Bachelor of Environmental Design
at The University of Western Australia, Western Australia.
UWA's design degree is the three-year Bachelor of Environmental Design at Perth, the pathway to its Master of Architecture. No previous study is required beyond English competence (a scaled score of 50 in English, Literature or EAL/D ATAR, or a C grade). The assured pathway into the Master of Architecture had a lowest selection rank of 92.00 in 2026.
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 UWA Bachelor of Environmental 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 | 70.00 | tisc.edu.au |
| 2025 | 76.35 | tisc.edu.au |
| 2024 | 75.00 | tisc.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 TISC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Students choose from majors in architecture (extended major), environmental geography and planning, and landscape architecture studies. High achievers can enter an assured pathway that guarantees a place in the Master of Architecture, subject to a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as architectural designers, landscape architects, urban planners and visual communication designers across Perth studios and agencies.
- Common destinations include WA architecture firms (Hassell, Woods Bagot Perth, COX, JCY Architects), planning consultancies and the in-house design teams of major WA retailers.
- Many alumni progress into design leadership, design strategy and registered practice within five to seven years (after the relevant masters and registration).
Typical first jobs
- Architectural graduate at Hassell, Woods Bagot, COX, JCY or Kerry Hill Architects Perth
- Landscape architecture graduate at UDLA, Plan E or HASSELL landscape teams
- Urban planning officer at City of Perth, Town of Vincent or WA Planning Commission
- Junior designer at Perth advertising and brand studios
- Exhibition assistant at AGWA, PICA and Fremantle Arts Centre
- Visual arts educator or studio assistant in the WA cultural sector
After graduation
Graduates continue to UWA's Master of Architecture or Master of Landscape Architecture, which lead to professional registration, or work in design and planning roles.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students with strong visual thinking and willingness to iterate work
- Those happy spending 25 to 40 hours per week in studio
- People comfortable presenting work to a group of staff and peers
- Students considering registered architecture or landscape architecture careers
- Those who enjoy hands-on making (models, drawing, fabrication)
It is probably not for you if
- Students avoiding visual portfolio work and frequent critique
- Those who want a high-paying graduate role at 21 (registration takes 5 to 7 years)
- Anyone uncomfortable with subjective and open-ended assessment
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the University of Western Australia website and on TISC before applying.