Architecture
Bachelor of Architecture
Career paths
Architect
Designs buildings that work for the people who use them, from concept to drawings.
Urban designer or planner
Plans streets, neighbourhoods and public spaces at the scale of a city.
Interior designer
Designs the layout, materials and feel of indoor spaces.
Conservation architect
Restores and protects heritage buildings while keeping them in use.
Architectural visualiser or BIM modeller
Builds 3D models and renders that show a design before it is built.
Construction project manager
Coordinates design, contractors and budgets to deliver a building.
Building services designer
Designs the plumbing, power and ventilation systems inside buildings.
Where graduates work
- Architecture and design firms
- Construction and real estate developers
- Government urban development and building agencies
- Municipalities
- Heritage conservation projects
- Research and teaching institutions
Further study
IOE offers master's programs in Architecture, Urban Planning, Energy Efficient Buildings, and Energy for Sustainable Social Development. Graduates also go abroad for MArch or MSc study in architecture, urban design, conservation or sustainable building.
Where to study BArch
6 colleges teach BArch, including 4 IOE constituent campuses.
