Explore our courses
Study architecture and built environment courses at QUT to plan cities, design buildings, manage construction projects and create spaces that are functional and sustainable.
Architecture
Design cities and structures of our future in a real architecture practice.
Built environment
Manage construction projects, plan cities and urban spaces including interiors and landscapes that make a positive impact on the environment.
Welcome to architecture and built environment at QUT
Not sure where to start? We invite you to explore architecture and built environment at QUT. Take a closer look at our faculty, get to know our academics, and hear from our students about their study experience.
Why study with us?
Construction industry placements
Access exclusive work placements and cadetships with some of the world’s biggest development companies, like Multiplex, Lendlease and more.
National recognition
Graduate with a highly-regarded Honours degree from Queensland’s most in-demand construction management and quantity surveying course.
Award-winning graduates
Our interior design graduates are consistently recognised at the Design Institute of Australia's Graduate of the Year awards.
Industry experience while you study
Solve real-world problems while you study and gain work experience with industry partners. Our urban planning students are readying Brisbane for the 2032 Olympic Games with Brisbane City Council.
Graduate in high demand
The number of our graduates who secure full-time employment is among the highest in the country, and many are offered a job before they complete their studies. (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2020-2022)
International opportunities
Study overseas at one of our prestigious university partners for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Immerse yourself in historical and emerging architectural styles, draw inspiration from innovative urban planning and construction management.
Upcoming events
24 January - 21 June
Physics Program: Electromagnetism Unleashed
A physics program for schools
24 January - 6 December
Engineering Workshops 2024
Workshops developed specifically to complement the engineering curriculum taught in high school.
24 January - 8 November
Power of Engineering - Once Per Term
A full-day engineering experience with QUT and industry for female students.
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Realistic computer modelling of Queensland heritage masonry structures
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