Bachelor of Architectural Design
at Queensland University of Technology, Queensland.
QUT's three-year Bachelor of Architectural Design at Gardens Point is the undergraduate pathway to its accredited Master of Architecture. No prerequisites; the assumed knowledge is English (Units 3 and 4, C).
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the QUT Bachelor of Architectural Design for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 80.30 | qtac.edu.au |
| 2025 | 80.50 | qtac.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through QTAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Students undertake architectural design projects in studio settings and study sustainable systems, learning to create environments with positive effects on health, environmental quality and communities. Teaching integrates practice and research, with a focus on climate adaptation and resilient, inclusive cities.
Career outcomes
- Graduates typically continue to the two-year Master of Architecture at QUT to qualify as a registered architect with the Board of Architects of Queensland.
- First roles after the bachelor include architectural assistant positions in Brisbane practices, BIM coordinator and visualisation roles, plus interior design assistant work.
- Some graduates move into related fields including urban design, property development, building design and sustainability consulting.
Typical first jobs
- Architectural assistant in a Brisbane practice
- Architectural graduate or student of architecture (pre-registration)
- BIM or documentation coordinator
- Architectural visualisation or 3D modelling assistant
- Interior design or building design assistant
- Junior urban design or planning support role
Graduate starting salary
$55,000 - $65,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates can progress to QUT's professionally accredited Master of Architecture, the next step towards registration as an architect in Queensland. Others work as architectural assistants or in related design roles.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Visual and spatial thinkers who like making and sketching
- Students who can take and act on critique
- People comfortable with long studio hours and iterative work
- Those interested in cities, buildings and climate-responsive design
- Self-managers who can juggle open-ended creative projects
It is probably not for you if
- Students wanting a fixed, exam-based timetable
- Those who dislike presenting work for critique
- People expecting to register as an architect after three years
- Students who prefer to avoid hands-on model making
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Queensland University of Technology website and on QTAC before applying.