Bachelor of Architectural Design (Honours)

Turn high-achieving into a higher degree

There are many reasons we encourage graduates to apply for an honours year. You might want to build a necessary foundation for the Masters (by research) program. You could be seeking answers to design questions no one else has asked. Perhaps you’re pursuing advanced communication skills and subject knowledge to gain a competitive edge in the job market.

Our prerequisite for honours study is at least a credit standard GPA.

What will you do?

  • Attend regular classes for advanced coursework.
  • Partner with an academic mentor who’ll support and encourage your intellectual development.
  • Produce an extended research project in an area related to urbanism, design, or architectural history, theory and culture.


  • Access state-of-the-art computer-aided design, BIM and 3D modelling facilities
  • Learn from our award-winning industry professors
  • Showcase your work and network with future employers at annual exhibitions

Entry Requirements

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An Honours Nomination Form must be submitted at the following website: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/study/honours. Further information on Honours in the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology can also be found at this site: https://set.adelaide.edu.au/study/honours

Domestic applicants

Admissions information

SATAC Code 3BH078
Deferment Yes - 2 year
Intake

February and July
Selection Criteria
Higher Education Study

A completed Bachelor degree or equivalent.
Other Entry Pathways

Fees and Scholarships

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Domestic applicants

Indicative annual tuition fees
Commonwealth-supported place: $8,965

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Scholarships

These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.

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Careers

Graduate Attributes

The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.
  1. Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
  2. Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
  3. Teamwork and communication skills
  4. Professionalism and leadership readiness
  5. Intercultural and ethical competency
  6. Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
  7. Digital capabilities
  8. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Potential careers

Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:

Landscape Architect;  Architect;  Asset Manager;  Construction Manager;  Planning Officer / Urban Planner;  Policy Adviser;  Draftsperson;  Project Manager;  Project Officer;  Environmental Designer ...

Degree Structure

Example Study Plan

Indicative study plan
S1 DESST 4001A Honours Design Studies Part 1 
S2 DESST 4001B Honours Design Studies Part 2

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Last updated: Tuesday, 28 Nov 2023