Undergraduate Admissions Procedure

Information for the different methods of entry to our undergraduate Bachelor of Design in Architecture and Bachelor of Design Computing, as a Year 12, non-Year 12 or mature age via UAC, as an international student, and tips on how to get into next time, if you miss out on a place this year.

The 2008 UAIs for the Bachelor of:

• Design in Architecture was 93.15
• Design Computing was 87.25

Apply through UAC and you will be considered for a place based on your UAI score. Year 12 applicants within 5 points of the UAI are eligible to apply for the Flexible Entry Scheme, which includes a portfolio plus other criteria.

For more information and an application form visit additional selection criteria information.

If you are a applicant who has completed an HSC or equivalent, as well as tertiary study, apply through UAC and you will be considered for a place based on a combination of UAI and your tertiary grades. Please ring Admissions (9351 4118) for information on your ranking.

Applicants can improve their chances of admission by making an additional submission in the form of a portfolio by 5 January 2009.

Mature Age entry scheme

If you are over 21 and have not completed the HSC or equivalent or more than one year of tertiary study, you can complete an approved preparation course at the University Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) and then apply through UAC. Contact the University Centre for Continuing Education for more information call: 9351 2907 or view the courses on their website.

On-shore international applicants
If you are an international student, completing your HSC or equivalent in Australia or New Zealand, apply through UAC and you will be considered for a place based on your UAI score.

Off-shore international applicants
If you are an international student studying overseas (excepting HSC equivalent in New Zealand), apply through the University of Sydney's International Office:
Tel: +61 2 9351 4079/4161
Fax: +61 2 9351 4013
or

If your marks were not high enough to get in this time, you may consider enrolling in another degree. After one full year of study, you are eligible to apply through UAC for a place in architecture as a non-year 12 applicant. You will need to perform very well to give yourself a chance of an offer.

It is best to select a degree in which you think you will perform well and perhaps to take subjects that might help prepare you for either architecture, or design computing.

If your high school qualification is not recognised, you can enrol in a foundation course to prepare for undergraduate study here.

Students who have completed the Bachelor of Design in Architecture at the University of Sydney must submit an application form only:

• For local students (pdf).
• For international students

Students who have completed the first three years of Architectural study, equivalent to the Bachelor of Design in Architecture, at another institution may apply to enter the Master of Architecture. To be considered, you must have completed your three first years and also have met the Architectural Experience Requirement (AER) - at least 18 weeks of experience or equivalent.

Applications must include:

• Full transcripts
• Statement on work experience supported by such documents as a copy of relevant pages from your log book and/or references
• A portfolio representative of your three years of study (A4 photocopies are acceptable)

Entry is competitive and applications are reviewed for March entry.

Entry for March 2009 - Applications close November 30 but late applications are considered.

Entry for July 2009 - Applications close May 31 but late applications are considered.

Application forms should be returned to:
Admissions Coordinator
Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning
The University of Sydney
Sydney NSW 2006

Sydney residents may be called for an interview. All other applicants should give a telephone contact number.

AER
After the 3-year Bachelor of Design in Architecture you may take time off, travel, work, study elsewhere, do a year of research for the Bachelor of Design in Architecture Honours degree or continue directly into the 2-year Master of Architecture. To progress to the Master of Architecture from the Bachelor of Design in Architecture, you must complete one of the four options from the Architectural Experience Requirement:

1. Work for a minimum of 18 weeks in an architecturural office
2. Field study in relation to architecture (this many include international field study)
3. Study at an Australian or overseas tertiary institute in a relevant discipline
4. Complete the 1 year BDesArch Honours Program
5. (Or any approved combination of the above).

Don't forget we are here to help, so come and talk to us about studying architecture, how to apply, or if you need things explained in more detail. Our contact details are below:


Phone: +61 2 9351 2686