Overview
Coordinate and develop
Our highly practical degrees in urban development, property economics and construction management put you at the forefront of emerging industry trends. Learn to provide meaningful property advice, coordinate large and complex construction projects or plan the sustainable developments of tomorrow.
Engineer your future
Our future-focused engineering courses give you hands-on experience in an innovative learning environment. Specialise and tailor your course to suit your career aspirations and develop the practical solutions that will shape the real world of tomorrow in our multimillion dollar research facilities.
Hands-on creativity
Our design degrees prepare you to be adaptable and resilient, so you can conceptualise, collaborate and innovate in the real world. From first semester, you'll be immersed in a hands-on creative environment, working in fully-equipped workshops with 3D printing, laser-cutting and the latest technologies. Give your career greater flexibility through a double degree, pairing your design passion with business, law, engineering or more, and create your own space in the future workplace.
Real-world opportunities
With opportunities for international exchange and study tours, access to multimillion dollar research facilities, work integrated learning and internships with industry partners, you'll get the experiences you need to lay the foundations for your career.
Real opportunities
"I help manage a range of construction projects and deliver premium quality properties. My main focus is large-scale brownstone renovations in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Jersey City. The construction projects transform a space into a beautiful home while restoring and preserving historic architecture. I chose to study urban development as I've always been intrigued by the complex methodology and mass scale of construction. QUT taught me that opportunities will always be available if you work hard and are open to them."Rachel Mawn - Bachelor of Urban Development
Real experience
"During my course I have had the opportunity to visit construction sites with the QUT Construct Club and meet industry professionals working in the field. The supportive and approachable nature of QUT’s teaching staff have really boosted my confidence not only in the classroom but also in the workplace. I am now working with a leading property developer as part of their Quantity Surveying Internship program."Jaslyn Wei Lin Tan - Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours)
Architecture, building and design
Our courses place you in the heart of an innovative and multidisciplinary school with excellent connections to the real world of professional design. Get inspired to create environments that will positively affect human health, environmental quality, social relationships and urban systems.
Undergraduate courses
Single degrees
Architecture at QUT is recognised internationally for our focus on innovation and sustainable development. Undertake architectural design projects in studio settings.
Architecture at QUT is recognised internationally for our focus on innovation and sustainable development. Prior work experience or studies required
In this internationally recognised course you’ll undertake interior design projects in practical studio settings and learn from award-winning practitioners.
Study with one of Australia’s principal landscape educators. You’ll work on real-world projects in studio settings and gain knowledge of emerging industry trends.
Architecture at QUT is recognised internationally for innovation and sustainable development. This course combines your architecture degree with a year of international studies.
Undertake interior design projects in practical studio settings and learn from award-winning practitioners. This course combines your design degree with a year of international studies.
You’ll work on real-world projects in studio settings and gain knowledge of emerging industry trends. This course combines your design degree with a year of international studies.
Design, construct and maintain infrastructure such as roads or harbours. Be in demand and well paid with a professional civil engineering qualification.
Double degrees
Combine business and architecture to create environments that make a positive impact, or for careers in management, marketing or other business aspects of design organisations.
Combine business and interior architecture to produce interior spaces that enhance quality of life, or for careers in management, marketing or other business aspects of design organisations.
Combine business and landscape architecture to develop outdoor spaces with positive impact or for careers in management, marketing or other business aspects of design organisations.
Combine architecture and engineering for careers in a range of fields including architecture, project management, property development, construction or civil engineering.
Combine architecture and property economics for careers researching, developing, valuing and designing property for investment in commercial and government sectors.
Combine architecture with construction to work as a valued architect and project manager in the building industry, using your skills in design, costing and supply management.
Combine interior architecture with property economics and use your investment and creative skills to optimise returns and manage the performance of properties.
Combine interior architecture with construction to design, plan and manage the construction, renovation or enhancement of internal spaces.
Combine landscape architecture and engineering to work in roles such as structural engineer, geotechnical engineer, landscape architect and environmental engineer.
Combine landscape architecture with science to enhance your understanding of environmental impacts of mining, tourism and urban development.
Combine landscape architecture with urban and regional planning to enhance established neighbourhoods, and shape new suburbs, cities and regions.
Develop a unique set of skills to enhance your employment options whether you choose to work in the legal fraternity or within the property industry.
Combine studies in urban and regional planning with environmental science in this double degree. Graduate with a highly relevant skills for a careers in urban design, open space and recreational planning, environmental protection, and social and economic development.
Postgraduate courses
Masters
Develop advanced understanding in architectural design and research.
Develop advanced understanding in architectural design and research.
Planning and management
Channel your imagination and creativity into the planning and management of urban and regional spaces. Learn to design and manage the use of land and natural resources to meet human needs in a sustainable way. Our courses prepare you to plan large-scale projects such as new cities, ports, recreational areas and transport routes in consultation with local communities and colleagues in related fields.
Undergraduate courses
Not sure what to study in urban development?
The Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours) is designed so you can explore each of the core majors in your first year. This will help you make an informed decision about which major to study from your second year. If you already know what you want to study, you can explore our majors.
This flexible course allows you to pursue your area of interest. You’ll gain real experience and make industry contacts before graduating with an advanced qualification.
Single degrees
This is one of the few specialised property courses in Australia. The property sector is one of Australia largest industries and second largest employer.
Coordinate and supervise the construction of large building projects. This course is highly ranked in Australia and internationally. Undertake professional practice before you graduate.
Provide advice on the financial and legal aspects of construction and buildings. Undertake field trips and site visits, and receive professional accreditation to graduate job ready.
Plan large-scale projects such as cities, ports and recreational areas. Be prepared for your career through projects with government, developers and community groups.
Double degrees
Combine architecture and property economics for careers researching, developing, valuing and designing property for investment in commercial and government sectors.
Combine architecture with construction to work as a valued architect and project manager in the building industry, using your skills in design, costing and supply management.
Combine interior architecture with property economics and use your investment and creative skills to optimise returns and manage the performance of properties.
Combine interior architecture with construction to design, plan and manage the construction, renovation or enhancement of internal spaces.
Combine landscape architecture with urban and regional planning to enhance established neighbourhoods, and shape new suburbs, cities and regions.
The property sector is one of Australia’s largest industries and the second largest employer. Combine property economics and a business specialisation to use your unique skill-set to optimise returns and manage the performance of properties, think creatively and critically, communicate professionally, make ethical business decisions, and work in a global context.
Develop a unique set of skills to enhance your employment options whether you choose to work in the legal fraternity or within the property industry.
A postgraduate course in management will see you develop specialised knowledge and skills to manage projects across industries. Using your current knowledge and experience these courses are designed to build your communication and industry skills. This transdisciplinary understanding will provide you with more opportunities in your field and an industry advantage.
