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HonoursCU63 - Associate Degree of Building Design
CU63 - Associate Degree of Building Design
At a GlanceInformation on where the program is available, duration, units of credit as well as contacts for further information.
Aims - StructureAn outline of the programs aims, objectives and outcomes, as well as information on the structure of the program.
Course PlansA detailed list of courses and electives required to complete the program.
Career Opportunities
Building designers provide design solutions for residential and commercial buildings and work for design, architectural, planning, building or engineering firms, government departments and corporations with a large building portfolio.
Successful completion of this award satisfies the educational requirements for the Building Design - Medium Rise licence, issued by the Building Services Authority, Queensland.
About Building Design
Building designers (medium rise) are able to plan and document buildings ranging from family homes to low-rise multi-storey commercial buildings.
Studies cover courses related to the design of residential and low-rise commercial buildings, construction, building materials, services and structures along with professional practice and communication. Principles of sustainability are integrated throughout the program.
CQU’s built environment field of study is designed with students’ needs in mind. Offered exclusively by distance education mode, the program is completed part-time while you are working or seeking employment in the industry.