Architecture
Learn to harness light, space, line, form, and function to shape the built environment. Our degree programme will fully prepare you for a career as an Architectural Technologist or Interior Architect, or even to start your journey to becoming a Registered Architect.
Learn to develop hands-on architectural skills in engineering, project management, building, drawing and design. Start with our Bachelor of Architectural Studies - it's the beginning of a career in the world of architecture. During the degree you'll choose a specialisation and graduate either as an Architectural Technologist or Interior Architect.
Find out more about the difference between an Architectural Technologist and an Interior Architect.
Keen to keep studying and become a Registered Architect?
The Master of Architecture (Professional) will allow you to develop advanced knowledge of complex architectural and heritage design opportunities in New Zealand, undertake a major research project, and explore what it takes to collaboratively create architectural works that promote ethical and sustainable approaches.
Becoming a Registered Architect
If you wish to become an Architect, you will need to complete an undergraduate architecture degree (or an equivalent) and a two-year Master of Architecture (Professional) to meet the study component of registration with the New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB).
Architecture qualifications
Art, Design
Begin to build the skills and degree-level portfolio you need to apply for our Bachelor of Design (Communication), Bachelor of Design (Fashion), Bachelor of Design (Product) or Bachelor of Visual Arts. A negotiated pathway towards the Bachelor of Architectural Studies may also be possible. This programme will also prepare you for a junior role in a creative workplace.Duration
17 Weeks Full-time
2 Years Part-time
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Career potential
Entry-level roles, Further tertiary study , Junior Designer
Construction, Design
Prepare to work as an Architectural Technologist or Interior Architect or for the further study needed if you want to become a Registered Architect. Build your skills in drawing, computer-aided design, building science, construction and communication, while learning in our new, state-of-the-art facilities, and tailor your degree through a range of elective options.Duration
3 Years Full-time
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Career potential
Architectural Technologist, Design Technician, Draftsperson, Interior Architect
Construction, Design
Deepen your knowledge and understanding of architecture, and progress on your journey towards becoming a Registered Architect. Taught at our custom-built architecture school, the Master of Architecture (Professional) is the only programme of its kind in the South Island.Duration
2 Years Full-time
4 Years Part-time
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Career potential
Architect
Student Story
Mila Makasini
Having enjoyed art, design and timber/metal workshops at high school, Mila was interested in a career that blended science and creativity. He choose architecture.
How to become an architect
It takes five years of study and three-plus years of professional experience before you can reg...
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