Bachelor of Design (Architecture)

About the course

Deakin’s Bachelor of Design (Architecture) develops your creativity and technical skills to design meaningful, sustainable built environments. You’ll explore architectural ideas, history and philosophy, building science and construction technologies while working on real-world studio projects. Learn to generate, analyse and communicate design concepts using CAD, drawing and digital fabrication, supported by industry-style workshops and facilities in this bachelor-level architecture program.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue entry-level roles supporting architectural and built-environment projects across concept design, documentation and visual communication. The course prepares you to contribute to design studios and multidisciplinary teams, using CAD, modelling and fabrication skills and an understanding of sustainable design and construction processes. Career pathways may include architecture assistant/junior designer roles and related built-environment positions in this bachelor-level architecture discipline.

Living Costs in Geelong**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,000 - 1,323	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 665 - 879
Transportation (Daily) A$ 5 - 13	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 257 - 339

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)