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Study architecture & construction online through Open Universities Australia. Explore all degrees, subjects and short courses now.

Enter an industry where initiative, creativity and critical awareness are valued. Explore how architecture relates to culture and daily life. Study building design and construction, and express architectural ideas via reports, models and multimedia.

Bachelor of Applied Science (Architectural Science)

Developed with industry, this course is designed to prepare you for roles such as site supervisor, contract administrator, project management associate and estimating associate.

Diploma of Construction Management

Study the interior design and construction of diverse spaces, plus the re-use of buildings. You’ll explore lighting, ventilation, acoustics and furniture in theory and in practice. Graduates are professionally recognised by key design institutions.

Bachelor of Applied Science (Interior Architecture)

Study 4 core subjects in architecture design, methods, and technology—and get entry and credit in Curtin’s Bachelor Degree. Explore connections between architecture and everyday life. Be introduced to international standards and indigenous perspectives.

Undergraduate Certificate in Architecture

Construct a solid career foundation studying the built environment. Learn to build low rise residential and light commercial buildings. Craft surveying, planning and management skills. Connect with the construction business and join industry networks.

Bachelor of Construction Management

Build a framework for managing complex constructions. Get comfortable with contracts, quantity and building surveying, estimating, building certification, property development and more. Join a field in chronic need of qualified go-getters.

Study 4 core subjects in interior design, history and methods—and get entry and credit in Curtin’s Bachelor Degree. Dabble in designing interior spaces. Strive for quality interior environments. Explore the role of the interior architect.

Undergraduate Certificate in Interior Design

Study 4 core subjects in construction management—and get entry and credit in Curtin’s Bachelor Degree. Study low-rise and high-rise construction, including how to manage sites. Start thinking about your career in estimating, contract admin and more.

Undergraduate Certificate in Construction Management

Think about your experiences as an individual, consumer and citizen in terms of sustainability at a range of scales; regional, nationally and globally. Discover tools to bring sustainability to life. Consider social justice, equity and diversity.  

Diploma of Sustainable Living

Evolve your design skills as you explore fabrics, lighting, joinery and furnishings. Experiment with industry-standard software like Sketchup. Get to know the industry—partnerships include Sibella Court and Vogue. Become an interior designer.

Bachelor of Interior Design (Residential)

Construction Project Management

Construction 1

Interior Design Studio - Elements

Building Services

Introduction to Sustainable Design for Houses

Introduction to Contract Administration

Low Rise Construction

Interior Design Studio - City

Sustainability and Structures in Architecture

Introduction to Management in Construction

Inspect a role in facilities management. Examine the value in ensuring building services meet people’s needs. Recognise the attributes of an effective facilities manager. Identify the range of responsibilities—from managing assets to refurbishment. 

Facilities Management

Build a solid understanding of the legal landscape and laws affecting construction projects in Australia. Study ways to negotiate and manage contracts and get tips from industry case studies. Learn techniques to identify risks and resolve disputes.

Construction Contracts and Law

Discover the intricacies and challenges of creating a representation of space, form and structure. Use techniques including rendering, digital collage and hand-drawing. Put your design process into practice with Work Integrated Learning.

Architecture and Interior Architecture Methods 1B - Digital Literacy

Survey Australia’s building control system and interpret legal requirements. Learn about the Building Code of Australia, sustainability issues and disability access. Consider how the Building Act impacts development applications and approvals. 

Building Surveying

Stake out designs in domestic construction. You’ll study structure, materials, tools and methods to build houses from foundation to finish. Consider how structural design controls heat and light effects; ventilation, acoustics and air flow and quality. 

Every construction needs to meet legal requirements. Understand the Australian legal system and regulatory framework for construction. You’ll cover the contents of a contract, the process of offer and acceptance and remedies for breach of contract.

Build on your understanding of the primary architectural components: space, form, structure and materials. Engage in a reflective and iterative design process to create a new living space that reflects your ideas and complements its surroundings.

Architecture and Interior Architecture Design Studio 1 - Small Structures

Inspect the importance of quality construction. Study quality control and global management methods. Consider costs, and interpret and justify international standards. Relate quality principles to work and industry. Create process maps and procedures.

Quality in Construction

Get constructive and stake out a foundation in management. Study the construction project life cycle and the role of the industry in communities. Understand what managers, quantity surveyors and project managers do. Learn management techniques. 

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