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Bachelor of Design (Architecture)/Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours) (Quantity Surveying and Cost Engineering) (ID18)

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
Queensland University of Technology

250

in world overall ranking*

25

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This double degree combines architectural design with urban development, specialising in quantity surveying and cost engineering. You build capabilities in design thinking, construction and the built environment alongside cost planning, contracts, procurement and project delivery. The course includes professional practice requirements and opportunities for work-integrated learning and exchange. It prepares you for an Honours-level pathway in the built environment and construction cost management discipline.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across architecture and the construction industry, particularly in quantity surveying and cost engineering. Typical pathways include quantity surveyor, cost planner/estimator, contracts administrator, project or development support roles, and consultancy work in cost management and procurement. The degree also supports progression toward professional architecture pathways via further study. Careers align with Bachelor/Honours preparation for built environment design and quantity surveying practice.


Living Costs in Brisbane**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 23
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,467 - 1,940
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,073 - 1,419
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 8
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

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Information

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5 years

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February, July

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Gardens Point
Kelvin Grove

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconQUT COLLEGE PATHWAY SCHOLARSHIP

A$3,120

tick iconTRIPLE CROWN SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

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