Architecture

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Building Designer

Building Designers create and plan structures, liaise with clients and builders, and ensure designs meet codes and standards.

Avg yearly income $75,400
Skill level Advanced

Graduate Architect

A Graduate Architect designs buildings by creating sketches and detailed plans, ensuring compliance with building codes while collaborating with clients and builders.

Avg yearly income $74,880
Skill level Advanced

Architectural Technologist

Architectural Technologist creates technical drawings and specifications, ensuring building design compliance and supporting projects from concept to completion.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Advanced

Architectural Technician

An Architectural Technician prepares drawings and models, collaborating with clients and architects, while ensuring compliance and understanding client needs.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Interior Architect

An Interior Architect designs and optimises interior spaces for functionality and aesthetics, collaborating with clients and teams to meet project needs.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in architecture

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Master of Engineering (Civil: Structural)
On Campus, Online
24 months
$25,440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Architectural Engineer Structural Engineer
Design Engineer Project Engineer Site Engineer Construction Manager Geotechnical Engineer Structural Designer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Architectural Engineer Structural Engineer Design Engineer Project Engineer Site Engineer Construction Manager Geotechnical Engineer Structural Designer + 6 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BIM Manager Architectural Technologist Architectural Technician
Civil Modeller Structural Modeller
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BIM Manager Architectural Technologist Architectural Technician Civil Modeller Structural Modeller + 2 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Structural Design for Non-Structural Engineers
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineering Technician Structural Designer Civil Engineer
Architect Civil Draftsperson
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineering Technician Structural Designer Civil Engineer Architect Civil Draftsperson + 2 more
CPP50921

Diploma of Building Design
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 27 months
$0 - $24,928
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Graduate Architect Building Designer Draftsperson
Architectural Technologist Design Consultant Design Coordinator Sustainability Consultant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Graduate Architect Building Designer Draftsperson Architectural Technologist Design Consultant Design Coordinator Sustainability Consultant + 4 more
22627VIC

Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
Blended, On Campus
23 - 36 months
$27,116 - $39,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architectural Technician Draftsperson Building Designer
Architectural Technologist Sustainable Design Consultant Design Coordinator Interior Design Consultant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architectural Technician Draftsperson Building Designer Architectural Technologist Sustainable Design Consultant Design Coordinator Interior Design Consultant + 4 more
MSF60122

Advanced Diploma of Interior Design
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $31,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Interior Designer Interior Design Consultant Commercial Interior Designer
Interior Architect Kitchen Designer Bathroom Designer Furniture Designer Lighting Designer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Interior Designer Interior Design Consultant Commercial Interior Designer Interior Architect Kitchen Designer Bathroom Designer Furniture Designer Lighting Designer + 5 more
CPP40121

Certificate IV in Residential Drafting
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
9 - 18 months
$0 - $13,498
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Draftsperson CAD Operator Building Designer
CAD Designer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Draftsperson CAD Operator Building Designer CAD Designer + 1 more

Bachelor of Design (Architecture)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $102,240
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Architectural Designer 3D Visualiser
Project Architect Exhibition Designer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Architectural Designer 3D Visualiser Project Architect Exhibition Designer + 2 more

Master of Architecture
Blended, On Campus
16 - 42 months
$0 - $127,714
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect BIM Manager Project Architect
Architectural Designer Interior Architect Facade Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect BIM Manager Project Architect Architectural Designer Interior Architect Facade Engineer + 3 more

Master of Architecture (Research)
Blended, On Campus
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Urban Designer Urban Planner
Academic Researcher Project Architect Project Manager Sustainability Consultant Heritage Consultant Architectural Technologist Creative Director
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Urban Designer Urban Planner Academic Researcher Project Architect Project Manager Sustainability Consultant Heritage Consultant Architectural Technologist Creative Director + 7 more

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Architectural Engineering)
On Campus
4 years
$0 - $33,204
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architectural Engineer Building Services Engineer Design Engineer
Facade Engineer Fire Protection Engineer Development Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architectural Engineer Building Services Engineer Design Engineer Facade Engineer Fire Protection Engineer Development Engineer + 3 more

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Structural Engineering)
Blended, On Campus
4 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Structural Engineer Bridge Engineer
Construction Project Manager Geotechnical Engineer Tunnel Engineer Architectural Engineer BIM Manager Structural Designer Structural Modeller Structural Drafter
+ 8 more

Master of Landscape Architecture
On Campus
24 months
$0 - $127,714
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Land Management Officer Landscape Architect
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Land Management Officer Landscape Architect

Bachelor of Architectural Design
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $28,068
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Landscape Architect Urban Designer
Graduate Architect Project Architect
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Landscape Architect Urban Designer Graduate Architect Project Architect + 2 more

Graduate Diploma in Architecture
On Campus
8 - 12 months
$0 - $42,620
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Architectural Designer Architectural Technologist
Project Architect
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Architectural Designer Architectural Technologist Project Architect + 1 more

Bachelor of Building Design
On Campus, Online
3 - 5 years
$0 - $60,698
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Designer Architectural Technician
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Designer Architectural Technician

Bachelor of Architectural Studies
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Graduate Architect Project Architect
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Graduate Architect Project Architect
FWP40420

Certificate IV in Timber Systems Design
Traineeship
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Carpenter Timber Systems Designer Wood Machinist
Design Coordinator Project Coordinator Project Scheduler Building Designer Draftsperson
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Carpenter Timber Systems Designer Wood Machinist Design Coordinator Project Coordinator Project Scheduler Building Designer Draftsperson + 5 more

Master of Design (Interior Architecture)
On Campus
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Interior Designer Design Consultant Furniture Designer
Interior Architect
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Interior Designer Design Consultant Furniture Designer Interior Architect + 1 more

Master of Architecture and Urban Design
On Campus
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Urban Designer Town Planner
Urban Planner Project Architect Landscape Architect Sustainable Design Consultant Heritage Consultant Design Manager
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Urban Designer Town Planner Urban Planner Project Architect Landscape Architect Sustainable Design Consultant Heritage Consultant Design Manager + 6 more
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