Gain knowledge, skills and practical experience in architecture, design and construction in this unique combined course that explores smart, sustainable design. Learn to design striking buildings that are economically and environmentally viable and manage projects, no matter what their scale or size.

Want to launch your career on the world stage?

Offering an internationally recognised qualification, graduates eager to explore a diverse career in the built environment industry can work in Australia or overseas, in more than 50 countries.

The Bachelor of Design (Architecture)/Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) offers an excellent mix of hands-on practice and theory, so that you graduate job ready. You’ll learn about:

• architectural history, theory and design
• building economics and law
• building practice
• measurement and estimation
• project management
• quantity surveying
• science and technology.

By studying a combined course in architecture and construction management you will gain a far greater understanding of the types of career paths available to you. It will also allow you to better recognise the mindset and drivers of an architect or construction manager when working all together in industry.

With the design (architecture) component of this course, you’ll get a chance to develop your design and communication skills, with a focus on innovation and sustainability.

The construction management component will give you the skills to manage small-to-large projects that need knowledge across construction technology and processes, resource management, law, information technology, environmental management and construction economics.

As well as all this, your learning space will be second to none, with Deakin’s extensive a+b studio open 24/7 allowing you an open plan space to work collaboratively and develop your projects.

You will also have access to our workshop that offers you a place to fabricate models and experiment with technology, materials and processes. The workshop is fully equipped with 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC routers, traditional tools and machinery.

This cross-discipline course gives you more options for your future career. Career opportunities include:

• 3D architectural modeller
• architectural consultant or designer
• building designer
• building project manager
• construction manager
• draftsperson
• estimator
• quantity surveyor.

Upon graduating, if you would like to pursue a career as a practicing architect, you will need to complete the Master of Architecture (Design Management). This enables you to become a registered architect and work in private architectural practices, government organisations, property development, or other building and design fields.