AUG Social Media
AUG Student Services logo
Menu
University of Canberra logo

Bachelor of the Built Environment (Architecture) (ABB001.1)

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
University of Canberra

500

in world overall ranking*

57

in local overall ranking*
Apply

About the course

This architecture-focused built environment degree develops your understanding of what it means to practise as an architect in a dynamic, global context. You’ll study design thinking, built environment principles and professional practice through on-campus learning, building a foundation for further architectural study and industry pathways. This is a Bachelor-level qualification in Architecture & Building. The programme combines engineering fundamentals, design projects, and industry-ready technical problem-solving skills.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue entry-level roles supporting architecture and built environment projects, including work in architectural practices, design studios, construction and development teams, and government or consultancy settings. The course builds skills relevant to design communication and project contexts, providing a pathway toward professional architecture training. This is a Bachelor-level qualification in Architecture & Building. Preparing graduates for graduate engineer, project support, and technical design roles across engineering sectors.


Living Costs in Canberra**


living costs restaurant icon
Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 23
living costs house icon
Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,584 - 2,095
living costs house icon
Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,253 - 1,657
living costs transportation icon
Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 4 - 10
living costs utilities icon
Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 264 - 348

Average Salary***


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

Costs

tick icon International:

A$40,000 per year

Contact us for more details

Information

tick icon Duration

3 years

campus icon Campuses

Bruce
Canberra
South Bank, QLD

tick icon Course Code

ABB001

hotline icon Hotline

+61 3 9663 5333

email icon Email

australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconMACC SCHOLARSHIP

A$7,000

tick iconUNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA - GEMS INTERNATIONAL PARTNER SCHOLARSHIP

10% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL COURSE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

FIND OUT MORE

Related Courses