Bachelor of Architectural Studies

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Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

Academic Requirements

1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including:

14 credits in two different approved subjects; and
14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved)

2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing).

3. 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau.

English requirements

If English is not your first language you will also need one or more of the following:

Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance;
Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency;
Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years;

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Course Information

Develop a sound understanding of architectural design, urban housing design, and the history and theory of architecture. Explore different styles of architecture, and become knowledgeable about architectural site analysis and ways to achieve sustainability.

Programme overview

Are you interested in architecture and urban design? This programme is the first step towards a career in architecture. Develop the drawing, design and graphic presentation skills to express architectural concepts. Analyse architectural sites and explore how to ensure the environmental sustainability of architectural projects. Gain an overview of the business of architecture, and become familiar with New Zealand building law, construction technology, basic contract management procedures, taha Māori and Māori perspectives as they relate to architecture.

Highlights

Leads to industry registration: together with the Master of Architecture (Professional), the Bachelor of Architectural Studies forms a five-year package that helps you become a registered architect
Endorsed by the New Zealand Institute of Architects, the New Zealand Registered Architects Board, and the Commonwealth Association of Architects
Real design projects and work placements
Regular opportunities for overseas field trips to countries such as Brazil, China, Italy and Japan, where you work on projects with students and local community groups
Option to study abroad with one of our international exchange partners in Australia, China, Germany, India, Mexico and the UK Bachelor of Architectural Studies

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Architecture & Context (ARCH5011), 15 credits (0.125 EFTS), To provide a stimulating introduction to studies in architecture.
Design Studio 1 (Sem A) (ARCH5112-SA), 22.5 credits (0.188 EFTS), To introduce the main concepts and parameters governing architectural design, through the exploration and resolution of simple architectural propositions.
Design Studio 1 (Sem B) (ARCH5112-SB), 22.5 credits (0.188 EFTS), To introduce the main concepts and parameters governing architectural design, through the exploration and resolution of simple architectural propositions.
Design Studio 1B (Sem B) (ARCH5123-SB), 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS), To introduce a selection of the main concepts and parameters governing architectural design, through the exploration and resolution of simple architectural propositions.
Architectural Representation 1 (ARCH5213), 15 credits (0.125 EFTS), To develop skills in freehand drawing and physical modelling.
Design Communication (ARCH5214), 15 credits (0.125 EFTS), To develop skills in academic literacy relevant to the practice of architecture.
Critical Studies 1 (ARCH5311), 15 credits (0.125 EFTS), To develop, through studies in a chronological framework, a sound understanding of significant eras, periods and movements in Western architectural history, and an awareness of the architectural histories of major non-Western cultures to the mid-eighteenth century AD.
Design Studio 2 (Sem A) (ARCH6112-SA), 22.5 credits (0.188 EFTS), To continue the development of design capabilities through small-scale projects of moderate complexity.
Design Studio 2 (Sem B) (ARCH6112-SB), 22.5 credits (0.188 EFTS), To continue the development of design capabilities through small-scale projects of moderate complexity.
Architectural Representation 2 (ARCH6213), 15 credits (0.125 EFTS), To develop skills in 2D digital drawing and extend skills in physical modelling.
Critical Studies 2 (ARCH6311), 15 credits (0.125 EFTS), To develop, through studies in a chronological framework, a sound understanding of significant eras, periods and movements in Western architectural history, and an awareness of the architectural histories of major non-Western cultures from the mid-eighteenth century AD to the present era.
Critical Studies 3 (ARCH6312), 15 credits (0.125 EFTS), To explore the theoretical foundations of the discipline of architecture.
Architectural Technology 1 (ARCH6411), 15 credits (0.125 EFTS), To develop a sound understanding of small-scale construction, structure and associated services, with particular reference to residential buildings of both non-specific and specific design.
Architectural Technology 2 (ARCH6412), 15 credits (0.125 EFTS), To develop a sound understanding of medium-scale construction, structure and associated services (translating broad design outcomes into a detailed design and documentation), with particular reference to residential, light industrial and commercial buildings.
Design Studio 3 (Sem A) (ARCH7111-SA), 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS), To further develop design capabilities through projects of moderate complexity typically based in the urban environment.
Design Studio 3 (Sem B) (ARCH7111-SB), 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS), To further develop design capabilities through projects of moderate complexity typically based in the urban environment.
Critical Studies 4 (ARCH7311), 15 credits (0.125 EFTS), To explore the dynamic nature of urban form and the factors which influence its evolution, and the role of the architect as a major contributor to the development of sustainable urban environments.
Architectural Technology 3 (ARCH7410), 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS), Module 1: Environment and Building - To explore the interaction of buildings with the natural Environment. Module 2: Architectural Science - To develop a sound understanding of the acoustic, thermal and lighting factors that affect building performance and occupant health and comfort in the built environment.
Architectural Technology 4 (ARCH7411), 15 credits (0.125 EFTS), To develop a sound understanding of large-scale and multi-storey construction, structure and associated services.
Professional Studies (ARCH7511), 15 credits (0.125 EFTS), To develop an appreciation of the legal context within which the New Zealand building industry and architectural practice operate; and to develop skills in the planning and management of architectural projects.