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![]() Program Summary
This program provides an opportunity for students to undertake studies within the discipline of architecture, generally within a well-defined area of specialisation.
At present, a formal specialisation is offered in the area of architectural computing, but the opportunity exists for any major to be identified through consultation with the Program Coordinator. Where at least 24 units of electives and both research projects have been completed within the area of specialisation, then that major will be identified on the degree testamur. The program can also be undertaken with no identified major, in which case it is referred to as the generalist stream and no major is identified on the testamur at graduation. The program is normally completed in three years of full-time study. Year 1 is taken in common with BArch students. In Year 2, students undertake courses in their area of specialisation. During Year 3 of the program, students undertake two research projects that provide an opportunity to explore areas of specialised interest in considerable depth. The program allows students to select courses based on their interests. These could include: technology, history, theory and communications. The computing major educates students in architectural computing and allows students to specialize in an area of computing such as: computer-aided design (CAD), building modelling, rendering, animation, multimedia and IT management. Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes The Bachelor of Science (Architecture) degree is a three year full time program with an optional fourth year for Honours. The first year introduces the fundamental concepts of Architecture and is undertaken as a common year with the Bachelor of Architecture program. During the second and third years, students concentrate on an area of specialisation. At present, the main area of specialisation is architectural computing.
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Year 3
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Year 4
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Suggested Electives for the Computing Major
This table shows the recommended electives for Year 2 and 3 for the computing major. Note that students are required to complete 24 units of credit (and the 2 projects) to receive the major, while this recommended program includes 42 UOC of computing electives . It should be noted that students are not obliged to complete these electives in the order set out in the schedule. Also, the list is not an exhaustive list of the available computing electives, so some students may choose to complete courses not listed here. Year 2
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General Education Requirements It is UNSW policy that all students must complete up to 56 hours of study that fosters acceptance of professional and ethical action as well as social and environmental responsibility. The BSc(Arch) program satisfies half of that requirement within the courses that are taken in common with the BArch program. Taking the course BENV1382 Social Responsibility and Professional Ethics in the third year of study satisfies the remaining 28 hours.
The Bachelor of Science (Architecture) degree may be awarded with Honours after the successful completion of a two-semester Honours program following the completion of the BSc(Arch) program, and in accordance with current Faculty regulations. Honours are Class 1 or Class 2 Division 1 or Class 2 Division 2.
Students must qualify by achieving a minimum Credit average during the first three years of study before being admitted to the Honours year. 1. The degree of Bachelor of Science (Architecture) is awarded at Pass level after the successful completion of a minimum of 144 units of credit.
2. The degree of Bachelor of Science (Architecture) is awarded at Honours level after the successful completion of a minimum of 192 units of credit including 48 units in an approved Honours program. 3. To fulfil these requirements, students must complete:
4. A student may undertake a major by completing a minimum of 24 units in an approved disciplinary stream (in lieu of an equivalent unit value of open electives) plus undertaking approved topics related to that disciplinary stream for both the core Research Project courses (ARCH1398 and ARCH1399).
5. The standard duration of the program is 3 years consisting of 6 semesters of full-time study (24 units of credit per semester). This is extended by 1 year (or 2 semesters), if the Honours program is attempted. 6. General Education courses may not be taken before a student enters Year 2 of the Program. For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following web-page: https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html
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