Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Architectural History, Theory and Criticism

The Bachelor of Design (Degree with Honours) is a one-year advanced program of study for students who have achieved academic excellence in their undergraduate degree and have an interest in research. It is a pathway to further studies in graduate research such as a PhD.
Students in the Bachelor of Design (Degree with Honours) will have the opportunity to identify an area of interest from a relevant specialisation, and to complete an independent research thesis, with the guidance of an academic supervisor.
The honours degree involves both coursework and a substantial research project. It is very different from earlier undergraduate years, allowing and requiring a greater degree of independence and flexibility. This will help you develop the maturity and skills for transition to employment in a range of occupations or to a higher degree.

The honours program in Architecture History, Theory and Criticism gives students the opportunity to complete an advanced course of study, including an independent research project on an area of interest approved by the specialisation coordinator.

In order to be considered for entry to the Bachelor of Design (Degree with Honours), students must have completed:
An undergraduate degree with a major in Architecture or Urban Planning, or equivalent, with a weighted average mark of 70%. within the last 5 years.
Applicants must also meet any specific requirements for entry to the discipline stream they seek to enter.
Meeting the requirements does not guarantee selection.

Complete the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or an equivalent qualification.

IELTS total score of at least 6.5 in the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with no bands less than 6.0.
TOEFL (internet-based): total score at of least 79 and scores of 21 for writing, 18 for speaking, 13 for reading and 13 for listening.
TOEFL (paper-based): total score of at least 577 with a score of 4.5 in the Test of Written English.