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WHYSHOULD ICHOOSEUQ?Because we offer excellent teaching, in a world-class environment,with exceptional opportunities for an experience you will always remember.THE UQ ADVANTAGEChoice of programsUQ has the most comprehensive rangeof high-quality programs in Queensland,with 350+ programs and more than 4000courses offered at undergraduate andpostgraduate levels. You can also undertakean undergraduate (concurrent) diplomain languages, global issues or musicperformance at the same time as you arecompleting your bachelor degree.ExcellentteachersUQ has won more national teaching awardsthan any other university in the country.The University has more than 2700 highlyqualifiedacademic staff dedicated toteaching and research, many of whom arerecognised internationally as leaders intheir fields.SuccessfulgraduatesUQ has a tradition of leadership in allspheres of society, both here and overseas:we include a Nobel Laureate, an Oscarwinner, two Governors-General, severalgovernors, scores of politicians and Olympicathletes, and countless businesspeople,researchers, and inventors among ourgraduates.Leading researchWith eight research institutes on-site,UQ is one of the country’s top three researchuniversities across many measures, includingannual PhD graduations, commercialisationof discoveries, industry collaboration,Excellence in Research for Australia surveyresults, and funds received from bothgovernment and the private sector.

InternationalreputationUQ is in the top 100 universities worldwide,as measured through a combination ofthree key global university rankings – TimesHigher Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong, andQS World University. UQ is also one of onlythree Australian members of Universitas 21, aselect international network of comprehensive,research-intensive universities.Great careersUQ qualifications are highly regarded byAustralian and international employers, andthe employment rate and starting salary forUQ graduates is considerably higher than thenational average. The multitude of programsreflects the diversity of career opportunitiesavailable to graduates, and the industry linksensure success.Top facilitiesUQ is constantly upgrading its teachingfacilities to meet the needs of both studentsand industry. We have an active buildingprogram, one of the world’s fastestinformation networks, one of the country’sbest research libraries, and modern teachingspaces that enable the use of the latesttechnology.Campus lifestyleYou will enjoy the sense of community thatpervades UQ’s cosmopolitan campuses atSt Lucia, Ipswich, Gatton and Herston. Thecampuses are renowned as being among themost beautiful and well-equipped in Australia,and offer excellent sporting and culturalfacilities plus a broad range ofsocial activities.ContentsWhy choose UQ Architecture? 3Terminology explained 4Architecture program pathways 5ACADEMICPROGRAMSBachelor of Architectural Design 6The first year architecture experience 8Master of Architecture 10Research Higher Degree programs 12Facilities and resources 13Travel abroad design studio 14Overseas opportunities 15Admission information 16Scholarships and Prizes 17Money matters 18Summer Exhibition 19International students 20

2Architecture UQ Guide 2013If you want to make a positivecontribution to the shaping ofour built environment and to ourculture, then architecture is for you.Pic tochange“UQ has excellentteaching staff,fantastic facilitiesand offers greatcourses, which inturn allows me to bemore competent andcompetitive in theworkforce.”OUTSTANDINGFACILITIESOne of the few Universities to offer dedicated studio facilities for students, UQ’sstudios are available for use 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The creative designstudios are the principal learning space for UQ Architecture students and theheart of our professional program. The studios are available to students at everylevel of the program, and are used for project work, tutorials, general study anddiscussion. UQ’s School of Architecture also boasts a range of other facilitiesincluding a Collaborative Design Laboratory, Computer Laboratory, Workshop,and the Architecture and Music Library which houses one of the most extensivecollections of architectural material in Australia.HIGHLY AWARDEDTEACHERSStudying architecture at UQ means that youwill benefit from and contribute to a tradition ofexcellence, meanwhile attaining a degree fromone of the leading schools in Australia. Ourstaff are not only of the highest calibre, butare also professional architects who conductleading research. This ensures that coursecontent forms a strong foundation on which tobuild your career.architecture 2012

Architecture UQ Guide 20133WHYCHOOSE UQarchitecture?The UQ Architecture advantage:UNPARALLELEDOPPORTUNITIESUQ’s School of Architecture offers courses thatmeet the changing demands of the profession andmake a positive contribution to the shaping of ourbuilt environment and culture. Throughout yourdegree, you will have opportunities to get involvedin hands-on community-based projects, as well asoverseas study – providing you with an internationalarchitectural perspective. As a result of studyingarchitecture at UQ, you will be presented withoutstanding employment opportunities.QUALITYPROGRAMSThe University of Queensland is one ofAustralia’s leading institutions for architecturaleducation and research. Offering aprofessionally accredited program, architecturaleducation at UQ consists of a two-tier programmade up of a three-year undergraduatedegree (Bachelor of Architectural Design)and a two-year postgraduate courseworkdegree (Master of Architecture). To ensureinvaluable insight into the profession, tenmonths work experience is required to enrol inthe Masters degree. The structure is alignedwith international benchmarks in architecturaleducation and incorporates the requirementsfor professional registration as an architect.The two-tier program offers students theopportunity for comprehensive study inarchitectural design and research.

4Architecture UQ Guide 2013TErminologyexplainedAustralian (domestic) studentA student who is an Australian citizen orpermanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen.Bachelor degreeA qualification awarded for the first level ofstudy undertaken at university, generallyrequiring three to five years of study, dependingon the bachelor degree studied.Course (formerly known as subject)A component of study within a program, similarto a subject at school. Full-time studentsusually study four courses per semester.Dual programA combination of two UQ degree programsundertaken at the same time. These aresometimes called dual degrees, paralleldegrees, combined degrees, or double degrees.ElectiveA course that you can choose to study froma set of options. Some UQ programs allowelectives from outside your main area of study.Entry scoresUndergraduate students are given an entryscore based on high school studies or otherpost-secondary studies. If you complete highschool studies in Queensland you are assignedan Overall Position (OP). Year 12 students inother Australian states are assigned an InterstateTransfer Index (ITI). All other students areassigned a rank. Once you have completed a fullyear of study at UQ, your OP or ITI is convertedto a rank based on Grade Point Average (GPA).Grade point average (GPA)The average grade of your results, weightedby the unit value of each course. GPA isdetermined on a semester basis and rangesfrom 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest).FacultyA major organisational unit within UQ, withresponsibility for academic programs, e.g.,Faculty of Arts. Faculties may have a numberof sub-faculty academic units called Schools,e.g., School of ... The head of a faculty iscalled an Executive Dean.HonoursStudents planning to go on to researchprograms (e.g. Master of Philosophy, PhD),are usually required to complete a bachelorprogram with honours. To qualify for honours,students must achieve high enough results intheir bachelor degree. In most cases, honoursis available as an additional year of study.International studentA student who is not an Australian citizen orpermanent resident, nor a New Zealand citizen,and is enrolled or proposes to enrol at an institutionin Australia. Temporary residents of Australia arealso classified as international students.Major/Extended/Dual MajorA major or extended major is an area ofspecialised study within a program, for example,chemistry. A major, extended major, or dual majormay be a formal requirement in a program.MinorA small group of courses in a discipline. A minoris worth approximately half the value of a major.Overall Position (OP)Overall Positions, or OPs, provide a State-widerank order of students (on a 1 to 25 scale, 1being the highest) based on your achievementin Authority subjects studied for theQueensland Senior Certificate. Your OP showshow well you have performed in your seniorstudies when compared with the performancesof all other OP-eligible students in Queensland.Postgraduate programsPrograms studied after graduating fromundergraduate degrees which include graduatecertificates, graduate diplomas, masters, anddoctorates.Program (formerly known as course)A sequence of study involving enrolment,study and graduation, normally awarded witha qualification such as a bachelors degree,graduate diploma, or certificate.Program codeA unique identifying number assigned by theUniversity to a program.QTACThe Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre(QTAC), the central admissions body for allQueensland undergraduate programs.SemesterThe University teaching year is divided intothree semesters: Semester 1, Semester 2, andSummer Semester. Most programs only requireenrolment in Semesters 1 and 2 each year.Study AbroadA program where students enrolled at anoverseas university study at UQ for one ortwo semesters as part of their home universitydegrees.Undergraduate programsUsually refers to first-time university programsincluding diplomas and bachelors degrees.UnitThe value of a course (#). Most courses at UQare worth two units but some are higher.UQ Terminologywww.uq.edu.au/study (see UQ Toolkit)Model and drawings of amplify: encampment project by Owen Murphy, Bachelor of Architectural Design 1st year 2011.

Architecture UQ Guide 20135program pathwaysBachelor ofArchitecturalDesign1st year2nd year3rd yearRESEARCHBachelor ofArchitectural DesignBArchDesBachelor ofArchitectural Design(Hons)BArchDes(Hons)10 months ofprofessional experienceCompletion of the Bachelor of ArchitecturalDesign (GPA 4.0) plus 10 monthsprofessional experience allows entry to theMaster of ArchitectureMaster ofArchitecture1st year2nd yearMaster of ArchitectureMArchProfessional experienceMaster of Philosophy(by thesis or design)MPhilDoctor of PhilosophyPhDArchitectural PracticeExamination StateRegistration

6Architecture UQ Guide 2013Architectural DesignBachelor ofArchitectural DesignDuration3 years full-timeLocationSt LuciaDelivery mode InternalPrerequisiteQld Yr 12 or equivalent;English2012 entry scoreOP4*/Rank 95*, ATAR 94.8*,GPA 4.5QTAC code 71120HonoursAvailable as an additionalyear of studyFull-time workload 40 hr/weekComments Semester 1 start only*not all applicants on this OP were offered a placeDesign studiothinkingWhat is architectural design?Architectural design is the core focus ofarchitecture, a dynamic and exciting professionthat makes a positive contribution to theshaping of the built environment and ourculture. Design is an essential component of thepractice of architecture. It requires a synthesisof ideas responding to needs of the client andthe community and an inherent concern for thequality of living and working environments.Practical experienceThe focus of the Bachelor of ArchitecturalDesign is the design studio. Here projectsare developed through the application andintegration of the knowledge and skills acquiredfrom supporting courses. In addition to design,key areas of the program include environmentaldesign, architectural technology, computeraided design, history and theory, and peopleenvironment studies.Specific objectives are:– The development of an understanding ofways design ideas can be used to order thebuilt environment at all scales from broadstrategic thinking through to the detailedresolution of buildings.– The development of communication skillsthrough the presentation and discussionof architectural and environmental designoutcomes with peers, the profession and thecommunity.– The development of a coherent set ofarchitectural design values.Career outcomesGraduates have employment opportunities witharchitects and in allied design professions, inprivate companies, government departments,statutory bodies, local authorities, commercialdevelopment companies or researchorganisations.Professional membershipAustralian Institute of Architects—StudentMembershipInternational experienceThe UQ Abroad program provides anopportunity to study for one or two semestersoverseas and experience other cultures andapproaches to architectural design as well asimprove your language skills. See page 15 formore information.Entry to postgraduate studyThe Bachelor of Architectural Design(BArchDes) is a non-professional degreerequiring the completion of three years offull-time study to be eligible to graduate.The BArchDes degree (GPA 4.0) is the basison which students can progress to theProfessional Master of Architecture.

Architecture UQ Guide 20137Academic programsStudy PlanProgram Requirements:48 units from BArchDes program listYear 1Semester 1Code Course UnitsARCH1100 Architectural Design 1 4ARCH1110 Principles of Architecture 2ARCH1160 Architectural Communication 1 2Semester 2Code Course UnitsARCH1201 Architectural Design 2 4ARCH1220 Architectural Technology 1 2ARCH1230 Housing People & Place 2Year 2Semester 1Code Course UnitsARCH2100 Architectural Design 3 4ARCH2110Themes in the2History of Western ArchitectureARCH2120 Architectural Technology 2 2Semester 2Code Course UnitsARCH2200 Architectural Design 4 4ARCH2220 Architectural Technology 3 2Elective* 2Year 3Semester 1Code Course UnitsARCH3100 Architectural Design 5 4ARCH3120 Architectural Technology 4 2Elective* 2Semester 2Code Course UnitsARCH3200 Architectural Design 6 4ARCH3220 Architectural Technology 5 2Elective* 2*Electives:At least 2 units fromYears 1–3Code Course UnitsARCH2230 Architecture of the Region 2ARCH3110 Modern Architecture & the City 2ARCH3210 Culture, Environment & Design 2ARCH3300 Architecture in Asia 2And may include up to 4 units from the Bachelor of Arts list or other coursesapproved by the BArchDes Academic Advisor. Courses in Art History, Planning,Languages and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies are recommended.BArchDes(Hons) programIf students do not wish to continue after completing the BArchDes theymay undertake a further year’s study (16 units) in the non-professionalBArchDes(Hons) program.16 Units Comprising:8 units for –Code Course UnitsARCH4051 Honours Research Topic 1 2ARCH4052 Honours Research Topic 2 2ARCH4053 Honours Thesis 4At least 4 units from –Code Course UnitsARCH4151Advanced Topics in2Architectural History & TheoryARCH4152 Advanced Topics in Architectural Technology 2ARCH4251Advanced Topics in2People/Environment StudiesARCH6012 Research Topics 1 2And may include up to 4 units from –Code Course UnitsENVM2100 Sustainable Development 1 2ENVM3100 Sustainable Development 2 2GEOG3003 The Asian Metropolis 2PLAN2001 Planning Theory 2PLAN2003 Urban Design 2PLAN3002 Transport & Infrastructure Planning 2PLAN3005 Community Planning & Participation 2or advanced level courses from the Bachelor of Arts list or other coursesapproved by the BArchDes Honours Coordinator.Global Change institute project by Sarah Binns, Bachelor of Architectural Design 3rd year 2011

8Architecture UQ Guide 2013Architecture UQ Guide 2013 8The first yeararchitecture experienceAt UQ, your immersion inarchitectural study beginsin first year when youwill engage with issuesand develop the visualand broader thinking thatwill be relevant to yourprofessional career.ArchitecturalDesignActivities of the architectural design studioencourage you to think ‘visually’; to synthesisecomplex and divergent project parameters; andto work cooperatively with others.You will work on ‘real’ community sitesincluding 1:1 scale design-build activitiesto explore the connection between ideas,materials and spaces.In 2012 commencing students wereintroduced to a number of design problemsand design techniques, which they were able todraw upon when designing their projects. Otherdesign-build projects included designing andmaking a paper ’body prosthetic’ specific to ahuman ‘body’ site; as well as a small, crafted sitespecificinstallation with accompanying sound file.At the end of each year, your projects will beshowcased at the annual Summer Exhibition(see page 19).See page 7 for a list of courses that youwill be studying as part of the Bachelor ofArchitectural Design.Taringa Scouts Project, installation by Sophie Briggs,Bachelor of Architectural Design 1st year, 2011.Photograph: Shuwei ZhangHeaddress design by 1st year BArchDes students, 20118architecture 2012

Architecture UQ Guide 20139“The Architectural Design courses in first yearencourage higher-order thinking, and help studentsdevelop the skills necessary for working with complexarchitectural problems in professional practice.The centre of such experiences is a supportivedesign studio environment, a place that providesan important launching pad for the study ofarchitecture and your future professional career.”Cathy SmithFirst-year Architectural Design coordinator“My Bachelor of Architectural Design degree at UQhas been an unforgettable journey, shaped by overseastrips, networking with professional architects andhands-on project work. I especially enjoyed the studioenvironment, which encourages open discussion withboth peers and tutors, providing an excellent foundationin which you get the most from the program. The stronglinks between the School of Architecture and many ofBrisbane’s top architects ensured employment right aftermy graduation.”Jonathan BrownBachelor of Architectural Design andMaster of Architecture graduatearchitecture 20129

10Architecture UQ Guide 2013Master of architectureAcademic ProgramsMaster ofArchitectureDurationLocationDelivery modeEntry requirements2 years full time (or parttimeequivalent). Domesticstudents may undertakethe program on a part-timebasis.St LuciaInternalBachelor of ArchitecturalDesign (GPA 4.0) from UQ,or equivalent with portfoliosubmission; and at least10 months professionalexperienceDeveloping theskills of thecreative designprofessionalWhat is the Master of Architecture?The Master of Architecture is the second stageof professional qualification in architecture. Youwill undertake a range of courses designed tohone your creative design skills and developadvanced technical and professional skillsrelevant to the practice of architecture. TheMaster of Architecture program providesopportunities to research and apply the latestthinking in environmental design, architecturaltechnology, history and theory, people/environment studies and professional practicewith challenging and engaging architecturaldesign studios as the central focus of theprogram.Practical experienceThe Master of Architecture, following theBachelor of Architectural Design, advancescreative thinking and practical learning throughimaginative and critical projects. Projectsintegrate and apply knowledge and skillsacquired from supporting courses. You willwork with leading academics and the state’smost creative architects to conceive newsolutions to major issues confronting thecontemporary city and its urban framework.The School of Architecture’s workshop andstudio facilities offer the latest technology tosupport you in your project investigations. Thefundamental objective of the program is for youto develop the skills to become a professionallyqualified graduate ready to contribute toarchitectural practice in its many forms.Specific objectives include:– Development of professional competence inarchitectural design and practice; and– Contribution to architectural scholarshipthrough research, design and creativeworks.Career outcomesThe Master of Architecture is a requirement forregistration as an architect. Graduates mustundertake two years of practical experiencebefore they can legally practice as architects,at least one of which has to be subsequentto the award of the Master of Architecturedegree, and pass the Architectural PracticeExamination of the Board of Architects ofQueensland. Employment opportunities forgraduates include, but are not limited to,positions in architectural offices, consultanciesrelated to the built environment and academicteaching or research positions.Professional membershipAustralian Institute of Architects—GraduateMembershipInternational outlookArchitecture is a global activity requiring broadknowledge of international architecture. Manygraduates work alongside international architectsworking on projects in Australia or internationally.UQ offers opportunities for internationalexperience. See page 15 for more information.FeesStudies for domestic students is at HECS-HELP rate.Study PlanProgram Requirements:32 units from MArch program listYear 1Code Course UnitsSemester 1ARCH7010 Architectural Design Studio 1 4ARCH7011 Advanced Architectural2Technology 1ARCH7012 Architectural Research 1 2Semester 2ARCH7020 Architectural Design Studio 2 4ARCH7021 Advanced Architectural2Technology 2ARCH7022 Architectural Research 2 2Year 2Semester 1ARCH7030 Architectural Design Studio 3 4ARCH7031 Architectural Practice 1 2ARCH7032 Architectural Research 3 2Semester 2ARCH7040 Architectural Design Studio 4 4ARCH7041 Architectural Practice 2 2ARCH7042 Research Project 2Note: 32 units Masters required forprofessional accreditation.GCCC Civic Centre project by Jack Dodgson, Master of Architecture 2nd year, 2011

Architecture UQ Guide 201311Develop theoreticaland practical skills“My education at UQ taught me to think creatively and prepared me for a career inArchitecture. The projects I undertook during my education developed my interests inparametric design which I have applied in the workforce to resolve real architecturalproblems. Both the theoretical and practical education offered at UQ have played animportant role in allowing me to develop as a designer and an architect. Between myBachelor and Masters Degree, I was fortunate enough to travel to a number of countries towitness their architectural styles first hand. Having the opportunity to witness architecturalwonders such as Machu Picchu have definitely influenced my architectural style.”jack dodgsonMaster of ArchitectureGraduate Architect, Cox Rayner Architects,Brisbane

Architecture UQ Guide 201313The University of Queensland offersyou an extensive range of facilities andequipment to support your architecturalstudies.STUDIOSThe principal teaching space for architecturestudents is the design studio.The studios are available to students at eachlevel of the program as a home base and areused for project work, tutorials, general studyand discussion.All studios are equipped with drawingboards and storage, as well as high speedwireless broadband for students to accesswith their laptops. Architecture students haveaccess to the design studios 24 hours a day,seven days a week.LABORATORIES ANDWORKSHOPsCollaborative Design LaboratoryThe Collaborative Design Laboratory, a jointfacility for Architecture and Civil Engineeringstudents, provides facilities for constructionand the testing of building components andstructural elements as well as architectural andstructural models.Computer laboratoryThe computer teaching laboratory hascomputers connected to the University’sEthernet network and internet. Softwareresources include a range of Microsoft, Adobeand 3D CAD programs. Information TechnologyServices provides students with free emailaccounts and internet access.WorkshopThe model making and joinery workshop offersthe latest technology allowing students tomake prototypes from model scale to full scale.The workshop is equipped with a full rangeof timber working equipment, a CNC flatbedrouter, and a laser cutter.UQ LIBRARYThe Architecture and Music Library (ARMUS),located on the third level of the Zelman CowenBuilding, is a branch of the UQ Library. ARMUShouses one of the most extensive collectionsof architectural material in Australia, includinga collection of rare books, journals, electronicresources and audio-visual material.The University of Queensland integratescyberspace and physical space, virtual andreal information resources, and online and inpersonservice delivery. It is the largest libraryin Queensland with 15 branches serving the StLucia, Ipswich and Gatton campuses.In the Library you can browse the web, findcourse materials, check your reading lists,locate information for your assignments, dophotocopying, meet for group study sessions,study individually, browse newspapers andjournals in all subjects, plus much more.Library tours and information skills classesare offered to both new and continuingstudents. Visit the UQ Library via the web atwww.library.uq.edu.auADDITIONAL COSTSEquipment and materials necessary tocomplete the Bachelor of Architectural Designand Master of Architecture programs areavailable in several quality levels. The Schoolrecommends that students buy a few of thebest materials they can afford to build up a setof professional standard over time.The School of Architecture providesguidance and advice on suitable equipment.First year students should budget between$500 to $1,000 for a drawing board, drawinginstruments, model making materials, booksand magazines.Field trips and site visits are included inthe program and any associated costs willbe advised at the commencement of eachsemester.Facilities andResourcesarchitecture 201213

14Architecture UQ Guide 2013Travel Abroad Design StudioThe Travel Abroad Design Studio from 2010-2012 offered excitingopportunities for Master of Architecture students to travel overseas andexperience international architecture at first hand.This course offered options for Masterof Architecture students to advance theirknowledge of architecture through researchand design.Students of the Travel Abroad DesignStudio travel overseas for up to three weeksto study the relationship of architecture to itsplace, situation and context.Course initiator Professor Brit Andresensaid that this insight is fundamentallysignificant in the study of ArchitecturalDesign but cannot be fully understoodthrough photographs and text books.“Architects need to study and understandthe context of constructed environmentsand we are now able to offer Master ofArchitecture students the opportunity totravel overseas to experience and studyarchitecture abroad – both contemporarywork and building with landscape design ofearlier eras,” Professor Andresen said.Travel Abroad Design Studio activitiesinclude visits to different architectural sites,exchange and collaboration with studentsfrom international universities, and alsoexpose students to the work and ideas ofinternational architectural practitioners.Head of the School of Architecture,Professor John MacArthur said thatinternational exposure is invaluable forarchitects.“We want to prepare our students fora global career and the Travel AbroadDesign Studio gives our graduates a greatcompetitive edge,” Professor MacArthur said.Students of the course receive a subsidyto assist them in funding the two to threeweek trip.In 2010, the first Travel Abroad DesignStudio took students to Tokyo, Kyotoand Yuasa in Japan where they studiedcontemporary architecture and a range ofhistorical buildings and landscapes – someas old as 600 years.Professor Andresen said that students hadthe opportunity to investigate the potentialof design to create qualities in architecturalspace and land use in dense cities.“We also introduced the students to thedesign principles of high-art examples suchas the Imperial Household properties andthe sacred places of temples and shrines,”Professor Andresen said.In Tokyo, students presented the designand construction of the unique Queenslanderarchitecture to students of the prestigiousTokyo Gaijutsu Daigaku (University of the Arts).Back in Australia, Travel Abroad DesignStudio students showcased their work at anexhibition to make the international experienceavailable for all UQ Architecture students.To find out about other research anddesign opportunities for architecture studentsvisit www.architecture.uq.edu.auStudents of the 2010 Travel Abroad Design Studiostudied, documented and designed micro houses inTokyo, Kyoto and Yuasa (Japan)

Architecture UQ Guide 201315OverseasOpportunitiesIn 2010, the New Zealand Exchange program allowedstudents to undertake comparative study of culturallandscapes and Indigenous issues in Auckland andBrisbaneIn 2009, a group of UQ Architecture students travelled to the Solomon Islands to help villagers rebuild their houses thathad been destroyed in the 2007 tsunami.UQ and the School of Architecture offer you many options for overseasexperiences, such as field trips, exchange programs and UQ Abroad.Architecture is a truly internationaldiscipline. Therefore, we strongly encourageyou to undertake an overseas experienceas part of your studies with the School ofArchitecture.The UQ Abroad program offers students theexciting experience of studying overseas for upto one year on exchange, while gaining credittoward their degree. Overseas study can beundertaken in both the Bachelor of ArchitecturalDesign and the Master of Architecture.The University has exchange agreementswith more than 150 universities in 37 countries,including the US, the UK and France.Bachelor of Architectural Design graduatesoften take the opportunity to find professionalexperience overseas to satisfy their workexperience requirements before entering theMaster of Architecture.Why go overseas?Spending part of your program overseas opensup an exciting array of opportunities you mightnever have thought possible and is especiallybeneficial when combined with foreignlanguage skills that you have learnt.Some of the benefits of having an overseasstudy or work-experience include the following:Professional benefits– broaden the scope of your degree– gain a different perspective on your field ofstudy– discover new career opportunities, and– improve your foreign language skills.Personal benefits– experience a different culture first-hand– increase your understanding of the worldand gain a global outlook – a quality highlyregarded by employers– make life-long friends from different parts ofthe world– learn more about yourself and yourcapabilities, and– study and gain employment overseas.UQ Abroadwww.uq.edu.au/uqabroadPhone (07) 3365 9075Email uqabroad@admin.uq.edu.au“As part of my Bachelor of ArchitecturalDesign at UQ I undertook a semester ofstudy exchange to the University Collegeof Dublin in Ireland. The semester abroadwas an invaluable experience, whichallowed me to gain new perspectives onbuilding design and how this is influencedby a colder climate. It was also fantasticto be in such close proximity to so manysignificant works of art, architecture anddesign, and to have the ability to traveland experience these things first hand.”Amy Learmonth, Bachelor of ArchitecturalDesign graduate 2010

16Architecture UQ Guide 2013AdmissionInformationAdmission requirementsTo gain admission to undergraduate programs,you must satisfy prerequisites and have asufficient entry score (OP/IB/Rank).But there are alternative pathways for entryif you do not meet the requirements, and youcan upgrade your score. See Alternative entryor Improving an entry score (upgrading) in thenext column.PrerequisitesSubject prerequisites are the Queensland Year12 subjects required for individual programs.You may also gain admission to programs withsubject equivalents from interstate or overseasschooling, external senior studies, or tertiarystudies. Some programs have additionalprerequisites, e.g., the Undergraduate Medicineand Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT).Entry scoresEntry scores include Overall Positions (OP)and ranks. Eligible applicants are selected foradmission to a program in order of merit basedon entry scores. Those with the highest entryscore are selected first, and so on until theprogram quota is filled.The minimum OP or rank required for entryvaries from year to year and is determined onceapplications have been processed and placesallocated. While it is difficult to predict exactlywhat OP or rank will be needed for entry to aprogram, the previous year’s cut-off points canbe used as a guide.Current Queensland Year 12 studentsreceive an OP on the basis of their overallachievement at school in comparison withother students. OPs are determined by theQueensland Studies Authority and range from1 to 25, with 1 being the highest.All other applicants are allocated a rank ona scale of 1-99.9, with 99.9 being the highest.This common ranking scale allows manydifferent types of qualifications to be compared,such as:−−interstate Year 12 students are allocated aNationally Agreed Common Index –Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank(ATAR), which is used to calculate a rank.−−Australian students who complete theInternational Baccalaureate (IB) areallocated a Nationally Agreed CommonIndex – referred to as the “CombinedRank” by QTAC, which is used tocalculate a rank.−−non-school-leavers (including previousQueensland Year 12 students whoqualified for an OP) and OP-ineligible Year12 school-leavers are allocated a rankwhen they apply for tertiary educationthrough QTAC based on previoussecondary, tertiary, bridging andpreparatory studies, and/or workexperience.English language requirementsIf you are from a non-English-speakingbackground, you must provide evidence ofEnglish proficiency. This may be achievedthrough a pass in Queensland Year 12 English(or interstate equivalent) or by other means, asoutlined in the Entry Options booklet availablefrom UQ Admissions.Alternative entryIf you did not complete Year 12, did notachieve a high enough entry score for yourpreferred program, or are a mature-agedapplicant, there are alternative entry pathwaysto UQ. Contact UQ Admissions for advice onthese alternatives.Improving an entry score (upgrading)If you are not offered a place in your preferredprogram and want to improve your entry scoreor meet subject prerequisites, you can acceptan offer in a lower preference program and tryto improve your entry score or meet programprerequisites. This process is called upgrading.It involves the allocation of a new entry rankthat, depending on factors such as academicperformance in the lower preference programand your history of previous studies, ispotentially higher than your previous rank.For more information on how to improve yourentry score, please contact UQ Admissions.Special entry programsIf you are of Australian Aboriginal and/orTorres Strait Islander descent, or have sufferedfinancial hardship or severe disadvantagebeyond your control that has affectedpreviously satisfactory results, you may beeligible for special entry to UQ. Contact UQAdmissions for more information.UQ’s Bonus Rank Scheme gives currentYear 12 high school students bonus pointstowards their entry score for completing certainapproved subjects. Contact UQ Admissions formore information.Programs for high school studentsUQ’s Enhanced Studies Program (ESP) provideshigh-achieving secondary school students withan opportunity to extend their studies in anarea of interest and to “test drive” university life.Students accepted into the program can studyone UQ course (subject) during Semester Oneof Year 12. ESP students who successfullycomplete the program will be eligible to receiveone bonus point towards their university entrancerank through UQ’s Bonus Scheme. Most ESPstudents who later enrol in a relevant UQ degreealso receive credit for their completed course.ESP study counts towards your QueenslandCertificate of Education (QCE). For moreinformation, visit www.uq.edu.au/guidance/espHow to applyYou can apply for admission to undergraduateprograms at UQ through the QueenslandTertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).The QTAC Guide provides essentialinformation on the application process andexplains the entry requirements for all programsoffered through QTAC. Free copies are givento all current Queensland Year 12 students andsome interstate schools. You can also buy acopy from newsagents or through QTAC.For 2013 programs, the deadline for on-timeapplications is 30 September 2012. ContactQTAC for more information.Current Year 12 students−−lodge an application online through QTAC’sTwelve to Tertiary (TTT) Web applicationservice at www.qtac.edu.auInternational students studyingYear 12 in Australia−−visit www.uq.edu.au/international/ausyear12for more information on applicationprocedures and entry requirementsOther prospective students– lodge an online application using QTAC’sApply by Web service at www.qtac.edu.auEnrolmentOnce you have been offered a place in a UQprogram, you can formally accept the offer bylodging a response with QTAC. You can thenenrol at UQ by using the UQ link from QTAC’sCurrent Applicant online service. The UQenrolment website (www.uq.edu.au/enrolment)provides information about the enrolmentprocess to help you get started. Also checkwww.uq.edu.au/startingatuq/ for step-bystepinstructions on enrolment procedures.QTACwww.qtac.edu.auPhone 1300 GO QTAC (1300 467 822)UQ Admissionswww.uq.edu.au/studyEmail admissionsenquiries@admin.uq.edu.auPhone (07) 3365 2203International Admissions Sectionwww.uq.edu.au/internationalQueensland Year 12 studentsPhone (07) 3346 7376Interstate Year 12 studentsPhone 1800 671 980Civic building project by Angus McNicol, Master ofArchitecture 2nd year, 2011

Architecture UQ Guide 201317ScholarshipsAND PRizes2011 prize winners, esteemed architect Peter Ho and Head of the School of Architecture John MacarthurUQ understands that financial awards can make a world of difference,which is why we offer a range of scholarships for students.Each year, hundreds of scholarships worthmillions of dollars are awarded to studentsacross UQ.There are scholarships suitable to particularcircumstances, program levels and areasof study. As a starting point you should visitwww.uq.edu.au/scholarships to view acomprehensive listing of scholarships andawards available to UQ students.The criteria for awards vary widely. Studentsmust apply for most scholarships. Some, likethe UQ Academic Excellence Scholarships,must be applied for while in Year 12; othersmust be applied for after one year of study hasbeen completed. Prizes are generally awardeddirectly by UQ on the basis of results achieved inspecific courses.ArchitecturePrizes awarded to Architecture students include:– Bligh Tanner Book Prize– Board of Architects Prize– Conrad Gargett Architectural Design Prize– Conrad Gargett Public Architecture Prize– Head of Architecture Book Prize– Innovarchi Thesis Prize– Jane Grealy Book Prize– Idearchitecture Prize– John Simpson Book Prize– The Karl & Gertrude Langer Memorial Prizes– Lawrence Bertoldi Book Prize– Peter Hale Cox Rayner UQ Prize forArchitecture– QIA Memorial Medallion– R. Martin Wilson Memorial Prize.Scholarships on offer for enrolled students include:– The A.E. Brooks Travelling Scholarship inArchitecture– The Ceridwen Indigenous Scholarship– The R.N. Hammon Scholarships– National Association of Women inConstruction (NAWIC) Bursary– Guilford Bell Scholarship– UQ Summer Research Scholarship Program– The Santos Indigenous Prize– EAIT Faculty Scholarships– International Fee Waiver Scholarship forMaster of Architecture– Relocation Scholarship.Architecture Scholarships and PrizesInformationwww.architecture.uq.edu.auRWH Hawken ScholarsThe Faculty of Engineering, Architectureand Information Technology’s RWH HawkenScholars program enables high level studentinteraction with industry, research, communityand corporate networks, as well as theopportunity to further skills and knowledgethrough priority access to industry researchand international study opportunities. Hawkenscholars are also eligible for additional industrysponsored support. For more information visitwww.eait.uq.edu.au/hawkenscholarsAcademic scholarshipsUQ has a generous academic scholarshipprogram in place to encourage and attract highachievingschool leavers who also demonstratethe potential to be future leaders. Selection isbased on academic achievement in Year 12results and takes into account demonstratedleadership potential and other achievements.Equity scholarshipsUQ has a strong commitment to providingsupport to its financially disadvantaged studentsand offers a range of equity scholarships toCommonwealth-supported students to helpalleviate the costs of attending university.These equity scholarships are open to allundergraduate students who can provide evidenceof financial hardship and meet other selectioncriteria, regardless of their program of study. Formore information contact UQ Admissions.Scholarships for IndigenousstudentsA range of scholarships to encourageIndigenous students to undertake tertiary studyis also available. For more information visitwww.uq.edu.au/atsis/scholarshipsInternational opportunitiesUQ encourages students to complete part of theirundergraduate studies as an exchange studentthrough UQ Abroad. UQ has over 150 partnerinstitutions in 37 countries around the world. Toassist students studying overseas on exchange,the University offers a range of scholarships.See page 14-15 for more information.Scholarships for internationalstudentsScholarships are available for outstandinginternational students. For more information visitwww.eait.uq.edu.au/international-scholarshipsSporting scholarshipsEach year UQ SPORT awards a number ofUQ Sports Achievement Scholarships to highachievingstudents who excel in their chosensport. These scholarships can also provide freeaccess to the University’s sporting facilities andservices.Undergraduate Scholarships and Prizes Officewww.uq.edu.au/scholarshipsEmail ugscholarships@uq.edu.auPhone (07) 3365 7113UQ Admissionswww.uq.edu.au/study/uqlink-entryEmail uq.link@admin.uq.edu.auPhone (07) 3365 2203UQ Abroadwww.uq.edu.au/uqabroad/financial-assistanceUQ SPORTSports Development Officerwww.uqsport.uq.edu.auPhone (07) 3346 9875

Architecture UQ Guide 201319Summer ExhibitionThe School of Architecture’s annual Summer Exhibition allows you toshowcase your work and network with professional architects.The Summer Exhibition offers a diverse andexciting collection of student architecturaldesign work inspired by current projectswhich incorporate modern design principlessuch as sustainability and environmentalresponsibility.More than 300 students from all years ofthe Bachelor and Master programs presenttheir drawings, models and computersimulations at this annual event.In 2011, architectural firm Studio Mitt wasengaged by UQ’s School of Architecture tohelp develop a cohesive set of way-finding andsignage devices for the Summer Exhibition.Studio Mitt architect and UQ Architecture tutor,Kahn Neil said that together with students,Studio Mitt designed branding, signage andseating for the 2011 Exhibition.“Studio Mitt collaborated with studentsunder the loose theme of ‘transforming theeveryday’ to create the exhibition structures,which pulled together the various displayspaces for student projects which were createdthroughout the year.”“The Summer Exhibition is the perfectopportunity for students to celebrate theiryear’s work with friends, family and potentialemployers,” Kahn said.The Summer Exhibition also allowsprofessional architects and alumni to meet thenext generation of UQ architects and forms animportant part of professional training for yourfuture career as an architect.Awards sponsored by significantarchitecture firms, prizes and travelscholarships are also presented during theevent.Since the late 1970s, UQ Architecturestudents have presented their work at theSchool of Architecture’s annual SummerExhibition, helping them to take a leading rolein the future of architectural design.The 2012 Summer Exhibition willbe held from 22 November to 7December, 2012.

20Architecture UQ Guide 2013Master of Architecture students at the 2011Summer Exhibition with lecturer Michael DicksoninternationalstudentsMore than 11,000 international students from over100 countries currently call UQ home.You are an International student if you are a:– Temporary Resident (visa status) ofAustralia– Permanent Resident (visa status) ofNew Zealand, or– resident or citizen of any other country.Eligibility for UQ studyFor admission into undergraduate programsat UQ, you must have:– completed recognised upper secondaryor equivalent Year 12 studies to therequired standard– satisfied individual program requirements(e.g., specific subject prerequisites,auditions or interviews)– satisfied English language requirements.If you do not meet these criteria, you mightconsider taking the foundation year bridgingcourse offered by International EducationServices (IES) or English language trainingoffered by the Institute of Continuing andTESOL Education (ICTE).More informationwww.uq.edu.au/internationalwww.foundationyear.comwww.icte.uq.edu.auStudy Abroad and exchangeIf you are an international student currentlystudying overseas at an accrediteduniversity, you can study at UQ for oneor two semesters as part of the StudyAbroad program. If another university hasan exchange agreement with UQ, you canstudy at UQ as an exchange student for oneor two semesters.More informationwww.uq.edu.au/international/exchangewww.uq.edu.au/studyabroadExpensesWhen you apply for a student visa, theDepartment of Immigration and Citizenship(DIAC) may ask you for evidence that youhave sufficient funds to complete yourstudies. Expenses to be considered includevisa and medical (pre-departure) fees, tuitionfees (for full degree or study abroad fees),general living expenses (around $18,000- $22,000 a year), return airfares, andOverseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).More informationwww.uq.edu.au/international/feesServices for international studentsInternational Student Advisors canhelp you quickly settle into life as a UQstudent. These include collecting you fromthe airport, helping you find temporaryaccommodation, organising your orientation,and scheduling your academic preparationsessions. They can also answer yourquestions about health services, familymatters, schooling or childcare, social events,and cultural or religious organisations.More informationwww.uq.edu.au/international-guideFees and chargesFee-paying students pay tuition fees basedon the courses they undertake, regardlessof the program in which they enrol.Fee informationwww.uq.edu.au/international/feesFee calculatorwww.uq.edu.au/study/feecalculatorApplying to UQSee the 2013 UQ Guide: InternationalUndergraduate students atwww.uq.edu.au/internationalContact detailsInternational Recruitment ManagerEmail (online enquiry form)www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiryPhone +61 3 8676 7004 (outside Australia)1800 671 980 (within Australia)20architecture 2012

UQ CAMPUSESUQ’s campuses are renowned as being among the most beautiful and well-equippedin Australia. All UQ Architecture programs are delivered at the St Lucia campus.UQ ST LUCIASituated on the Brisbane River justseven kilometres from the centralbusiness district, UQ St Lucia is one ofAustralia’s most attractive campuses.With its striking sandstone buildings andbeautiful parklands, it is the ideal settingfor both study and recreation. You canfind just about everything you need onsite,including excellent sporting venues,shops and cafés.UQ GATTONUQ Gatton delivers excellence inagricultural and natural resourcesciences in a relaxed, friendlyatmosphere. Just over an hour’s drivewest of Brisbane, the campus offers aunique blend of recreational amenities,support services, modern teachingfacilities, state-of-the-art laboratories andhistoric buildings, along with the $100million School of Veterinary Science.UQ IPSWICHUQ Ipswich provides a high-qualityteaching and learning environment in asupportive, friendly campus community.Students benefit from small classes heldin purpose-designed teaching spaces andenjoy a range of support, amenities andrecreational services, including a bookshop,cafés, sports court, oval and gym. UQIpswich is also home to UQ College, a newacademic preparation centre.UQ HERSTONHerston is UQ’s core clinical healthteaching and research site. Thecampus is close to Brisbane city and islocated alongside the Royal Brisbaneand Women’s Hospital and the RoyalChildren’s Hospital. This co-locationdemonstrates UQ’s commitment toworking closely with health professionalsand researchers to deliver innovative andcontemporary health education programs.