Architecture B major
Studying Architecture provides you with a rich combination of experiences in imaginative creativity, the humanities and the sciences. Students learn about the conceptualisation and design of individual buildings, urban configurations and landscapes in response to existing and emerging economic, technical and social needs and desires. The major introduces students to a range of different technologies and production methods, both manual and digitally based, to create drawings, models and prototypes. Your practical studies are supported by investigating design communication, sustainable design and considerations of relevant historical, theoretical and ethical aspects of architecture. You emerge with a knowledge of how to use creative and rational inquiry to analyse and provide solutions to design problems, integrating emerging aesthetic, technical, social and ethical concerns. Students who wish to progress to the Master of Architecture must successfully complete the co-requisite Architecture majors : Architecture A and Architecture B
Outcomes
Students are able to (1) demonstrate skills in conceptualising, developing technical solutions and actualising design propositions of a range of complexities from small and simple to propositions of medium complexity; (2) present design propositions through a range of media, both digital and hand-drawn, and digital and physical models; and (3) demonstrate knowledge of the history and theory of the profession, and be capable of undertaking the professional architectural degree.
Broadening guidelines
All students studying towards a Bachelor's Degree at UWA are required to Broaden their studies by completing a minimum of four units (24 points) of study outside their degree specific major. Broadening is your opportunity to explore other areas of interest, investigate new disciplines and knowledge paradigms and to shape your degree to suit your own aspirations and interests. Many of you will be able to undertake more than this minimum amount of broadening study and we encourage you to do so if this suits your aspirations. Over the next few months you will find here some broadening suggestions related to your degree-specific major. While we know that many students value guidance of this sort, these are only suggestions and students should not lose sight of the opportunity to explore that is afforded by your Broadening Choices. Advice can also be sought from your Allocated Student Advising Office.
Architecture B can be taken as a second major, only in conjunction with the co-requisite Architecture A degree-specific major, in the following degrees:
Overview of unit sequence
The Architecture B second major is a single major comprising:
- two Level 1 units
- two Level 2 units
- two Level 3 units
| Key to availability of units: |
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| S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; NS = non-standard teaching period |
Level 1
Take all units (12 points):
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | unit requirements |
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| S1 | ARLA1000 | Design Studio - Groundings |
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| S2 | ARLA1030 | Structures and Systems |
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Level 2
Take all units (18 points):
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | unit requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2 | ARCT2001 | Design Studio | |
| S1 | ARCT2030 | Materials and Small Constructions |
Level 3
Choosing a second major
Specialised degrees – Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Honours), Bachelor of Automation and Robotics, Bachelor of Environmental Design, Bachelor of Music
You must satisfy the requirements of the degree-specific major in your degree before you complete your course.
Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics
This comprehensive degree does not allow you to choose a second major.
General degrees
The flexible structure of an undergraduate course allows you the option of including a second major. You have the choice to either nominate your second major when you first enrol in the course or delay it until your second year. For a major to be recorded on your academic record it must be nominated before the requirements of the course are completed.
To fully understand the structure of an undergraduate course read the course structure information and the Undergraduate Degree Course Rules.
The following example illustrates how Architecture B can be included as second major in the Bachelor of Environmental Design course.
For more examples of combinations of majors, search the study plans .