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Deakin University

Deakin University

Shape your future with our innovative and industry-designed architecture degrees. Learn from award-winning teachers while immersing yourself in Deakin's world-c

1 Gheringhap St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia

About Deakin University

Deakin University's School of Architecture and Built Environment offers innovative, industry-designed degrees with a unique multidisciplinary approach. Students learn from award-winning teachers in world-class facilities, including an extensive a+b studio and purpose-built workshops equipped with 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC routers. The curriculum emphasizes smart, sustainable, and innovative design through a blend of theory and practical, hands-on learning, often involving real-world projects in a studio environment. The school champions circular design, ecological responsibility, and cultural sensitivity, embedding the wisdom of Australia's First Peoples. Graduates gain a competitive edge, with Deakin being recognized as the #1 Victorian university for graduate employment, and are prepared to become thought leaders and change-makers in the built environment.
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Bachelor of Design (Architecture)
Bachelor

This program explores the creative possibilities of architectural design and its potential to make a positive impact on the built environment. Students gain practical skills in a studio environment and develop their ability to generate, analyze and communicate their ideas.

3 years (156 Weeks)
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AUD $40,800.00 per year (2025), AUD $42,800 per year (estimated). Up to 25% reduction in course fees may be available as a scholarship.
Deadline: Apply anytime for Trimester 1 (March) and Trimester 2 (July) intakes. Direct applications to Deakin for Trimester 1 2026 close 15 February 2026.
Bachelor of Design (Architecture) / Master of Architecture
Undergraduate/Postgraduate

This packaged pathway provides education for those interested in pursuing architectural professional registration. Students develop creativity and gain a practical understanding of the built environment and its relationship with the community through meaningful and sustainable design.

5 years
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Deadline: Apply anytime for Trimester 1 (March) intake.
Master of Architecture
Master

This postgraduate architecture course develops skills and knowledge in architectural design, environments, and research. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through studio projects, industry collaborations, and real-world case studies.

Varies depending on entry point; requires 8, 12, or 16 credit points
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Deadline: Direct applications to Deakin for Trimester 1 2026 close 15 February 2026.
Master of Landscape Architecture
Master

This course is designed for those who are passionate about becoming a landscape architect driven to improve the quality and development of our towns, cityscapes and regional landscapes with a creative flair. Distinguishing characteristics of this course include its engagement with ecology, spirit of place, people, Indigenous thought and urban design to inform and craft places of renewal, stimulation, healing and respect.

Varies depending on entry point; requires 16 credit points
English
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Deadline: Contact Deakin University for deadline information.
Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture and Built Environment)
PhD

This program deepens knowledge on a chosen topic within the architecture and built environment field through independent, sustained and academically rigorous research. Students are appointed a supervisor and may need to meet certain attendance requirements and complete a thesis.

3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
English
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Deadline: Apply anytime.
Master of Architecture (Research)
Master

This program deepens knowledge on a chosen topic within the field of architecture through independent, sustained and academically-supervised research. It involves a written thesis and serves as a pathway to a PhD.

2 years full-time
English
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Deadline: Contact Deakin University for deadline information.

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Accreditations & Affiliations
The Bachelor of Design (Architecture) and the Bachelor of Design (Architecture)/Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) are accredited by the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA) when followed by successful completion of the Master of Architecture program, leading to eligibility for registration via state boards like the Architects Registration Board of Victoria (ARBV). The Bachelor of Design (Architecture) and Master of Architecture are also recognized internationally, for example, by the Board of Architects Malaysia.
Admissions
Deadlines
January application entry
13 January 2026 at 5pm
International student start dates
03 March 2025, 07 July 2025
Direct applications to Deakin for Trimester 1 2026
15 February 2026
Requirements
ATAR: SACE / WACE Requirement ATAR 72.1. Deakin Guaranteed ATAR 74.
General: Holistic consideration of academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. Minimum academic and English language proficiency are required.
English Language: IELTS Overall 6 (no band less than 6), TOEFL iBT 69 (Writing 21), TOEFL PBT 550 (Writing 4.5), C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency 169 (no band less than 169), PTE Academic 50 (no less than 50 in each skill), OET Overall C, DUELI EAP 3 (60%).
Academic (non-Year 12): Completion of a Certificate IV or higher in a related discipline; completion of a Diploma or higher in any discipline; or at least 50% completion of a Diploma or higher in a related discipline. The STAT (Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test) Multiple Choice (MC) is an alternative.
Recent Rankings
Top 150 in the world for Architecture and Built Environment globally
#1 Victorian university for graduate employment
#1 Victorian university for course satisfaction
#1 Victorian university for student support
#1 Victorian university for facilities and resources

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Deakin University provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Bachelor of Design (Architecture), Bachelor of Design (Architecture) / Master of Architecture, Master of Architecture, Master of Landscape Architecture, Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture and Built Environment).

Deakin University is situated in Geelong, Australia, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

Yes, Deakin University holds accreditations from: The Bachelor of Design (Architecture) and the Bachelor of Design (Architecture)/Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) are accredited by the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA) when followed by successful completion of the Master of Architecture program, leading to eligibility for registration via state boards like the Architects Registration Board of Victoria (ARBV). The Bachelor of Design (Architecture) and Master of Architecture are also recognized internationally, for example, by the Board of Architects Malaysia..