Bachelor of Architectural Design/Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Landscape Architecture)

Bachelor of Architectural Design

QUT is ranked as one of the top 100 universities in the world for architecture and built environment (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2023), and we are proud to have Queensland’s most in-demand architecture degree.  
With a strong reputation in the industry, our graduates are in high demand. 

You’ll be taught by practising architects with direct industry links, who’ll share valuable insights and opportunities that’ll give you a competitive edge. You’ll also have opportunities to connect with our young alumni who’ve successfully established themselves in the industry.
Throughout your studies, you’ll undertake projects and hone your skills in our advanced design studios and fabrication workshops, where you’ll be guided and supported by our expert technical team. You’ll also work with students from other disciplines to address real-world challenges, just as you would in a real architectural practice.

Throughout your degree, you will undertake architectural design projects with a practical edge which will require you to think logically and creatively about how buildings function and are constructed. You can broaden your mind, education and life experience with real-world field trips and international study tours with partners all over the world.

Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Landscape Architecture)

For almost six decades our Landscape Architecture course has been highly regarded by industry. Our graduates are in high demand, with most receiving a job offer before completing the course. 

You will work on landscape architectural projects in practical studio contexts, such as working with Indigenous communities, in post-industrial landscapes, with flood adaptation, with school communities, and on landscape regeneration projects. 

You will be taught and mentored by leading landscape architects and allied professionals who will share innovative practices and opportunities, giving you a competitive edge. 

Our internationally experienced teaching team employs an ethical commitment to progressive and integrated practices. We pride ourselves on implementing both evidence-based and speculative design processes, underpinned by academic rigour and creativity. Our staff are linked to professional practice to ensure you gain knowledge of emerging trends within industry. 

Careers and outcomes

With a Bachelor of Architectural Design and a Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Landscape Architecture) double degree from QUT, you’ll set yourself up for a wide range of careers.  

You may choose to work independently; in small partnerships; in government agencies; or as a member of large multidisciplinary teams with other professionals such as architects, horticulturalists, engineers, urban designers and town planners. 

You may work on projects involving private or public spaces, such as multi-residential developments, public parks, playgrounds, university and government campuses, shopping centres, golf courses, waterways, public gardens and industrial parks.   

Careers include landscape designer, landscape technician, landscape construction technician, or becoming an accredited landscape architect. With international design experience, many graduates enjoy working in overseas practices to create a healthier and more resilient future.  

Students and graduates can become members of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA).  

To become a registered architect, you’ll need to undertake two more years of training in our Master of Architecture program, and then pass the Architectural Practice Exam once you’ve completed two years of practical experience.