Bachelor of Architectural Studies

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Subject area

Architecture

Qualification

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Entry requirements

New Zealand University Entrance:

NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include
-14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved subjects* and
-Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing, and
-Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627)

Note: Students who have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge examination) should contact Ara for requirements.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The programme aims to prepare students for:

- An active role in the architectural design and architectural technology professions, and the wider community
- Postgraduate study and research
- Continuing professional and personal development
- Awareness, at both a national and an international context, of the social and cultural responsibility of the designer and technologist within the built environment