Bachelor of Architectural Studies

Bachelor of Architectural Studies is a Bachelor program taught at University of Auckland, New Zealand. Intake: Semester One (March). The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Full-time: 3 years) options.

The Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) is a three-year, studio-based undergraduate programme that introduces the fundamental aspects of architecture. Students develop design skills and creative practice through studio courses, real-world case studies, and future-based speculation projects. The programme covers drawing and making, history and theory of architecture, sustainable design, materiality, construction principles, media for spatial practices, environmental and social justice, and project management.

Learning is organised across first year, second year, and beyond studio-focused design work. Students also study required core courses, including People, Place and Design Studio; Environmental and Social Justice; Media for Spatial Practices; and workshops with access to software used in the industry and fully-equipped workshops. Most students need to take one General Education course.

The BAS is the first step to becoming a registered architect. To become a professional architect, students require the Master of Architecture (Professional) or one of the associated combined masters programmes.

Modules

• People, Place and Design Studio
• Environmental and Social Justice
• Media for Spatial Practices
• Waipapa Taumata Rau
• Design 2
• Architectural Media 2
• Modern Architecture and Urbanism
• Design 3
• Architectural Media 3
• Design Technology 1
• Design 4
• Postmodern and Contemporary Architecture and Urbanism

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Architectural Studies at University of Auckland for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Auckland.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Auckland as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Architectural Studies.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

First, you must meet the University Entrance (UE) standard. You must also meet the rank score for this programme. You may need to have studied certain subjects or achieved credits in particular subjects.

Guaranteed rank score, subject and other requirements (New Zealand secondary school applicants):

• Qualification: NCEA — Score required: 230
• Qualification: CIE — Score required: 280
• Qualification: IB — Score required: 31

Selection into the BAS programme will be based on the combined strength of your academic achievement, portfolio and written statement. All applicants are required to submit a portfolio of creative work and a one-page written statement via the portfolio portal system SlideRoom.

For tertiary applicants (guaranteed grade requirements): Grade required GPA: 4.7; Grade required GPE: 4.7.

Further requirements for tertiary applicants: you must have completed one semester of successful bachelor degree study from a New Zealand tertiary institution, or one year of successful study as part of an acceptable sub-degree qualification from a New Zealand tertiary institution.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/study-options/find-a-study-option/bachelor-of-architectural-studies-bas.html

• Registered architect