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Bachelor of Architecture and Built Environments
3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time 
Launceston
3 years full-time Launceston
CRICOS 002847C
Access to cutting-edge study spaces
Study in a sustainably designed, award-winning conversion of a 1951 diesel locomotive workshop.
Practical learning by making projects
The best way to learn architecture is by getting hands-on experience.
Industry experience in the classroom
Develop the knowledge and skills to create environmentally responsible and sustainable built environments.
Learning by making in the real world
The Bachelor of Architecture and Built Environments prepares you to shape spaces that respond to real community needs. Grounded in Tasmania’s unique environment and culture, this course blends creativity with practical, project-based learning.
You’ll explore design thinking, construction techniques, building performance, architectural history, and professional ethics, while developing the skills needed to step into the architecture profession.
Guided by our learning-by-making tradition, your studies will be collaborative and hands-on. With strong local industry connections and a focus on real-world scenarios, this course helps you design with purpose and impact.
The Bachelor of Architecture and Built Environments is designed as a pre-professional course and articulates directly into the Master of Architecture.
Further study options
- Duration: Minimum 1 year, up to a maximum of 3 years
- Location: Launceston
After completing the Bachelor of Architecture, you may choose to deepen your knowledge through the Bachelor of Environmental Design with Honours. This course focuses on research and advanced study in design areas connected to today’s environmental challenges. It also provides a pathway to a Master of Design or PhD.
- Duration: Minimum 2 years, up to a maximum of 5 years
- Location: Launceston
The Bachelor of Architecture and Built Environments is designed as a pre-professional course and articulates directly into the Master of Architecture.
This degree is an accredited professional course that provides advanced education in architecture and serves as the principal pathway to becoming a practising architect.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
Master of Architecture
Minimum 2 years, up to a maximum of 5 years Launceston
Minimum 2 years Launceston CRICOS 059006G
Distinctive spaces that inspire
Study in a sustainability-award winning conversion of a 1951 diesel locomotive workshop.
Develop original projects
Be empowered to develop original projects, with inspiration from cutting-edge areas of enquiry.
Gain specialised expertise
Become an expert in designing and creating with sustainable resources.
Become a professionally accredited architect
The Master of Architecture builds on the skills and knowledge developed through completion of an undergraduate architecture degree, such as the Bachelor of Architecture and Built Environments. It draws from a diverse range of teaching traditions, community partnerships, technical expertise, design excellence, and innovative research. The course is designed to cultivate a deep and lasting commitment to architecture as both a profession and a cultural discipline.
The accredited professional education offered by the Master of Architecture degree provides graduates with the necessary competencies to become integral members of the architectural profession. You'll be prepared to work in firms and organisations engaged in defining, designing, implementing, and managing buildings, urban spaces, interiors, and the broader built environment.
Design WIL (Work Integrated Learning) units provide you with the opportunity to undertake an immersive study experience related to your own interests and professional development goals.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
Career opportunities
Our Bachelor of Architecture and Built Environments graduates are renowned for their hands-on design and fabrication experience, as well as their proficiency in using cutting-edge technology and their commitment to creating environmentally and socially conscious design solutions.
The Bachelor of Architecture and Built Environments is designed as a pre-professional course that seamlessly transitions into the Master of Architecture. The Master of Architecture degree is an accredited professional course that offers advanced education in architecture and serves as the principal pathway to registration as a practising architect and offers additional career opportunities.
Architectural careers are expanding, with employers seeking strong design skills across the construction and building industries. Here are some of the top careers projected to grow in the next five years:
7.8%
Architectural, Engineering and Technical Services
Projected future growth by 2028*
9.7%
Architects, Designers, Planners and Surveyors
Projected future growth by 2028*
9.5%
Architects and
Landscape Architects
Projected future growth by 2028*
Study experiences
Students reimagine architecture's role in society to win national competition
What happens when seven mysterious black monoliths appear across a city?
School of Architecture and Design students Luke Pendergast, Zachary Tregenza and Jacob Tripp explored this idea in a speculative design project that asks communities to rethink the social role of architecture, earning them both the state and national titles in a major architecture competition.
Inside the School of Architecture and Design
A workshop of possibilities, grounded in place and driven by imagination. Discover how our students learn by doing, connect with the landscape, and turn ideas into purposeful design.
Explore the tools, technologies, and hands‑on projects that shape our School of Architecture and Design on our website to gain further insight into the creative world at the University of Tasmania. Discover inspiring student stories, innovative research projects, news and events, and a showcase of student work.
Interview with Sheethal, Bachelor of Architecture and Built Environments student
What it's like to be a first year student
A learning-by-making ethos and mentorship empower students to apply theoretical knowledge to practical settings while fostering meaningful connections with their lecturers.
