Built Environment and Architecture
Learn how to harness your spatial creativity in design and bring together the environment and architecture to create innovative spaces for us all to enjoy.
Explore our Built Environment and Architecture courses
Why study Built Environment and Architecture with us?
Architecture students work alongside practising architects
Digital first! Develop skills in 3D modelling and CAD software
Choose Built Environment and Architecture at Swinburne
At Swinburne, we believe in building environments that learn from the past, while embracing new technology. That’s why our built environment and architecture courses focus on rigorous craftsmanship, as well as innovation.
A built environment or architecture course will give you the best chance to step forward and become the architect, designer or civil engineer you’ve always wanted to be.
Browse our courses to find detailed course information, application dates, fees, entry requirements, course subjects, ATAR calculator and more.
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How to become an architect
As an architect you can design the future you want to live in. There’s just one question… how do you become an architect?
Featured Built Environment and Architecture courses
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Bachelor of Design (Architecture)
75.0
Guaranteed Entry ATAR or more entry options3 years full-time or equivalent part-time 3 years full-timeHawthornSemester 1 -
Bachelor of Design (Interior Architecture) (Honours)
70.0
Guaranteed Entry ATAR or more entry options4 years full-time or equivalent part-time 4 years full-timeHawthornSemester 2Semester 1 -
Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)
Majoring in Construction Management
70
Guaranteed Entry ATAR or more entry options4 years full-time or equivalent part-time 4 years full-timeHawthornSemester 1Semester 2 -
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Majoring in Architectural
75.0
Guaranteed Entry ATAR or more entry options4 years full-time or equivalent part-time 4 years full-timeHawthornSemester 1Semester 2Choose your major
Architectural
This major combines structural and environmental building engineering with architectural creativity. You'll be creating the buildings of tomorrow in both on-site class and unique industry placements.
Biomedical
Learn to improve health care and quality of life through the application of electrical, electronics and systems engineering in medicine and biology.
Civil
Build the future – literally – with a Swinburne civil major, featuring technical excellence and a host of real-world industry learning opportunities.
Electrical and Electronic
Gain technical expertise in power system design, electronics, control systems, signal processing and embedded systems.
Mechanical
Learn the core concepts of mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and energy as you participate in industry-based projects and practical workshops.
Product Design
The product design major combines the creativity and human-centred approach of industrial design with the academic rigour of engineering science and innovation.
Robotics and Mechatronics
Discover three traditional engineering disciplines – mechanical, electronics and software – as you bolster your CV with real industry experiences.
Software
Dive into a career in advanced software engineering with an emphasis on teamwork, problem solving and practical software engineering skills.
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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Majoring in Civil
75.0
Guaranteed Entry ATAR or more entry options4 years full-time or equivalent part-time 4 years full-timeHawthornSemester 2Semester 1Choose your major
Architectural
This major combines structural and environmental building engineering with architectural creativity. You'll be creating the buildings of tomorrow in both on-site class and unique industry placements.
Biomedical
Learn to improve health care and quality of life through the application of electrical, electronics and systems engineering in medicine and biology.
Civil
Build the future – literally – with a Swinburne civil major, featuring technical excellence and a host of real-world industry learning opportunities.
Electrical and Electronic
Gain technical expertise in power system design, electronics, control systems, signal processing and embedded systems.
Mechanical
Learn the core concepts of mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and energy as you participate in industry-based projects and practical workshops.
Product Design
The product design major combines the creativity and human-centred approach of industrial design with the academic rigour of engineering science and innovation.
Robotics and Mechatronics
Discover three traditional engineering disciplines – mechanical, electronics and software – as you bolster your CV with real industry experiences.
Software
Dive into a career in advanced software engineering with an emphasis on teamwork, problem solving and practical software engineering skills.
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Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
Full-time Full-time2 years full-timeHawthorn, CroydonMarch intake
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QUALITY EDUCATION
Jane Burry leads Design at Swinburne
Bringing recent success from her position at one of the most famous symbols of world architecture, Antoni Gaudí’s Sagrada Família Church in Barcelona, Jane Burry is now taking on the position of Dean of the School of Design here at Swinburne.
Burry's role as Dean coincides with the release of Swinburne's new architecture courses.
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- Design
- Sustainability
New research into soil used for building
Dr Gergana Rusenova commences an Australia-Germany research project into textile-reinforced granular materials that are more sustainable and efficient.
Tuesday 30 March 2021 -
- Design
Unused buildings will make good housing in the world of COVID-19
Renovating unused office builings is a sustainable way to transform our cities. says architect Dr Norman Day.
Thursday 30 July 2020
