04 Architecture and Building
Ever wondered how to design an architectural masterpiece? Or a public park? Or how to plan and control urban development? If you are curious about the built environment, courses in this field are definitely worth looking into and worth travelling to Australia for.
Australia is well known for its stunning natural environment. Studying in the architecture and building field will also give you an insight into the equally impressive features of the built environment throughout Australia’s urban and regional centres. Studying in this field gives you access to the many professionals who have established Australia as an internationally significant architectural and design centre.
To join the many different professions and trades in the architecture and building field, you will need inspiration and flair. You will also need a qualification.
You will find a mix of courses in this specialised field in Australian universities, which relate to different aspects of the constructed environment. You can learn to design it (architecture), build it (construction, project management), create it (interior design) or control it (urban design and regional planning).
Vocational Education and Training (VET) institutions offer an excellent range of diploma and advanced diploma courses to prepare you for an exciting career. How does a para-professional role in interior design, building surveying or architectural drafting sound? If self-employment or management appeals, you can consider studying a trade.
One of the best things about this field is that graduation from many courses can make you eligible for professional or trade registration.
Professional status is generally gained via an accredited university or VET course, work experience and possibly further study. This can help if you want to join the large number of Australian-trained architects, planners, designers and builders who routinely find work overseas. If you do your research it is not difficult to find out which Australian qualifications are recognised in your home country.
You will be surprised at how much is on offer in the architecture and building field.
Use our Search function to find a list of Australian institutions offering qualifications in this field.