Undergraduate Certificate in Architecture

Certificate

Explore the connection between architecture, culture, and daily life, studying building design and construction while expressing ideas through various mediums. Completing this certificate may qualify you for entry into Curtin's Bachelor of Applied Science (Architectural Science).

Key details

Degree Type

Certificate

Duration

6 months full-time

Course Code

UH-ARCH

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Domestic Fees

$5,600 per year

About this course

Overview

Are you a creative thinker who is fascinated by construction and innovative design?

In this course you will explore the connection between architecture, culture and daily life. You'll study building design and construction, and learn to express architectural ideas in different mediums including reports, models and multimedia.

You'll also have the opportunity to gain insights into architectural design skills informed by critical thinking, sustainability, technical skills and sociocultural understanding.

After completing this undergraduate certificate you may qualify for entry into Curtin's Bachelor of Applied Science (Architectural Science) and be eligible for credit for the four units completed (which will reduce the time needed to gain your bachelor degree).

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

Select an option that best suits you:

You're considered someone who has recently left university if:

Applicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. This may include applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to Curtin University, or applicants who are currently studying at Curtin but want to switch to a different course. It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.

Curtin course switcher criteria

The Undergraduate Certificate in Architecture may enable entry (and credit for the four units completed) into the Bachelor of Applied Science (Architectural Science) (B-ARCH) degree at Curtin.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing: 6
Speaking: 6
Reading: 6
Listening: 6
Overall band score: 6.5

What you will learn

What you'll learn

Apply principles and concepts of architecture in a variety of contexts relevant to paraprofessional work and/or further learning
Apply critical and creative thinking and problem solving skills to generate innovative solutions to architecture problems
Use technology appropriately to communicate effectively with clients, planning approvers, builders and other relevant industry professionals
Consider global perspectives on architecture and international architecture standards
Demonstrate respect for Indigenous values, cultures and knowledges and consider Indigenous perspectives

Credit for prior study or work

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Architecture & Building courses at Curtin University.

77.7%

Overall satisfaction

83.2%

Skill scale

55%

Teaching scale

72.3%

Employed full-time

$60k

Average salary

Data source

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