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

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

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 Unknown

Architect

Architects design various structures, from homes to commercial buildings, and engage in client meetings, feasibility studies, and project inspections.

Avg yearly income $141,180
Skill level Unknown

Architectural Designer

An Architectural Designer creates sustainable building designs, collaborating with clients and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown

Project Architect

A Project Architect manages architectural projects from conception to completion, ensuring designs meet standards and coordinating with clients and contractors.

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Unknown

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 Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in architecture

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Graduate Architect Building Designer Draftsperson
22627VIC

Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
Blended, On Campus
23 - 24 months
$27,116 - $39,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architectural Technician Draftsperson Building Designer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architectural Technician Draftsperson Building Designer

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

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
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect BIM Manager Project Architect Architectural Designer Interior Architect + 2 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 Structural 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 Structural Engineer + 3 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
Urban Planner
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Landscape Architect Urban Designer Urban Planner + 1 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
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Architectural Designer Architectural Technologist

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 Interior Designer Urban Planner
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Interior Designer Urban Planner

Undergraduate Certificate in Architectural Design
On Campus
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architectural Technician
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architectural Technician

Bachelor of Applied Architecture
On Campus
6 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architectural Technician
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architectural Technician
CPP60421

Advanced Diploma of Building Design
Online
24 months
$8,070
  • Completed Diploma of Building Design or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Designer Draftsperson Architectural Technician
  • Completed Diploma of Building Design or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Designer Draftsperson Architectural Technician
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