Bachelor of Building Design

VU course code: NBBD | CRICOS: 096484C | Level of study: Undergraduate
3 years
In person

Tuition fee per semester : AU$16,700

Footscray Park
29 July 2024
Overview

Overview

Develop an independent and creative approach to building design with a Bachelor of Building Design at Victoria University (VU). 

In this unique building design degree, you’ll use innovative processes and practices of an architectural design studio to solve problems creatively, and determine solutions for a better future.

Modern computer labs, design studios, site visits and interaction with industry practitioners will take you into 'real life' situations with industry briefs. You’ll also learn about the cultural, social, technical and sustainable issues that are associated with the built environment.

Take advantage of the huge scope of work available to building designers, with Australia’s construction industry booming and only 5% of homes being designed by registered architects. In this three-year Bachelor of Building Design, you will study and develop skills in:

  • building design (architectural)
  • building legislation and auditing
  • building codes
  • environmentally sustainable construction techniques and materials
  • building services
  • professional practice and communication.

Graduate with this degree as a confident and capable building industry professional, fulfilling the knowledge component of draftsperson registration with the Victorian Building Authority (VBA). This course is also endorsed by the Building Designers Association of Australia (BDAA).

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

If you've completed a qualification where English was the primary language of instruction, you may be eligible for an exemption of English-language requirements.

In some cases, there may be additional entry requirements.

Learn more about entry requirements for international students.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course


Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course Structure

To attain the Bachelor of Building Design, students will be required to complete 288 credit points consisting of:

  • 96 credit points First Year Core studies;
  • 192 credit points Professional Core and Capstone studies.

Units

Fees & Scholarships

As an international student at Victoria University, you will be required to pay your tuition fees up front each semester.

There may be additional materials fees throughout your studies, depending on your chosen course, as well as an administrative fee as part of your course.

Victoria University is proud to support our international scholarship recipients and sponsored students.

10% discount for alumni

If you’ve previously completed a qualification with us (and didn't apply through an agent), you may be eligible for a 10% discount. Not available for single-package courses.

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Fees

Scholarships

CAREERS

Become a highly-valued professional working within the fast-growing construction industry ready to work closely with other professional disciplines, industry groups and development authorities.

With a Bachelor of Building Design, you’ll open doors to a wide range of employment opportunities within both the public and private sectors. You’ll be equipped to work as a self-employed entrepreneur or take on roles working with:

  • architects
  • building proprietors contractors
  • developers
  • engineers
  • government bodies
  • consultancy practices
  • corporations with large building portfolios.

VU’s Bachelor of Building Design fulfils the knowledge component required to register with:

  • VBA: within the Draftsperson category of building practitioner registration: Building Design (Architectural)/Building Design (Interior)
  • BDAA: within the Medium Rise and Open Categories of the BDAA Accreditation Program. 

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