Bachelor of Design (Architecture)

About the course

Deakin’s Bachelor of Design (Architecture) develops creative and technical skills for designing buildings and environments, with a focus on sustainable, community-minded outcomes. You study studio-based, real-world projects and build capability in design communication, computer-aided modelling, drawing and digital fabrication. Access specialist studios and workshops, and collaborate with related built-environment disciplines to graduate with applied experience in architecture and built design.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles supporting architectural and built-environment projects across design studios, construction and development contexts. You may work in areas such as architectural design assistance, drafting and digital modelling, building design documentation, visualisation, model-making and project coordination. The course builds a platform for further study and employment in architecture-related pathways within the built environment sector at bachelor level. Preparing graduates for graduate engineer, project support, and technical design roles across engineering sectors.

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)