Architecture

The Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) is a three-year undergraduate degree that gives you the knowledge and practical skills you need to start your journey towards a career in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture or interior architecture.

Study alongside Building Science students in the first year, giving you a basic understanding of the principles and theory behind the built environment.

Gain a solid grounding in a range of subjects from design, technologies, architectural history, to environmental science, theory and urban design.

The insights you gain will help you make an informed choice when it’s time to pick your major at the end of the year. You can choose between Architecture, Architecture History and Theory, Interior Architecture and Landscape Architecture.

Complete eight core courses at 100 level (in first year):

• Introduction to Design Processes (SARC 111)
• Design Processes (SARC 112)
• Introduction to Built Environment Technology (SARC 121)
• Introduction to Applied Physics, Numerical Methods and Statistics for Designers (SARC 122)
• Introduction to Sustainability in the Designed Environment (SARC 131)
• Introduction to Design History and Theory (SARC 151)
• Introduction to Design Communication (SARC 161)
• Design Communication (SARC 162)

Complete six courses at 200 level (in second year):

• Architecture Design (ARCI 211)
• Architecture Design Integration (ARCI 212)
• History and Theory of Architecture (AR

Complete six courses at 300 level (in third year):

• Architecture Design (ARCI 311)
• Architecture Design Integration (ARCI 312)
• Construction (SARC 321)
• Urban Design Theory and Practice (SARC 351)
• Pacific Designed Environments (SARC 352)
• Introduction to Practice and Management (SARC 362)
• Building Materials and Construction (SARC 221)
• Structural Systems (SARC 222)
• Human Environmental Science (SARC 223)

Requirements

• Achievement of the International Baccalaureate Diploma
• Submit your completed application to be assessed for New Zealand entrance equivalency
• IELTS: minimum overall score of 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5
• TOEFL: minimum overall score of 80 (internet-based test)
• Pearson Test of English: minimum score of 58 (with a 'Communicative score' of not less than 50)
• EPP: minimum final scores of 4,4,4,3

Scholarships

• Creativity Scholarships
• Wellington U3A Award
• VUW Hardship Fund Equity Grants
• International Student Achievement Scholarship
• VUW Equity Grants For Students From Refugee Backgrounds
• Lady Stout Bursary