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Start thinking big and help construct a better world
Whether you want to design spectacular new structures or help bring them to life, studying architecture or construction will give you the foundation you need.
Learn the latest sustainable building practices, understand urban planning, explore interior design, or gain the skills to succeed in construction management. Wherever you want to go, we can help find the right online course to get there.
Popular architecture & construction degrees
Undergraduate CUR-CME-DEG
Available majors
- Animation and Game Architecture Design Specialisation
- Interior Architecture Specialisation
- Planning and Geography Specialisation
Undergraduate TUA-ART-DEG
Postgraduate MAQ-PLN-MAS
Postgraduate CUR-MAA-MAS
Popular architecture & construction subjects
Undergraduate TAS-KDA101
Undergraduate CUR-BAS140
Architecture and Interior Architecture Design Studio 1 - Small Structures
Undergraduate UNE-GEPL124
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Undergraduate TAS-ZAX106
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Why study architecture & construction online through us?
Access quality university courses without needing an ATAR.
Enjoy your pick of courses from across the country, no matter where you’re based.
Study more flexibly with single subjects, short courses and degrees available to start throughout the year.
How Open Universities Australia (OUA) works
We partner with leading universities to make higher education easier for everyone to access. We're here to:
- offer you guidance on your course choices.
- unlock more flexible study options for you with your university.
- ease your mental load by supporting you with your student admin.
Architecture & construction careers
Studying architecture and construction will equip you with sought-after skills and lead to plenty of dynamic, highly paid career possibilities.
Where graduates work:
Depending on the course you choose, you may find a role on a construction site—as a manager, supervisor, or surveyor—in urban planning, as an interior designer, or as a registered architect.
If you want to become an architect:
To legally work as an architect in Australia, you need to complete a few steps.
- Complete an accredited undergraduate architecture course, such as those offered through Open Universities Australia.
- Undertake an accredited masters degree, also offered through OUA.
- Pass your Architectural Practice Exam (APE) and register with your state or territory’s architectural board.
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What to read before choosing your course
Help! What degree should I study?
You know you want to go to uni, but you have no clue what course to study. First of all, don’t panic. This is a very, very common problem, and one we’re known for solving. The following advice should help you narrow down your choices.
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