Architectural Design

About the course

Western Sydney University’s Bachelor of Architectural Design offers a studio-based education linking architectural design to the urban transformation of contemporary cities. You’ll build creative and technical capability across spatial design, graphic communication, history and theory, digital design and fabrication, and construction technology. Work-integrated learning opportunities such as internships help develop practical experience and a professional portfolio in architecture and the built environment at bachelor level.

Career outcome

Graduates are equipped for professional entry roles in Architecture & Building and further postgraduate study. Graduates enter graduate engineer, project support, and design engineer roles. Preparing graduates for graduate engineer, project support, and technical design roles across engineering sectors.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as draftsman, property developer, urban designer, policymaker, project manager, building designer, and etc. in companies including The Australian Institute of Architects, Thomson Adsett, CPB Contractors, Westfield Group, Fulton Hogan, and etc.

Living Costs in Parramatta**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,174 - 2,875	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,562 - 2,066
Transportation (Daily) A$ 8 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***

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*Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2022)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com