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International students
ACCESS Scheme educational disadvantage
UNSW Australia is ranked 46th in the 2015 QS World University Rankings.
How to apply If you are an international applicant studying for an Australian HSC or equivalent (in Australia or offshore), an international Baccalaureate in Australia or the NZ NCEA qualification, please apply through the University Admissions Centre (UAC). For more information please get in touch with the UAC office, or contact the UNSW Admissions Office.
Visit: unsw.edu.au/access-scheme
Non-high school students Top choice UNSW graduates are the most hired by LinkedIn’s top 30 most in-demand employers in 2015.
UAC: uac.edu.au UNSW Admissions: enquiry.unsw.edu.au
Non-high school students are welcome to apply for a UNSW Built Environment degree. Applications are assessed on previous educational qualifications, including completed high school qualifications and any tertiary studies.
Message from the Dean
Students with tertiary qualifications
All other international applicants should apply directly to the University via myUNSW. Visit: apply.unsw.edu.au
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UNSW World If you have Changers completed an accredited AQF Certificate 5 IV or above, your application will be considered for Architectural Studies
Campus development UNSW has invested $1.2 billion in student facilities.
admission to UNSW Built Environment. If you have successfully completed the equivalent of oneCityyear Planning or more, of full-time study at an Australian or International university your application will also be Computational Design considered.
UNSW/Tongji Dual Degree in Architecture
Construction Management & Property Current UNSW students
Industrial Design
Award-winning staff at UNSW Built Environment Learn from acclaimed academics and practicing leaders from industry, ensuring you receive relevant, inspiring education, resulting in excellent career prospects.
UNSW Built Environment is endorsed by industry through ground-breaking endowments, donations
Admission requirements, fees, and scholarships The UNSW international guide contains all the
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at UNSW. The guide can be downloaded from international.unsw.edu.au
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UNSW/Tongji Dual Degree in Architecture
Current UNSW students can apply for another Interior Architecture 43 UNSW program through the UNSW Internal Program Landscape Architecture 49 Transfer program (IPT). This program provides flexibility for UNSW students who wish to change Life at UNSW Built Environment 54 Applications to the UNSW/Tongji Dual Degree in degrees. Architecture made directly to UNSW and Tongji Industry links 55 University. Visit: student.unsw.edu.au/ipt
Innovative state-of-the-art facilities
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Credit transfer Global opportunities and exchange
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Applications for the September 2017 intake open
Once you’ve been admitted to UNSW Built 59 In addition to an ATAR or equivalent academic Environment you can apply to have your previous Applying to UNSW Built study recognised, andEnvironment the credit transferred to your 60 results, applicants must also submit a digital portfolio and attend an interview to meet the requirements for current degree. Credit transfer is also known as admission to this degree. The digital portfolio can be ‘advanced standing’. submitted online to UNSW Built Environment from Visit: credittransfer.unsw.edu.au 1 November 2016.
Alternative admission by portfolio
Multi-million dollar investments
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Enquiries can be made to the Admissions Office UNSW Admissions: enquiry.unsw.edu.au
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Top world ranking
The ACCESS Scheme is provided for students new to higher education who have experienced long-term educational disadvantage. The ACCESS Scheme allows UNSW to take the circumstances of individual applicants into account when allocating places in undergraduate programs.
and scholarships in support of our vision for a more
Other non-high school students
Visit: be.unsw.edu.au/portfolio
sustainable and liveable built environment.
If you do not hold qualifications that allow you to compete for admission to UNSW Built Environment, you may seek admission to the University Preparation Program (UPP) or equivalent. Once you have completed a university preparation program, your results can be assessed for application to UNSW Built Environment.
For more information on the application processes and fees visit: be.unsw.edu.au/tongji/admission
Visit: futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/upp
Note: this degree is not available to PRC citizens or students who are currently enrolled in architecture degrees.
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At UNSW Built Environment we develop global leaders in architecture, planning and construction. Connecting world-class knowledge with leading practice, we equip you for an outstanding career.
Dear Student, What a pivotal moment in your life, choosing a program of study
Whether you want to become a designer or a professional within the built environment, we offer a range of programs, designed to help you become well-rounded and ‘career-ready’. My only advice in choosing a program of study is to follow your passion, knowing that as you progress with your course you will have opportunities to change direction if your interests evolve in unexpected ways over time. UNSW Built Environment is uniquely placed to introduce you to all the disciplines, that together, shape the physical environment we live in, and we can ensure you become familiar with the many different pathways your career can follow. Our passion is to make the world a better place through a better environment by providing you with a unique knowledge base and critical thinking skills to support your career. Combined with exposure to best professional practice we optimise your potential for future leadership roles in your chosen career and a professional life with global reach and social impact. As talent comes in many forms, we offer you the option to apply through the alternative admission scheme. Available for most of our degrees, the scheme allows you to convey your potential in creative thinking and making in the form of a portfolio. Your portfolio, combined with other admission requirements, is your chance to be bold and to reveal your potential and passion for your chosen field of study. This guide and our website, be.unsw.edu.au, provide you with information on our degrees, entry requirements, alternative admission scheme, accreditations and career opportunities. If you need more information, please contact our student centre on (02) 9385 4799 or email fbe@unsw.edu.au. I wish you all the best with your studies, and look forward to welcoming you to UNSW Built Environment.
Helen Lochhead Dean, UNSW Built Environment
Design and build sustainable, liveable cities.
that will guide your future and underpin your professional career.
We develop your passion for architecture and design. And your passion to build a better society.
Architecture Create inspiring architecture of social and environmental value.
City Planning Shape sustainable, equitable, healthy and inspiring built environments.
Computational Design Apply cutting-edge digital technologies to design responsive, interactive spaces.
Construction Management Property Construct in a smart and sustainable way.
Industrial Design Design for people, meet the challenges of a changing world.
Interior Architecture Influence people’s lives through the interior environments they inhabit.
Landscape Architecture Design and protect inspiring and resilient landscapes.
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What do we need to do for communities that live in chronic poverty and vulnerability, or those communities displaced by conflict? How do we arm people with the knowledge and skills to deal with increasing natural disasters? How can the practise of architecture seek to answer these questions? The Judith Neilson Chair aims to find the answers. This Chair will fund research and education to support disadvantaged communities displaced by natural disasters, geo-political conflicts, socio-economic exclusion and environmental factors. International disaster risk-reduction expert Professor David Sanderson has been appointed the inaugural Judith Neilson Chair in Architecture at UNSW. The Chair, the first of its kind in Australia, was established with a $10 million endowment from philanthropist and White Rabbit Gallery founder Judith Neilson. Announcing the inaugural recipient of the Chair, Dean of UNSW Built Environment said Professor Sanderson will help position UNSW as a centre of excellence in Australia and internationally for architecture focused on social purpose. “As a conservative estimate there are currently over 50 million people globally facing significant disadvantage and an uncertain future. The need has never been greater to address the challenges faced by people caught up in poverty, conflict and disaster.” Professor Sanderson said. “Architecture can play a central role in meaningfully engaging in these issues, through social action, critical engagement, building evidence of what works, and above all, prioritising affected people.” The Judith Neilson Chair in Architecture is one of three chairs endowed to the faculty. In addition, The Seidler Chair in the Practice of Architecture and The Anita Lawrence Chair in Higher Performance Architecture also allow us to provide the highest calibre of teaching and research output for our students. Image credit: Volodymyr Borodin/Shutterstock.com
UNSW World Changers
Fostering world change with the Judith Neilson Chair
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Program code
UAC code 423000
Learn from the best Including Australia’s highest award-winning
2016 ATAR cut-off 95.60
architect, Professor Glenn Murcutt AO.
2017 Guaranteed Entry cut-off 96.00 futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/guaranteed-entry
Unique interdisciplinary subjects Enhance your employability with classes that simulate a work environment and where you will collaborate with
Duration
students from other degrees within the built environment.
3 years full-time (4th year Honours option)
Strong industry links Our graduates find work in leading practices and become sought after for the range and depth of their skills.
Bonus ATAR HSC Plus Design & Technology Visual Arts English Advanced Modern History Ancient History unsw.edu.au/HSCPlus
Prerequisites None
Alternative admission Option to submit a portfolio to support your ATAR be.unsw.edu.au/degrees/alternative-admission
Architectural Studies
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Bachelor of Architectural Studies Johnson Pilton Walker Architects
50 Martin Place
Create inspiring architecture of social and environmental value.
Behind almost every building – from modest and intimate rooms, to extraordinary and monumental spaces accommodating complex needs – lies
UNSW Architecture alumnus Richard Johnson is a founding director of the award-winning, multi-design disciplinary practice, Johnson Pilton Walker Architects (JPW). A recipient of more than 50 awards, including the Royal Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medal, he is now a Professor of Practice in Architectural Studies at UNSW. JPW’s intervention of 50 Martin Place, Australia’s largest six-star Green Star heritage building, has received numerous major national awards for Commercial and Sustainable Architecture. The building is the global headquarters of Macquarie Bank. Image credit: Brett Boardman
the disciplined creativity of architecture. An architect designs buildings and their settings to meet the needs of individuals and the community. In their professional work, architects design buildings and cities through the consideration of sustainability, culture and economy.
Professional accreditation The Bachelor of Architectural Studies is an undergraduate pathway to the professionally accredited postgraduate Master of Architecture, which has professional recognition from the NSW Architects Registration Board and Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA). To become a registered architect, you must also complete two years of professional work experience and undertake the professional practice exam.
It is an exciting and dynamic profession that works closely with other built environment professionals, and is the only one responsible
Career opportunities
for considering the building in its entirety.
ll Consulting architect in private practice
More information:
ll Specialist architect in areas such as heritage
be.unsw.edu.au/architectural-studies
ll Building scientist ll Environmental consultant ll Architect within multidisciplinary design practices ll Roles within large commercial architectural firms ll Architectural critic, academic or researcher
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Student projects (clockwise from top) Bicycle station and kiosk at Woolloomooloo : : William Maynard Artist workshop and a gallery : : Narissa Bungbrakearti Aapartments and bookshop at Coogee : : Honghao Deng Y E A R 1 :: S E M E S T E R 1 A R C H 11 0 1 Architectural Design Studio 1 Introduction to architectural design and representation. A R C H 11 6 1 Architectural Science & Building Environment 1 Introduction to ecological design and systems thinking.
ARCH1080 Introduction to Architecture and Enabling Skills Introduction to architectural research, description and analysis. A R C H 11 4 2 Architectural Communications Introduction to architectural graphics, model-making and verbal communication.
Y E A R 1 :: S E M E S T E R 2 A R C H 11 0 2 Architectural Design Studio 2 Project-based study of architectural design to an elementary level of integration. A R C H 11 6 2 Structures & Construction 1 Introduction to architectural construction and structure.
A R C H 112 1 Architectural History & Theory 1 Study of the history of Western architecture, extending from antiquity to the 19th century. Built Environment Elective Choice of a course from built environment electives.
Core Skills: At the end of first year you will have developed foundational knowledge and practice skills across the major streams of study in architecture.
Y E A R 2 :: S E M E S T E R 1
Y E A R 2 :: S E M E S T E R 2
A RCH1201 Architectural Design Studio 3 Project-based study of architectural design to a moderate level of integration.
C O D E 2170 Building Information Modelling Introduction to computer-based information-rich 3D building modelling.
A RCH1202 Architectural Design Studio 4 Project-based study of architectural design to a moderate level of integration.
A RCH12 2 2 Architectural History & Theory 2 Study of key 20th century architects and movements, extending to the present.
“To design and build sustainable, liveable architecture
Built Environment Elective Choice of a course from built environment electives.
General Education Choice of a course in accordance with the university’s general education rules.
A RCH1261 Structures & Construction 2 Study of complex building types and construction industry practice.
General Education Choice of a course in accordance with the university’s general education rules.
I want to create inspiring architecture that meets the
and cities is a grand challenge of humanity.
needs of the users of today and those in the future.” Ben Vella: Student, Architectural Studies
Core Skills: At the end of your second year you will have developed architectural design skills, informed by a sound knowledge of digital technologies, contemporary construction practice and architectural thought.
Y E A R 3 :: S E M E S T E R 1 A R C H 13 11 Architectural Design Studio 5 Project-based study of architectural design to an advanced level of integration. A RCH1331 Architectural Fabrication Study of building materials and forms of construction.
A RCH13 61 Architectural Science and Building Environment 2 Study of integrated environmental design.
Y E A R 3 :: S E M E S T E R 2 A RCH13 02 Architectural Design Studio 6 Project-based study of architectural design to an advanced level of integration.
BEIL Interdisciplinary Learning Course Choice of an interdisciplinary course offered by the faculty.
A RCH132 2 Architectural History & Theory 3 Study of modern architecture in Australia. BEIL Interdisciplinary Learning Course Choice of an interdisciplinary course offered by the faculty.
Opportunity for international Exchange Program with the approval of the Program Director. Core Skills: At the end of third year you will have developed comprehensive architectural knowledge and design skills. Qualified students can pursue research through the Honours year or undertake the Masters of Architecture degree.
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Program code 3264
UAC code N/A
90.00 Applicants must also submit a portfolio and interview to meet the application requirements.
Learn from the best Tongji University is ranked 16th in the world for architecture. At UNSW you will learn from Australia’s most highly awarded architect, Professor Glenn Murcutt AO.
Unique qualification Set yourself apart by graduating with two undergraduate qualifications in architecture. You will be highly sought after by practices with interests in Australia or China.
Admission Admission to the Tongji Dual Degree is made directly to Tongji University. be.unsw.edu.au/tongji/admission
Duration 4 years full-time (4 semesters at Tongji University and 4 semesters at UNSW Australia). Semester 1 commences September 2017 at Tongji University.
Global network By studying alongside students from all over the world, you can prepare yourself for an international career by establishing a global network.
Application date For offers made in January, application must be made between 1 November and 30 November. For offers made in July, application must be made between 1 December and 17 April.
Bonus ATAR HSC Plus N/A
Prerequisites None
Alternative admission
UNSW / Tongji Dual Degree in Architecture
2016 ATAR cut-off
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UNSW/Tongji Dual Degree in Architecture UNSW Built Environment has partnered with Tongji University in Shanghai to offer you an architectural education with a global focus. This unique dual degree, taught in
Tongji University
English at UNSW and Tongji University, prepares you for practice in both China and Australia and provides a distinct advantage to progress your career at a global level.
accredited postgraduate Master of Architecture, which has professional recognition from the NSW Architects Registration Board and Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA). To become a registered
giving you a superior advantage amongst
years of professional work experience and
your peers. You will gain a truly unique, global
undertake the professional practice exam.
Planning is one of China’s most influential educational
experiencing life in China, and networking with
institutions, ranked number 2 in China for Architecture
fellow Chinese students from other degrees.
a global influence in the academic fields, the college
an undergraduate pathway to the professionally
architect, you must also complete two
experience by studying Chinese culture,
Recognised as an international educational centre with
The UNSW/Tongji Dual Degree in Architecture is
This degree is one of a kind in Australia,
Tongji University’s College of Architecture and Urban
and Built Environment.
Professional accreditation
More information be.unsw.edu.au/tongji
Career opportunities ll Consulting architect in private practice ll Specialist architect in areas such as heritage ll Building scientist
hosts more than 150 public lectures per year, delivered by globally acclaimed academics, architects, urban planners and other built environment professionals.
ll Environmental consultant ll Architect within multidisciplinary design practices ll Roles within large commercial architectural firms ll Architectural critic, academic or researcher
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Y E A R 1 :: S E M E S T E R 1
Y E A R 1 :: S E M E S T E R 2
TONGJI UNIVERSITY
TONGJI UNIVERSITY
TONGJI UNIVERSITY
TONGJI UNIVERSITY
Culture & Art Chinese culture, academic literature and studies of form and material.
History & Theory Art history and introduction to design theory.
Culture & Art Chinese culture, academic literature and studies of form and material.
Building Science & Technology Study of building mechanics.
Computation Introduction to computer basics.
Design Design fundamentals an architectural drawing.
Computation Introduction to computational design.
Building Science & Technology Advanced mathematics.
Y E A R 2 :: S E M E S T E R 1
History & Theory Art history and introduction to design theory. Design Architectural design.
Y E A R 2 :: S E M E S T E R 2
TONGJI UNIVERSITY
TONGJI UNIVERSITY
U N S W B U I LT E N V I R O N M E N T
U N S W B U I LT E N V I R O N M E N T
Computation Computation, graphics and geometry.
History & Theory Urban history and theory.w
Building Science & Technology Study of building structures.
Design Study of architectural design and survey and measured drawing of historical buildings.
A RCH1201 Architectural Design Studio 3 Project-based study of architectural design to a moderate level of integration.
C O D E 2170 Building Information Modelling Introduction to computer-based information-rich 3D building modelling.
Open Elective Choice of any elective course available within the university except denoted general education courses.
General Education Choice of a course in accordance with the university’s general education rules.
Y E A R 3 :: S E M E S T E R 1
Student projects (clockwise from top) Architectural Spaces from Organisms : : Meissane Kouassi Recording Light and Shadow : : Nailah Masagozulkifli
Y E A R 3 :: S E M E S T E R 2
U N S W B U I LT E N V I R O N M E N T
U N S W B U I LT E N V I R O N M E N T
U N S W B U I LT E N V I R O N M E N T
U N S W B U I LT E N V I R O N M E N T
A RCH1202 Architectural Design Studio 4 Project-based study of architectural design to a moderate level of integration.
A RCH12 2 2 Architectural History & Theory 2 Study of key 20th century architects and movements, extending to the present.
A R C H 13 11 Architectural Design Studio 5 Project-based study of architectural design to an advanced level of integration.
A RCH1261 Structures & Construction 2 Study of complex building types and construction industry practice.
General Education Choice of a course in accordance with the university’s general education rules.
A RCH1331 Architectural Fabrication Study of building materials and forms of construction.
A RCH13 61 Architectural Science and Building Environment 2 Study of integrated environmental design. BEIL Interdisciplinary Learning Course Choice of an interdisciplinary course offered by the faculty.
“In addition to the astonishing cultural aspects of studying in China, Tongji University has offered us professors with extraordinary industry experience, our own studio
Y E A R 4 :: S E M E S T E R 1
Y E A R 4 :: S E M E S T E R 2
U N S W B U I LT E N V I R O N M E N T
U N S W B U I LT E N V I R O N M E N T
TONGJI UNIVERSITY
A RCH13 02 Architectural Design Studio 6 Project-based study of architectural design to an advanced level of integration.
A RCH132 2 Architectural History & Theory 3 Study of modern architecture in Australia.
Design Graduation project or Chinese building codes and disaster prevention in architecture.
room as well as classes that motivate and enhance our creativity.” Johannes Welander: Student, UNSW/ Tongji Dual Degree in Architecture
BEIL Interdisciplinary Learning Course Choice of an interdisciplinary course offered by the faculty.
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Unique Practice Year Students take up paid placements in public and private sector planning organisations, enabling them to apply concepts and knowledge in real world contexts as well as the
Program code 3362
opportunity to reflect on that practice back in the classroom.
Sydney is your lab and a better world your goal
423600
Preparing tomorrow’s planners to think, challenge
2016 ATAR cut-off
assumptions, lead and collaborate in pursuit of equitable, sustainable responses to the challenges facing our rapidly growing cities and changing regions.
Fast-track to a master’s degree
80.00 2017 Guaranteed Entry cut off 81.00 futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/guaranteed-entry
You have the opportunity to ‘fast-track’ to a master’s offered in the Faculty of Built Environment during the final year of the Bachelor of City Planning (Honours) through your choice of electives.
Duration 4 years full-time (including Practice Year)
Bonus ATAR HSC Plus Design & Technology Economics English Advanced Geography Legal Studies Society & Culture unsw.edu.au/HSCPlus
Prerequisites None
City Planning
UAC code
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Bachelor of City Planning (Honours)
Case study: Sydney
Plan for changing cities
Shape sustainable, equitable, healthy and inspiring built environments.
City planning is an exciting, varied and progressive profession which plays a pivotal role in decisions shaping the future of our cities and regions. The UNSW Built Environment City Planning degree will help you develop the skills and
Sydney provides a fantastic laboratory to help understand the crucial role played by planners in addressing the complex social, economic and environmental challenges faced by cities, regions and communities. Lauded as one of the world’s most liveable cities, it is also a city where challenges of managing growth, climate resilience, housing affordability, urban renewal and social equity need to be at the heart of the planning agenda.
knowledge required to play an influential role at the heart of contemporary challenges facing our natural and built environments. You will have the skills to address sustainability and climate change issues, transport and infrastructure provision, facilitating urban renewal, or tackling social inequality and exclusion. More information be.unsw.edu.au/city-planning
Dual degree Also available is the dual degree Bachelor of
Professional accreditation The Bachelor of City Planning (Honours) is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA). As a Planning student you can take part in the PIA Young Planners network which brings together students and new graduate planners for social and professional events.
Career opportunities ll Strategic planner ll Environmental planner ll Land use planner ll Urban policy and research ll Urban consultant
City Planning (Honours)/Bachelor of Laws.
ll Development assessment planner
Program Code 4706
ll Specialist in planning law
(See UNSW Law guide for full detail)
(City Planning (Honours)/Laws degree)
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Y E A R 1 :: S E M E S T E R 1
Y E A R 1 :: S E M E S T E R 2
PL AN10 03 Urban Society, Theory, History Understand the different paradigms, and theories that have influenced and shaped city planning in Australia and internationally over time including the contemporary art of city-making in changing social, economic, environmental and political landscapes.
PL AN10 01 Introduction to Planning Introduction to the ideas, principles and concepts which underlie planning as both a discipline and practice, and a foundation to the methods and frameworks planners use to achieve their goals and objectives. PL AN10 02 Sustainability and Environment Study the interrelationships between urbanisation, planning and the sustainable management of environmental systems. Explore the principles of sustainable development and concepts associated with sustainable urbanism including low carbon development, green infrastructure and climate change resilience.
PL AN10 05 Design and Communication Fundamentals for Planners Planners are required to interpret, analyse and communicate information across a breadth of different media. Introduction to core design and communication skills that will provide a vital platform throughout the rest of the degree.
PL AN10 07 Development Processes: Feasibility and Finance Introduction to the processes involved in land and property development in market economies in the context of government regulatory frameworks and approval processes.
PL AN10 0 4 City and Regional Economics Study the fundamentals of city and regional economics to understand how key economic drivers shape urban land use decisions, property dynamics and housing and labour market systems. PL AN10 0 6 Planning Techniques and Analysis Introduction to techniques which are an integral component of a planner’s skills set, including statistical analysis, survey design, qualitative research methods, interpretation and presentation.
Prescribed Elective Selected from the list of electives offered or identified by the Planning Program.
Core Skills By the end of the first year you will have developed an understanding of the core skills and knowledge sets which underpin planning as a discipline and city planning as a practice
Y E A R 2 :: S E M E S T E R 1 PLAN2001 Strategic Planning Students engage with the key drivers and outcomes structuring urban challenges and decisions primarily at the metropolitan scale, and develop an appreciation of the role of strategic spatial planning in shaping our cities and regions PLAN2002 GIS and Urban Informatics Develops skills sets increasingly required in planning practice in an era of big data and smart cities. Introduction to the use and application of geographical information systems and open source platforms is facilitated through exploration of the connection between concepts, data, tools and visualisation.
Y E A R 2 :: S E M E S T E R 2
PLAN2003 Urban Design Provides an introduction to urban design theory and practice, equipping students with the skills they need to appreciate and critique urban design and to engage in the design process. Prescribed Elective Selected from the list of electives offered or identified by the Planning Program.
PLAN2004 Equitable Cities Provides a critical engagement with questions of diversity, equity spatial justice, health and well-being within our cities and regions and how these issues interact with planning settings, frameworks and responsibilities. PLAN2005 Planning Law and Administration Introduces students to the legal system and environmental planning law through three interconnected foci: planning law, planning administration and land/property law.
PLAN2006 Urban Management and Development Assessment Explores principles and frameworks guiding statutory and policy planning, including the nature of environmental planning instruments, the development application process and development assessment.
Student projects (clockwise from top) All Aboard! How trams are influencing travel habits in Sydney’s Inner West : : Harlan Langtree Tactical Urbanism: The ability to bring about long-term change in urban environments : : Alice Hannigan Exploring the Virtual City: Immersive public participation using VR headsets : : Richard Barry
PLAN2007 Citybuilding: Transport and Infrastructure Focuses on the centrality of major transport and infrastructure considerations within strategic planning contexts and considers the increasingly integrative role planners play in key city shaping activities
“I’m excited to start creating places for people that are environmentally healthy and sustainable, that are economically
Core Skills By the end of the second year, students will have consolidated their foundational studies and developed more advanced and disciplinary specific skills and knowledge tied to the design and delivery of professional planning activity.
vibrant and that enrich people’s lives.” Manwella Hawell: Student, Planning
PR ACTICE YEAR Five Practice courses underpin and structure the new work-integrated-learning Practice Year. Running throughout the year, opportunities for students to understand and assess their own direction and how it relates to both their studies and professional development are maximised. In Practice Students work across a breadth of planning and planning related positions: state government, local authorities, urban consultancies, development companies private practice and NGOs.
PLAN3001 Practice: Communication, Engagement, Participation In Practice, students demonstrate the importance of community and stakeholder engagement and build skills to design and deliver appropriate and effective strategies for deliberative and collaborative planning activity. BEIL Interdisciplinary Learning Course Selected from a specified pool of interdisciplinary courses offered by the faculty.
PLAN3002 Practice: Building, Using Evidence In Practice, students strengthen evidencebased technical and analytical skills through the lens of live projects and critical reflection of the importance of evidenced-based research and analysis within their respective placement contexts.
PLAN3003 Practice: Professionalism, Ethics, Politics In Practice, students build an awareness of the ethical and professional context within which planners work and an awareness of the political context within which the planning system and planners operate.
PLAN3004 Practice: Development In Practice, students deepen their understanding of the planner’s role in the process of urban development whether from strategic, statutory or industry perspectives depending on respective placement contexts.
PLAN3005 Practice: Governance And Policy In Practice, students will draw upon real world examples to critically reflect on the nature in which urban policy decisions get made and build an appreciation of the actors, arenas, methods and institutions which contribute to urban management and development.
General Education Choice of a course in accordance with the University’s General Education rules.
General Education Choice of a course in accordance with the University’s General Education rules.
Core Skills By the end of the Practice (third) Year students will have applied foundational and advanced skills in practice and, in turn, be able to bring the real world experience of practice back into the classroom.
Y E A R 4 :: S E M E S T E R 1 PLAN4001 Research Design In preparation for their final semester thesis and through development of a research proposal, students gain an understanding of the conceptual, methodological and technical bases for the design and timely delivery of a major piece of self-directed research.
PLAN4002 Plan Making Studio (12UOC) Students undertake in-depth analysis of a site’s social, environmental, market and political context before preparing a strategic vision, regulation framework and urban design guidelines to guide its future development.
Y E A R 4 :: S E M E S T E R 2 PLAN4003 Planning Thesis (18UOC) A major research project – conventionally in the form of a written thesis – is the culmination of the undergraduate City Planning (Honours) degree.
BEIL Interdisciplinary Learning Course Selected from a specified pool of interdisciplinary courses offered by the faculty.
Prescribed Elective Selected from the list of electives offered or identified by the Planning Program.
Core Skills By the end of the fourth year, students will have applied skills and knowledge developed through their city planning degree and pursued specialist interests through elective selection and completion of a significant piece of independent research.
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3268
UAC code 423100
Unique in Australia This is the only degree in Australia that equips you with
2016 ATAR cut-off 80.00
the skills and knowledge for careers using emerging digital technologies within the built environment.
2017 Guaranteed Entry cut-off 82.00 futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/guaranteed-entry
Lead the way Develop the skills to identify, explore and analyse current and unknown future digital technologies, allowing you to exercise leadership in a fast changing job market.
Collaborate with industry From creative and design industries, to engineering and architectural practices, to government and other universities from within Australia and around the world.
Duration 3 years full-time (4th year Honours option)
Bonus ATAR HSC Plus Design & Technology Information Process & Technology Mathematics Software Design & Development Visual Arts unsw.edu.au/HSCPlus
Prerequisites None
Alternative admission Option to submit a portfolio to support your ATAR be.unsw.edu.au/degrees/alternative-admission
Computational Design
Program code
25
Bachelor of Computational Design
Student project exhibited at VIVID Sydney, 2015
Arclight
Apply cutting edge digital technologies to design responsive, interactive spaces.
Computational design combines architecture and design, and computer science and engineering to the way design content is imagined, created,
Arclight is an architecturally designed, environmentally inspired structure that echoes the native mangroves of Australia’s waterways. The installation incorporates interactive lighting that responds to temperature, wind speed and humidity.
fabricated, delivered and displayed. Advancements in 3D modelling, material science and digital fabrication have created a demand for designers who can use these technologies and unleash the power of computers to produce
The project uses experimental and cutting-
and present technical and aesthetic solutions
edge architectural approaches: computer-aided
to the challenges in the built environment.
manufacturing created by advanced fabrication methods, and computational software which provides designers with the digital tools to make buildings both complex and sustainable. Image credit: Peter Bennetts
During this degree you will be empowered with a new understanding of digital technologies and their application within the built environment, spanning architecture, construction, industrial design and urban planning. You will learn cutting edge computer design skills and digital technologies including: 3D modelling through the use of gaming and graphics technology, digital geometry and parametric design, responsive environments, as well as form making and
Career opportunities ll Architectural & urban design specialist ll Digital optimisation consultant (Architect/engineering firms) ll Software solutions developer ll Design/production manager (construction firm) ll Smart Cities consultant (planning offices & councils) ll Urban data analyst (business consultancy firms) ll Design technology manager (Architecture design firms) ll Digital fabrication and smart manufacturing specialist ll Animation professional
fabrication using 3D printers and laser cutters.
ll Gaming environment developer
More information
ll Building Information Model implementer (BIM)
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Y E A R 1 :: S E M E S T E R 1 A R C H 11 0 1 Architectural Design Studio 1 Learn the disciplinary foundations for architectural design. Through small scale and experimental design projects, the course introduces primary concepts and activities. C O D E11 5 0 Enabling Skills in Digital Fabrication Introduction to developments in digital fabrications and Grasshopper scripting to produce small artefacts via 3D printers and Laser Cutters.
C O D E111 0 Computational Design Theory Study the concept and theoretical formation of the digital design by combining theory with applied design explorations. C O D E11 6 1 Modelling & Visualisation Learn techniques in visualisation and modeling of urban data through software packages where you will use these findings to develop spatial concepts.
Y E A R 1 :: S E M E S T E R 2 C O D E12 3 0 Urban Data Study how information exists in the built environment and analyze the resulting urban data to influence the design process of smart cities. C O D E12 31 Ubiquitous Cities Understand the city as an interface and gain an understanding of how new media and ubiquitous computing have changed how you live in your cities and design projects accordingly.
C O D E1210 Computational Design Theory 2 Learn theories and how architecture & urbanism adopts digital technologies to transform the built environment.
Student projects (clockwise from top) Strange Bubbles : : Kingsley Castillo Hextic: Grasshopper Bar, Sydney : : Computational Design students Interchanging: Bus stop of the future, Customs House Sydney : : BEIL Studio
C O D E124 0 Real-Time Environments Implement sensors and electronic components into your design ideas and simulate information inputs in a virtual model.
Core Skills By the end of first year you will: (1) gain an appreciation of architectural design and primary concepts and the theories that support these (2) learn developments in digital fabrications and construction (3) develop techniques in visualisation and modelling to visualise and communicate information (4) understand the impact of ubiquitous computing and urban data to perceive cities as interfaces (5) be able to design parametrically via software programs such as Grasshopper or Processing.
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Y E A R 2 :: S E M E S T E R 2
C O D E 2 11 0 Computational Design Theory Gain an understanding on the theoretical ideas that drive contemporary debates on optimization buildings towards a high performance architecture.
CODE2121 Advanced Computational Design Enhance your skills gained previously by designing optimised structures with material performance, construction and engineering in mind.
CODE2230 Urban Interaction Design Introduction to urban interaction design and teaches principles of human interaction in the built environment using displays through a suite of sensors. CODE2250
CODE2120 Computational Sustainability Learn to utilise computational modelling and analysis of multidisciplinary sustainable designs and sustainable performance metrics and be Introduced industry application of computational sustainability.
C O D E 2170 Building Information Modelling Introduction to techniques of Building Information Modelling using standard industry software and associated processes including; good model building practice and design analysis.
Advance Digital Fabrication Introduction to advanced manufacturing through tools and software skills that enable the production of state of the art digital fabricated building components.
CODE2270 Design Information Management Focus on computer aided optimisation to analyse existing conditions to support adaptive city planning concepts. Open Elective Choice of any elective course available within the University except denoted General Education courses.
“By exploring and applying emerging technologies such as digital fabrication and sensors, I’m going to improve the way buildings and cities interact, respond and connect with the people who use them.” Nazmul Khan: Student, Computational Design
Core Skills At the end of second year you will have: (1) furthered parametric modeling skills to an advanced level (2) gained knowledge in computational modelling and analysis of multi-disciplinary sustainable and structural performance metrics (3) a deeper understanding of manufacturing and digitally fabricated building elements (4) the ability to predict future performances and deliver simulated findings and identify discrepancies between simulated and actual building performance.
Y E A R 3 :: S E M E S T E R 1 CODE310 0 Digital Collaboration Studio Focus on developing a framework for Computational & Spatial Design Research through critique of collaboration. BEIL Interdisciplinary Learning Course Selected from a specified pool of interdisciplinary courses offered by the faculty.
Open Elective Choice of any elective course available within the University except denoted General Education courses. General Education Choice of a course in accordance with the university’s general education rules.
Y E A R 3 :: S E M E S T E R 2 CODE3200 Graduation Project The Graduation Project is a culmination of the Computational Design studios and the Bachelor of Computational Design degree. You will present a written component (thesis) that is underpinned through industry applied project work.
BEIL Interdisciplinary Learning Course Selected from a specified pool of interdisciplinary courses offered by the faculty. General Education Choice of a course in accordance with the university’s general education rules.
Core Skills At the end of third year you will have: (1) deeper engagement with peers through interdisciplinary learning where peers review will engage, challenge and questions academic and industry points of view (2) combined all the skills and learnings through a Graduation Project which will encompass technical & theory frameworks of computational design.
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Program code
Comprehensive construction and property qualification
UAC code 423200
Upon graduation you will be qualified to work in construction management, project management, quantity surveying, facility management and property development.
2016 ATAR cut-off 82.10
Specialise in your area of interest building construction, property development or quantity
2017 Guaranteed Entry cut-off 85.00
surveying, and graduate a step above the rest.
futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/guaranteed-entry
Continue on to an Honours Degree and specialise in;
Connected with industry Industry-based teachers, guest lecturers, networking events and job opportunities give you a valuable experience to learn from people in the industry.
Duration 3 years full-time + 1 year Honours (optional) specialising in building construction, property development, quantity surveying or generalist Honours Degree. Part-time option is also available.
Bonus ATAR HSC Plus English Advanced Maths Maths Ext 2 unsw.edu.au/HSCPlus
Prerequisites None
Construction Management & Property
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Bachelor of Construction Management Property Industry snapshot
Construct in a smart and sustainable way.
The management of the people, processes and products within the construction and property
The construction industry is a significant driver of economic activity in Australia. It is Australia’s third largest industry, and produces around 8% of our Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Total construction activity in 2014 was valued at $204.5 billion. The industry comprises over 330,000 businesses nationwide and directly employs over one million people (around 9% of the total workforce). Based on recent labour market trends, the Australian
industry is a detailed, challenging and specialised expertise. You will have the skills the industry demands and be able to successfully manage the delivery of complex construction projects The UNSW Built Environment Bachelor of Construction Management and Property (BCMP) is one of the most respected programs in the nation and will prepare you to meet the demands of an industry which is constantly evolving.
Professional accreditation* ll The Australian Institute of Building (AIB) ll The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) ll The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) ll The Australian Property Institute (API) *Accreditation from the bodies listed is subject to the completion of specific courses.
Government Department of Employment expects
During this degree you’ll develop broad
Career opportunities
growth in construction industry employment
knowledge and skills across the management of
ll Construction manager
of 137,900 (13%) over the next five years to
property development, construction and design
November 2019. This is well above the growth
work, construction site operation and project
rate of 10% that it expects for total employment.
management as well as quantity surveying. There
* Source: Australian Industry Group: Australia’s Construction Industry: Profile and Outlook. July 2015
is a strong emphasis on property economics and management skills, including human resources, organisational behaviour and risk management. More information be.unsw.edu.au/construction-management-property
ll Project manager ll Site manager ll Property developer ll Property valuation ll Property and asset manager or analyst ll Quantity surveyor ll Estimator ll Construction planner ll Construction consultant ll Specialised legal advisor ll Corporate real estate advisor
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Y E A R 1 :: S E M E S T E R 1 BLDG1013 Introduction to Construction & Property Introduction to the scope, nature and dynamics of the construction and property industries. B L D G 1 0 11 Low Rise Building Construction Learn the functional requirements and construction methods of low rise buildings. Learn about a range of key technical aspects including foundation, basement, ground floor and upper floor construction and more.
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BLDG1012 Construction Materials Learn the properties, manufacture and application of key construction materials e.g. timber, concrete, masonry and brick etc. BLDG1014 Building Measurement Develop the core expertise that is essential for working as a cost consultant, quantity surveyor or estimator in the construction industry.
BLDG1023 Construction Project Management Theory Introduction to the key construction project management concepts and provides you with principles, techniques and application of relevant tools. BLDG1022 Building Structures Learn the key principles of building structure design and assessment
BLDG1021 Industrial & Infrastructure Construction An introduction to the design and construction of industrial buildings with particular emphasis on the design, construction and maintenance of steel structures. The course also looks at key infrastructure development projects.
“The flexibility of this degree means you can work while you’re studying. This has allowed me to apply
BLDG1024 Construction & Property Economics Extended overview of the construction and property industries, where you will look at the economics of the built environment.
what I’m learning to my job, and enhance both my university and work experience. The other great thing about this degree is that you gain skills and knowledge across a multitude of areas within the construction industry. This will expand my skills set and best
Core Skills At the end of first year you will have: (1) gained an appreciation of the characteristics of the construction and property industries and their contributions to a nation’s economic and social development; (2) recognised the important roles of construction and property professions within the respective industry; (3) learnt the fundamental concepts, principles, processes and technology for building and construction management; and (4) developed abilities to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment, while undertaking scholarly inquiry and engaging in independent and reflective learning.
prepare me to work in wider range of positions and companies both in Australia and around the World.” Marco Ilievski: Student, Construction Management and Property
Y E A R 2 :: S E M E S T E R 1 BLDG2012 Construction & Property Law Introduction to the specifics of construction law, where you will learn particular reference to the sources of law in New South Wales and the system of judicial precedent. BLDG2023 Construction Planning This course covers various planning, programming and scheduling techniques suitable for long, medium and short-term projects and tasks as well as providing the means for planning of construction projects across multiple phases of design, construction and commissioning.
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BLDG2013 Construction Estimating Understand the fundamentals of construction cost estimating, engaging with pre-tender and tender estimating practices through the use of estimating software, and tender pricing and strategies in the construction industry. General Education Choice of a course in accordance with the university’s general education rules.
BLDG2021 High Rise Building Construction Extended overview of building construction, looking at the functional requirements, processes and techniques of high rise building construction. B L D G 2 0 11 Building Services An introduction to the major engineering services found in buildings, such as key mechanical and hydraulic services including ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, lifts, firefighting, plumbing and sewerage.
BLDG2022 Procurement & Contract Administration Introduction to the laws related to the governance and operation of the construction industry in Australia as well as the different contract forms and project delivery systems. General Education Choice of a course in accordance with the university’s general education rules.
Core Skills At the end of second year you will have: (1) gained an understanding of construction law and different construction project types, delivery systems and contract forms; (2) developed abilities to recognise and solve problems systematically, formulate innovative responses to different contexts; (3) learnt the systems, processes and technology for tall building construction; and (4) gained knowledge on time and cost management in construction.
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BLDG3 012 Risk, Health and Safety Management The course will provide you with the intellectual and practical skills to manage all types of risk. The course will also introduce the principles of health and safety management in the construction industry.
B L D G 3 0 11 Organisational & People Management in Construction Introduction to the critical role of human resources to the construction sector’s efficiency, effectiveness and productivity and to demonstrate the way managers can create an engaged workforce.
BLDG3021 Property Development Although many of the courses covered to this point include aspects of the property development process, this course covers the entire process of property development in the specific context of medium and large scale projects.
BLDG3022 Construction Project Management Practice Capstone This subject involves a major actual project that involves working in a group and developing a construction project management plan for a large significant project.
BLDG3 013 Digital Construction This course offers knowledge and skills essential for a successful adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the construction industry.
BEIL Interdisciplinary Learning Course Selected from a specified pool of interdisciplinary courses offered by the faculty.
BLDG3023 Construction Business Strategy and Entrepreneurship Introduction to contemporary business and entrepreneurship management, which is highly relevant in today’s business environment considering the degrees of volatility and rivalry in Australia’s economy and its construction industry.
BEIL Interdisciplinary Learning Course Selected from a specified pool of interdisciplinary courses offered by the faculty.
Student projects (clockwise from top) Property Developers Perspectives Towards Developing Sustainable Commercial Building : : Ferras Batta Research to Improve Implementation of Life Cycle Costing in Australian Construction Industry : : Wanting Zhang Cross-cultural Construction Management : : David Cotterill
Core Skills At the end of third year you will have: (1) gained an understanding of risk management process and the principles of health and safety management; (2) gained an appreciation of organisational behaviour and people management; (3) furthered problem-solving, communication and collaboration abilities, and gained skills to take the lead in project-oriented tasks; and (4) further developed generic and technical skills.
OPTIONAL HONOURS YEAR* BLDG4501 Thesis Foundation Introduction to research formulation, process and design, and the process of developing a reflective portfolio of work-integrated learning and research
Two additional courses for specialisation (12 UoC) Choose a specialisation from Property Development, Building Construction, Quantity Surveying or a generalist construction and property program.
BLDG4502 Thesis Extended overview of research development where you will look at research methods and tools, data collection and analysis, and completing a thesis or an in-depth work-integrated research portfolio.
Two additional courses for Specialisation (12 UoC) Choose a specialisation from Property Development, Building Construction, Quantity Surveying or a generalist
Core Skills At the end of fourth year you will have: (1) gained an appreciation of research and portfolio development processes; (2) furthered written and oral communication skills, and more importantly, gained abilities to innovate and challenge conventional thinking; and gained abilities to reflect and learn from past experiences to promote life-long learning; (3) gained abilities to reflect and learn from past experiences to promote life-long learning.
*Graduates of the Bachelor of Construction Management and Property program who receive a credit average are eligible to apply for the one-year honours program.
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Program code 3386
UAC code 423300
Work ready graduates In your final year, research, plan and manage an your skills and talent to industry and employers.
2016 ATAR cut-off 80.00
Honours level outcome Graduate with an honours qualification that signifies your
2017 Guaranteed Entry cut-off 81.00 futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/guaranteed-entry
level of skill and knowledge is a step above the rest.
Duration 4 years full-time
Connected with industry Learn from industry professionals and work on real briefs to develop your own design solutions.
Bonus ATAR HSC Plus Design & Technology Visual Arts unsw.edu.au/HSCPlus
Prerequisites None
Alternative admission Option to submit a portfolio to support your ATAR be.unsw.edu.au/degrees/alternative-admission
Industrial Design
independent design project of your choice to showcase
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ResMed
Air Solutions devices
Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours)
UNSW Industrial Design graduates go on to work in a range of design roles across many different industries, including ResMed; a leader within the medical device industry. ResMed is an innovator and pioneer in the design and manufacture of products for the treatment of sleep-
Design for people, meet the challenges of a changing world.
disordered breathing and other respiratory conditions. Their products have built a global reputation for their sophisticated and life-improving technology, with simple, elegant design. ResMed products have received several prestigious design awards from Red Dot, the world’s largest and most renowned design competition. Image credit: AirSense™ 10 AutoSetTM
Industrial designers shape the way we live through the design of things we use every day in the home, at work and in the public domain. The profession demands imagination, technical
Professional accreditation Graduates of the Bachelor of Industrial Design are eligible for Associate membership of the Design Institute of Australia (DIA).
capability and a keen awareness of new possibilities. Designers consider not just the things they design but the way those things are experienced by people in diverse settings.
Career opportunities ll Product designer within a consultancy or in-house team (e.g consumer products,
Industrial design is a career choice for you if
transport, scientific, medical, retail, furniture,
you are curious and inventive, able to work
telecommunications, not-for-profit sector).
with technology, and ready to enlarge your understanding of the social, environmental and
ll Digital multimedia design
commercial contexts of professional design work.
ll Product branding and marketing
This degree will teach you design process,
ll Packaging design
visual communication, technology and materials, market research, ergonomics,
ll Service and strategic design
research methods and professional practice. This combination of skills ensures you are work ready and highly employable. More information be.unsw.edu.au/industrial-design
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Y E A R 1 :: S E M E S T E R 1 IDES1201 Design Studio 1: Fundamentals (12 UOC) Introduction to the basic elements of 2D and 3D design in a studio setting which will allow exploration of design techniques and representation used in the creative process. Consideration of philosophical, historical, social and environmental influences on design thinking and practice.
IDES1261 Communication 1: Technical Drawing Fundamentals Explore technical drawing systems where you will learn how to practically employ manual drawing methods as well as computer applications. I D ES1071 Physical Principles for Designers Gain an introduction to engineering principles encountered in industrial design – physics, mechanics, material properties and energy systems.
Y E A R 1 :: S E M E S T E R 2 IDES1202 Design Studio 2: Materials (12 UOC) Apply a design process to conceive, plan, specify and present complete product designs in projects, employing techniques of sketching, illustration, model making and technical drawing. You will also explore qualities of materials, including form, aesthetics, performance and design possibilities.
I D ES2171 Communication 2: 3D Digital Modelling Introduction to computer modelling and drafting for product design which includes modelling of components and product assemblies.
Student projects (clockwise from top) Exoversa Ski Boot : : Alexander Morris Shift Lounge Chair : : Rowan Furlong Bōken : : Sarah Howard
IDES2072 Manufacturing Technology Develop ability to specify materials and manufacturing methods, with a focus on metals, alloys, fasteners and assembly techniques.
Core Skills At the end of first year you will have developed a basic proficiency and an understanding of industrial design practices, processes and contexts.
Y E A R 2 :: S E M E S T E R 1 IDES2101 Design Studio 3: Production (12 UOC) Work on projects with an emphasis on material selection and learn technical considerations when designing for high volume production with plastics and other materials. You will also learn illustration techniques for persuasive communication of design intent, and accurate technical documentation for manufacture.
IDES2201 Ergonomics Introduction to human-use implications in design, including usability, comfort, efficiency and safety. M A R K10 12 Marketing Fundamentals Introduction to major concepts and theories, reflecting the breadth and diversity of marketing.
Y E A R 2 :: S E M E S T E R 2 IDES2102 Design Studio 4: People (12 UOC) Consolidate your learning from prior courses to explore the challenges of designing for diverse groups of people. Methods of user-research and concurrent user-testing will be applied in design projects. Principles of inclusive design and participatory design are addressed.
IDES2021 Thinking Products Gain knowledge of theories and processes of design that need to be considered to understand the role of designer’s in society. BE Elective Choice of any elective course available within the faculty.
“For me, I really just want to make a positive difference to
Core Skills At the end of second year you will have developed competency in applying a design process and also presentation techniques to design projects.
the world around us. I’m gaining a combination of research and practical skills that will give my designs the power to enrich the daily lives of the people who use them.” Renee Aquilina: Student, Industrial Design
Y E A R 3 :: S E M E S T E R 1 IDES3101 Design Studio 5: Complexity (12 UOC) Refined design process with technical resolution and documentation to a professional standard. A rigorous approach will be fostered by working on projects with “real-world” consumer, environmental, commercial, and technical considerations.
BEIL Interdisciplinary Learning Course Select from a specified pool of interdisciplinary courses offered by the faculty. M A R K 2 0 51 Consumer Behaviour Knowledge of consumer behaviour, drawing upon psychological and sociological viewpoints
Y E A R 3 :: S E M E S T E R 2 IDES3102 Design Studio 6: Sustainability (12 UOC) Develop competence beyond purely commercial objectives by highlighting ecological and social issues that are seen as opportunities for design intervention. Projects expand empathy for those who are typically underserved by mainstream design.
BEIL Interdisciplinary Learning Course Select from a specified pool of interdisciplinary courses offered by the faculty. BE Elective Choice of any elective course available within the faculty.
Core Skills At the end of third year you will have developed a range of skills and knowledge to enable you to complete design products of moderate complexity.
Y E A R 4 :: S E M E S T E R 1 I D E S 4101 Design Studio 7: Enquiry (12 UOC) Undertake rigorous design research through a series of projects leading to a substantive research report and a comprehensive brief to define a design project which will be completed in the final semester (in Design Studio 8).
Open Elective Choice of any elective course available within the university except denoted general education courses. General Education Choice of a course in accordance with the university’s general education rules.
Y E A R 4 :: S E M E S T E R 2 I D E S 410 2 Design Studio 8: Integration (12 UOC) Undertake a major design project and integrate your skills and knowledge gained throughout the degree. The project will consolidate and ‘showcase’ your capabilities as an emerging design professional.
Open Elective Choice of any elective course available within the university except denoted general education courses. General Education Choice of a course in accordance with the university’s general education rules.
Core Skills At the end of fourth year you will have developed professional design skills and knowledge to independently research and design appropriate solutions to design problems.
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Program code
UAC code 423400
Unique offering The only interior architecture degree in Sydney, globally recognised for its combination of interior design with architectural thinking.
2016 ATAR cut-off 80.00 2017 Guaranteed Entry cut-off 81.00
Global study and work opportunities
futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/guaranteed-entry
Complete part of your degree overseas and go on to find employment in various international cities.
Duration 4 years full-time
Unique interdiscliplinary programs Collaborate with students from other disciplines within the built environment to come up with better solutions for the future.
Bonus ATAR HSC Plus Design & Technology Visual Arts English Advanced Textiles & Design unsw.edu.au/HSCPlus
Prerequisites None
Alternative admission Option to submit a portfolio to support your ATAR be.unsw.edu.au/degrees/alternative-admission
Interior Architecture
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Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Honours) HASSELL
Medibank Place, 720 Bourke Street The innovative workplace has earned multiple national and international awards; including World Interiors News (WIN) Awards, Winner – Workplace Interior, Inside World Festival of Interiors Awards, Winner – Office Category, the coveted Interior Design Excellence Awards for its workplace and sustainable design, and was commended for Interior Architecture at the Australian Institute of Architects’ Awards. HASSELL is a leading international design practice employing many UNSW Built Environment graduates, including HASSELL Fellow and UNSW Professor of Practice, Ken Maher. Image credit: Earl Carter
Influence people’s lives through the interior environments they inhabit.
Interior architecture is a design discipline that focuses specifically on interior environments and all aspects of their structural, spatial, social and material assembly. Interior architecture and interior design share a common ground, but they differ in the scale of the intervention in the interior. Interior architecture works at the scale of architecture, including the manipulation of structural elements such as walls, floors and staircases while interior design generally engages at the scale of individual rooms. During this degree you will develop creative solutions that respond to current societal and functional aesthetic challenges in the built environment – spaces that may be permanent or temporary, from the scale of rooms to the scale of cities.
Professional accreditation The degree is recognised by, and a member of the Interior Designer/Interior Architecture Educators Association (IDEA). Graduates of the Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Honours) are eligible for membership to the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI) and Design Institute of Australia (DIA).
Career opportunities ll Interior architect in architecture and design practices ll Private consultant, specialising in residential, retail, workplace or hospitality ll Corporate interior designer specialising in multi-storey residential, retail, hospitality, medical, hotel or exhibition design ll Your own interior architecture or design practice ll Project management ll Construction management
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Y E A R 1 :: S E M E S T E R 1 I N TA 2101 Design Practice 1: Enquire (12UoC) The design component introduces you to the processes, materiality and elements of interior architecture. The communication component introduces you to a range of techniques and applications for representing space, including basic analogue and digital drawing and model making.
I N TA 2171 Interior Technics 1: Assemblage Introduction to the people, processes, principles and primary building elements surrounding built space. I N TA 3121 Critical Perspectives 1: Interiority Introduction to historical, cultural and theoretical contexts of interior architecture.
Y E A R 1 :: S E M E S T E R 2 I N TA 210 2 Design Practice 2: Articulate (12UoC) The design component introduces you to languages and elements of spatial enclosure and definition, including issues of materiality and assemblage, human scale and form, in relation to simple forms of occupation. The communication component introduces you to a range of techniques and applications for representing spatial atmosphere and effect, including advanced analogue and digital drawing and model making.
I N TA 217 2 Interior Technics 2: Materiality Introduction to materiality and interior detailing. I N TA 312 2 Critical Perspectives 2: Dwelling Introduction to historical, cultural and theoretical perspectives on the concept of dwelling and its material construction.
Core Skills At the end of first year you will have developed the fundamental technical and critical thinking skills to conceptualise a design response and organise spatial and material relationships underpinned by an understanding of the theoretical and historical context of Interior Architecture.
Y E A R 2 :: S E M E S T E R 1 I N TA 2 2 01 Design Practice 3: Translate (12UoC) The design component focuses on the language and elements of spatial dynamics where you will gain an understanding of issues in spatial and material relationships and sequence in relation to multiple forms of occupation, including retail and hospitality typologies. The communication component focuses on a range of techniques and applications for representing spatial thinking, including generative, illustrative, observational and analytical tools.
I N TA 3 2 71 Interior Technics 3: Detail Learn advanced interior detailing. I N TA 3 2 2 2 Critical Perspective 3: Consumption Explore the role of interior architecture as a strategy of communication, mediation and engagement which will be explored through historical, cultural and theoretical investigation of a range of typologies including retail and hospitality.
Y E A R 2 :: S E M E S T E R 2 I N TA 2 2 0 2 Design Practice 4: Experiment (12UoC) The design component focuses on the languages and elements of spatial organisation, where you will develop an idea to material detail in relation to complex forms and patterns of occupation including workplace and institutional typologies. The communication component focuses on a range of techniques and applications for representing spatial experimentation, including innovative digital technologies.
I N TA 3 2 7 2 Interior Technics 4: Systems Introduction to systems of interior environmental control including, lighting, acoustics, thermal comfort and building services. I N TA 3 2 2 2 Critical Perspectives 4: Identity Explore the role of interior architecture in codifying and reproducing social identities.
Core Skills At the end of second year you will have developed the skills to explore design responses that integrate materiality, interior detailing, building services and systems through a process of informed inquiry, analysis and reflection.
Y E A R 3 :: S E M E S T E R 1 I N TA 2 3 01 Design Practice 5: Narrate (12UoC) Focus on the development and realisation of interior spatial narratives through research-led design practice. Emphasis is placed on the integration of design and professional practice through projects focused on complex forms and patterns of occupation in small to medium scale buildings.
General Education Choice of a course in accordance with the university’s general education rules. BEIL Interdisciplinary Learning Course Select from a specified pool of interdisciplinary courses offered by the faculty.
Student projects (clockwise from top) H2O : : Erinn Li-Sha Goh DINE : : Tiana Giacomazzi Kardia : : Ashleigh Bennett
Y E A R 3 :: S E M E S T E R 2 I N TA 2 3 0 2 Design Practice 6: Speculate (12UoC) Focus on the development and realisation of interior spatial transformations through research-led design practice. Emphasis is placed on the integration of design and professional practice through projects focused on complex forms and patterns of occupation in medium to large scale buildings.
General Education Choice of a course in accordance with the university’s general education rules. BEIL Interdisciplinary Learning Course Select from a specified pool of interdisciplinary courses offered by the faculty.
Core Skills At the end of third year you will have developed the skills to resolve complex design responses from conceptualisation to detailing, underpinned by an understanding of the practices, processes and procedures relevant to professional design practice.
“I consider my graduating year very lucky because we had the opportunity to collaborate with the Barangaroo Delivery Authority to devise concepts for its underground cultural centre.
Y E A R 4 :: S E M E S T E R 1 I N TA 2 4 01 Design Practice 7: Propose (12UoC) Focus on first phase of the detailed design and resolution of the final design project, culminating in a cohesive and comprehensive design outcome. Your projects focus on civic or cultural interiors that have agency at the scale of the city.
Open Elective Choice of any elective course available within the University except denoted General Education courses. BE Elective Choice of any elective course available within the faculty.
Y E A R 4 :: S E M E S T E R 2 I N TA 2 4 0 2 Design Practice 8: Resolve (12 UOC) Focus on the second phase of detailed design and resolution of the final design project, culminating in a cohesive and comprehensive design response. This studio builds on the design propositions developed in Design Practice 7: Propose.
Open Elective Choice of any elective course available within the University except denoted General Education courses.
To be involved with a project of such magnitude was highly rewarding.” Sophie Metcalfe: Alumna, Interior Architecture
BE Elective Choice of any elective course available within the faculty.
Core Skills At the end of final year you will have developed a comprehensive understanding of the structural, spatial, social and material assembly of interior environments, informed by an appreciation of the physical, cultural, theoretical, historical and professional contexts of interior architecture and design.
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Program code
UAC code 423500
Accredited qualification The only landscape architecture degree fully accredited by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects in New South Wales.
2016 ATAR cut-off 80.00 2017 Guaranteed Entry cut-off 81.00 futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/guaranteed-entry
Work ready graduates A compulsory 90 days of work experience equips you with the practical skills needed to succeed as a graduate landscape architect.
Duration 4 years full-time
Connect with industry Work alongside industry professionals on real briefs of regional and national significance to develop your own design solutions for complex urban landscapes.
Bonus ATAR HSC Plus Design & Technology Visual Arts Geography English Advanced unsw.edu.au/HSCPlus
Prerequisites None
Alternative admission Option to submit a portfolio to support your ATAR be.unsw.edu.au/degrees/alternative-admission
Landscape Architecture
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Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours) ASPECT Studios | OCULUS
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firms specialising in Landscape Architecture and Urban Design, employing many UNSW Landscape Architecture graduates. Oculus staff teach in the faculty and have worked alongside students in graduation studios.
Design and protect inspiring and resilient landscapes.
Landscape architecture is a design profession with a long tradition and increasing relevance in meeting the challenge of creating sustainable and beautiful environments in urban and rural settings. Landscape architects combine knowledge of art and science to plan, design and manage
Professional accreditation The Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours) is accredited by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA), and is the educational component required for recognition as a registered Landscape Architect.
natural and built environments which conserve and celebrate ecological relationships, cultural values and symbolic associations. During this degree you will gain practical skills and theoretical knowledge through exposure to real communities and clients. You will be surrounded by industry colleagues who will help shape your ideas and skills so that you can deliver real life outcomes, preparing you for a global career that has impact. More information be.unsw.edu.au/landscape-architecture
Career opportunities ll Landscape architect ll Designer in private practice ll Designer, project manager or technical officer in local government ll Landscape planner in a state government agency or authority ll Landscape planning and management specialist ll Designer with a landscape construction company
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Y E A R 1 :: S E M E S T E R 1 L AND2101 Landscape Studio 1 – Design Fundamentals Introduction to design elements, principles and skills for thinking and action in landscape architecture through studio projects and assignments. L A ND2121 Introduction to Landscape Architecture Provides an overview of landscape architecture as a design field and creative force in shaping the built environment.
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L A N D 11 41 Design Communication 1 Introduction to a variety of drawing and model-making techniques and the graphic conventions used to communicate design ideas. L A N D 2151 Landscape Analysis Introduction to techniques of inventory, interpretation, mapping and reporting of environments using concepts of ecology, sustainability and biodiversity.
L AND2102 Landscape Studio 2 – Design Process Introduction to the process of generating, testing and expressing design ideas on a number of small-scale site design projects. L AND2142 Design Communication 2 Introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD) in 2D and 3D along with other essential software for communicating design ideas.
L AND2152 Plants and Design Focus on the aesthetic, ecological and cultural aspects of plants used in a design context, building on knowledge of plant communities learned in LAND2151. L A ND212 2 History of Landscape Architecture Provides a critical analysis of cultural landscapes and human-modified environments through the ages in the Eastern and Western traditions. Student projects (clockwise from top) Embracing Character : : Cameron Lane Connections/Cuts/Grids : : Dean Hagar, Chris O’Brien, Allison Sainty, Melody Willis Unitec Urban Strategy : : Ben Nacard (alumnus), Michael Polifrone, OCULUS
Core Skills At the end of first year you will have gained: (1) an overview of the profession, its history and development over time; (2) ability to generate and communicate design ideas and; (3) foundational knowledge about plants, ecosystems and landscape types and the skills for analysing and designing their modification.
Y E A R 2 :: S E M E S T E R 1
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LAND2201 Landscape Studio 3 – Landform and Planting Design projects which focus on modifying topography and arrange plant compositions for aesthetic and/or functional purposes.
L A N D2 271 Landscape Documentation Assignments focus on principles of documentation that communicate the construction of landscape designs, including grading, material selection and detailing.
LAND2202 Landscape Studio 4 Learn design and documentation which focuses on resolving a landscape design project beyond the concept phase and preparing working drawings for its construction using CAD.
LAND2272 Landscape Engineering Principles Have an understanding applying structural design and landscape construction techniques. Completion of industry work experience is required to pass this course.
General Education Choice of a course in accordance with the University’s General Education rules.
L A N D 2 2 51 Planting Design at the Landscape Scale Focus on learning plants as components of ecological landscape patterns to undertake large scale planting and design, working from site to metropolitan and/or regional scales.
General Education Choice of a course in accordance with the University’s General Education rules.
Select Elective Select from the current list of Landscape Architecture Program offerings, as advised by the Program.
Core Skills At the end of second year you will have developed an understanding of the key landscape architectural materials, especially plants and landforms, and understanding technical aspects of implementing landscape architectural design using the basic materials and communicating construction intentions through technical drawings.
“During the course I’ve been able to develop the technical skills and knowledge to creatively transform urban landscapes that enhance
Y E A R 3 :: S E M E S T E R 1 LAND2301 Landscape Studio 5 – Site Planning (12 UoC) Extend your site analysis and design capabilities by preparing master plans for medium-scale sites, integrating ecological, social and aesthetic issues.
the quality of life of local communities.”
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L A N D13 51 Landscape Management Learn an overview of legislation and policy framework within which landscape architects practise, establishing relationships between landscape architecture and landscape planning. BEIL Interdisciplinary Learning Course Select from a specified pool of interdisciplinary courses offered by the faculty.
LAND2302 Landscape Studio 6 – Design with a Complex Program (12 UoC) Extend your abilities to generate a design brief, integrate multiple elements such as buildings, infrastructure, public art, community services and create a design response.
L A N D132 2 Urban Landscape Design Seminar Introduction to planning and design of the urban environment with landscape and ecological conditions and processes as key drivers in urban form and settlement patterns.
Kara Lena Virik: Student, Landscape Architecture
BEIL Interdisciplinary Learning Course Select from a specified pool of interdisciplinary courses offered by the faculty.
Core Skills At the end of third year you will have undertaken complex design studio projects, working in group and individual modes. You will be familiar with issues of broad-scale landscape management including relevant environmental legislation, and understand the relationship between landscape and urban form. You will have also completed two interdisciplinary electives alongside colleagues from other degrees at UNSW Built Environment.
Y E A R 4 :: S E M E S T E R 1 LAND2401 Landscape Studio 7 – Urban Design (12 UoC) Introduction to landscape master planning and site planning in the urban environment and generates the urban design context for the Graduating Project in LAND2402. LAND2421 Contemporary Theory and Research Extends your knowledge of contemporary landscape design through detailed review of current projects, built works and writings.
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L AND1421 Landscape Thesis Foundation Select an individual study project on an aspect of landscape architecture. :: OR :: Open Elective Choice of any elective course available within the University except denoted General Education courses.
LAND2402 Landscape Studio 8 – Graduating Studio (12 UoC) Employ all your knowledge, skills and understanding you have gained in previous studios to investigate a question and generate a design response of personal interest within the context of the urban precinct studied in LAND2401. L AND1482 Professional Practice Introduction to the scope of practice in landscape architecture, including; legal issues, contracts, ethics, tendering,Completion of design-office work experience is required to pass this course.
L AND 1422 Landscape Thesis Select an individual study project on an aspect of landscape architecture. :: OR :: Open Elective Choice of any elective course available within the University except denoted General Education courses.
Core Skills At the end of final year you will have developed high level design thinking and communication skills necessary to enter the profession as a graduate landscape architect.
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As a student at UNSW Built Environment, you gain entry into the official student-run society, Built Environment Student Association (BESA). The society encourages an open forum of networking and collaboration for students across all disciplines hosting a range of programs and events that foster professional, personal, and social development. UNSW has over 200 additional clubs and societies varying from mainstream to eclectic. The student run societies organise parties,
Industry links
Life at UNSW Built Environment is vibrant and dynamic.
markets, industry nights, workshops, tutoring
Life at UNSW Built Environment
and more. There are also competitive sports teams, fitness programs, volunteering and community outreach programs. UNSW Built Environment also hosts many events, including special lectures with globally acclaimed speakers, student exhibitions, networking events, competitions and celebratory events.
Our strong links with industry and professional practice ensure that you have the most relevant skills needed to meet the future challenges of a career in the built environment professions. You will have the opportunity to engage with businesses, government and community on real briefs, and showcase your projects in exhibitions. This is your opportunity to present your work to industry and potential employers. Our strong industry partnerships offer opportunities for work experience, internships, global competitions, as well as scholarship and awards. From industry dinners and events to guest lectures and competitions, UNSW Built Environment has a proud history of industry engagement and collaboration.
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Facilities UNSW Built Environment hosts extensive studios, computing facilities and advanced workshop and fabrication resources. To keep up with industry trends and innovations we constantly rethink and upgrade our
Global opportunities and exchange
teaching and research spaces, facilities and equipment. As a student you’ll benefit from cutting edge technologies, and a range of creative spaces accessible 24 hours a
Take advantage of UNSW Built Environment facilities including:
Innovative state-of-the-art facilities
ll Digital fabrication lab
Expand your perspective and complete part of your degree overseas.
ll Materials workshop and design lab
UNSW Global Exchange Program
ll Dedicated studio spaces
Take part in the UNSW exchange program and learn
ll Computer labs ll Exhibition gallery ll Printing facilities ll Lockers and storage
with one of our 200 prestigious partner universities from 39 countries across the globe such as USA, Spain, China, United Kingdom, Denmark, and others.
International study trips Many UNSW Built Environment courses offer national and international study trips where you can complete a course overseas with fellow students. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with students from other universities and international organisations.
A UNSW global education gives you: ll A competitive edge in the international workforce ll An international network of contacts ll An opportunity to develop a second language and improve your communication skills ll An opportunity to enrich your personal development ll A broader understanding and appreciation of diversity and other cultures ll A fun, memorable and rewarding experience
Global education
day, 7 days a week.
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Learn from the best Our diverse community of highly acclaimed and award-winning academic and professional staff ensures that you will learn from
Alternative admission by portfolio
leaders in the fields of teaching, research and industry practice. The impressive combination of academics and professional leaders guarantees you will receive relevant and inspiring education
Submit a portfolio of design work and boost your chances of admission.
Key dates
which are organised by the faculty and by Professional Associations.
We recognise that your Australian Tertiary
Offers are made in the January main round.
Be recognised and awarded for your outstanding achievements
Admission Rank (ATAR), or equivalent, may
and take advantage of our strong industry links which will help
not always reflect your ability and potential in
establish your reputation as a built environment professional.
creative thinking and making. As such, we’ve
to establish a platform from which to build a great career.
Awards and prizes UNSW Built Environment has a selection of competitions and prizes
introduced an alternative admission scheme that gives you the opportunity to submit a portfolio of design work to support your ATAR. In addition to
Applications for Alternative admission open mid-August and close mid-November. Interviews commence in the second week of December.
For more information, including information on creating your portfolio, specific application criteria for each degree, specific key dates, and tips and hints for a successful submission, visit: be.unsw.edu.au/alternative-admission
a portfolio, you will need to submit a cover letter
Leaders in research
and attend a brief interview to tell us more about
Our teaching is research driven, ensuring you will learn from experts
interested in the degree you are applying for.
yourself, your design strengths and why you are
who are at the forefront of thinking. Our researchers are knowledge leaders, committed to research excellence and are leaders of the
Depending on available places in each degree,
Group of Eight universities in research for the Built Environment.*
if you have submitted a portfolio and achieve
*Excellence in Research Australia 2015
an ATAR within 10 points of the cut-off, you will be re-ranked based on a combination of your portfolio and interview score, and your ATAR. The alternative admission scheme is optional, and available for all our design degrees; Architectural
Interdisciplinary learning
Studies, Computational Design, Industrial Design, Interior Architecture and Landscape Architecture.
We offer the most comprehensive range of degrees within the built environment, which means our interdisciplinary learning experience is unmatched by any other Australian university. Unique electives allow you to collaborate and work with students from all disciplines within the built environment, just like in the workplace.
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Applying to UNSW Built Environment UNSW Built Environment accepts applications for undergraduate degrees to start in Semester 1 of each year. Entry is based on academic merit, or ability and potential through our alternative admission scheme. If you don’t meet the entry requirements for admission to your degree of choice, there are other entry avenues available depending on your situation. Please contact the UNSW Built Environment Student Centre for more information on pathways.
Top world ranking
Email: fbe@unsw.edu.au Phone: +61 (2) 9385 4799
UNSW Australia is ranked 46th in the 2015 QS World University Rankings.
ACCESS Scheme educational disadvantage The ACCESS Scheme is provided for students new to higher education who have experienced long-term educational disadvantage. The ACCESS Scheme allows UNSW to take the circumstances of individual applicants into account when allocating places in undergraduate programs. Visit: unsw.edu.au/access-scheme
All domestic students* How to apply
If eligible, you may be able to pay or defer fees through HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP. Visit: student.unsw.edu.au/fees or studyassist.gov.au
Top choice
Depending on what course you choose, you may If you are a domestic student, either a high school also have additional costs, such as textbooks, leaver or non-high school leaver, you will need to UNSW graduates are the most and hired by LinkedIn’s equipment materials. apply through the University Admissions Centre top 30 most in-demand employers in 2015. (UAC). For more information please get in touch Scholarships with the UAC office, or contact UNSW Admissions. UAC: uac.edu.au UNSW Admissions: enquiry.unsw.edu.au Guaranteed entry
A wide variety of scholarships and awards are available to support you when you are starting and throughout your degree. Whether it is academic, sporting, equity, indigenous, rural, degree specific, or travel and exchange you can find a scholarship that suits you.
If you have a selection rank, including bonus points, at or above the published Guaranteed Selection Visit: scholarships.unsw.edu.au or be.unsw.edu.au/ Rank, we guarantee you’ll receive anUNSW offer tohas study invested $1.2 billion in student facilities. scholarships at UNSW Built Environment in the 2017 UAC Main
Campus development
Round. The main thing to remember is that even if you have met the Guaranteed Selection Rank for your degree of choice, we can only guarantee you a place in the degree if you have the degree listed as your highest eligible preference. You’ll find out whether you have guaranteed entry once ATARs are released mid-December.
* Domestic students are Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens.
High school Award-winning staff at students UNSW Built Environment
UNSW Built Environment accepts NSW HSC and Learn from acclaimed academics and practicing leaders Visit: futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/guaranteed-entry Interstate Year 12 results, as well as the International Baccalaureate (IB), A Levels, New Zealand from industry, ensuring you receiveDiploma relevant, inspiring Alternative admission by portfolioeducation, resulting NCEA Level 3, and other selected secondary in excellent career prospects. qualifications for admission. Boost your chance of admission by submitting a portfolio of design work. UNSW Built Environment Bonus ATAR Points has an optional portfolio submission scheme for Architectural Studies, Computational Design, HSC Plus Industrial Design, Interior Architecture and HSC Plus automatically awards up to five bonus Landscape Architecture. Submitted portfolios will UNSW Built Environment by industry pointsistoendorsed your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank be assessed in conjunction with your academic through ground-breaking endowments, donations (ATAR) for achievements in subjects relevant to qualifications. Alternative admission is available to UNSW Built Environment degrees. and scholarships in support of our vision for a more Find out which domestic high school leavers and non-high school subjects are relevant and leavers. sustainable and liveable built environment. the number of points awarded. Visit: be.unsw.edu.au/alternative-admission Visit: unsw.edu.au/hscplus
Multi-million dollar investments
Fees Course fees are charged by the units of credit. Most domestic undergraduate students are Commonwealth Supported, which means the government makes a contribution towards the cost of education. You also pay a contribution amount, which will vary depending on the course undertaken.
Elite Athletes and Performers program (EAP) The EAP program supports students with a flexible entry process that considers both academic and elite achievements and recognises these through bonus points. If you excel in sport, academia, performance, leadership, and/or music at an elite level, find out if you are eligible and how to apply.
Non-high school students Non-high school students are welcome to apply for a UNSW Built Environment degree. Applications are assessed on previous educational qualifications, including completed high school qualifications and any tertiary studies. Students with tertiary qualifications
International students How to apply If you are an international applicant studying for an Australian HSC or equivalent (in Australia or offshore), an international Baccalaureate in Australia or the NZ NCEA qualification, please apply through the University Admissions Centre (UAC). For more information please get in touch with the UAC office, or contact the UNSW Admissions Office. UAC: uac.edu.au UNSW Admissions: enquiry.unsw.edu.au All other international applicants should apply directly to the University via myUNSW. Visit: apply.unsw.edu.au Enquiries can be made to the Admissions Office UNSW Admissions: enquiry.unsw.edu.au
If you have completed an accredited AQF Certificate IV or above, your application will be considered for admission to UNSW Built Environment. If you have successfully completed the equivalent of oneyear or more, of full-time study at an Australian or International university your application will also be considered.
Admission requirements, fees, and scholarships
Current UNSW students
UNSW/Tongji Dual Degree in Architecture
Current UNSW students can apply for another UNSW program through the UNSW Internal Program Transfer program (IPT). This program provides flexibility for UNSW students who wish to change degrees. Visit: student.unsw.edu.au/ipt Credit transfer Once you’ve been admitted to UNSW Built Environment you can apply to have your previous study recognised, and the credit transferred to your current degree. Credit transfer is also known as ‘advanced standing’.
The UNSW international guide contains all the information you need to know about studying at UNSW. The guide can be downloaded from international.unsw.edu.au
Applications to the UNSW/Tongji Dual Degree in Architecture made directly to UNSW and Tongji University. Applications for the September 2017 intake open 1 November 2016.
Visit: credittransfer.unsw.edu.au
In addition to an ATAR or equivalent academic results, applicants must also submit a digital portfolio and attend an interview to meet the requirements for admission to this degree. The digital portfolio can be submitted online to UNSW Built Environment from 1 November 2016.
Other non-high school students
Visit: be.unsw.edu.au/portfolio
If you do not hold qualifications that allow you to compete for admission to UNSW Built Environment, you may seek admission to the University Preparation Program (UPP) or equivalent. Once you have completed a university preparation program, your results can be assessed for application to UNSW Built Environment.
For more information on the application processes and fees visit: be.unsw.edu.au/tongji/admission Note: this degree is not available to PRC citizens or students who are currently enrolled in architecture degrees.
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