- Painter
- Sheet metal technician
