Studying the UNSW/Tongji
Dual Degree in Architecture
has been an amazing
experience so far.
In addition to the astonishing
cultural aspects of studying
in China, Tongji University’s
Architectural department
has offered us extraordinary
professors with real-life
architectural experiences,
our own studio as well as
classes that motivate and
enhance our creativity.
If you truly love sketching,
design, architecture,
and being creative and
evolving your thought
process, you definitely
won’t be disappointed.
This degree gives you an
insight of your future as an
architect.
Johannes Welander
Student, UNSW/Tongji
Dual Degree in Architecture
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Bachelor of
UNSW/Tongji Dual Degree in Architecture
UNSW Built Environment has partnered with Tongji
University in Shanghai to offer you an architectural
education with a global focus. This unique dual degree,
taught in English at UNSW and Tongji University, will
prepare you for practice in both China and Australia,
providing you with a distinct advantage to progress your
career at a global level.
This degree is one of a kind in Australia, giving you a
superior advantage amongst your peers. You will gain
a truly unique, global experience by studying Chinese
culture, experiencing life in China, and networking with
fellow Chinese students from other degrees.
Professional accreditations:
The UNSW/Tongji Dual Degree in Architecture is the
undergraduate pathway degree to the professionally
accredited postgraduate Master of Architecture degree
which has professional recognition from the NSW Architects
Registration Board and Architects Accreditation Council of
Australia (AACA). After obtaining the Master of Architecture
you must complete two years of professional work
experience and undertake the professional practice exam
to become a registered architect.
Your career opportunities:
*
Your UNSW/Tongji Dual Degree in Architecture is your
pathway to the Master of Architecture degree. Upon your
postgraduate graduation, you will have the following career
opportunities:
● Consulting architect in private practice
● Specialist architect such as heritage
● Building scientist
● Environmental consultant
● Multidisciplinary design practice
● Government architect’s office
● Large commercial practice architectural firms
● Architecture critic, academic and researcher
* Depending on the level of study and registration.
Why study UNSW/Tongji Dual Degree in Architecture at UNSW Built
Environment?
Be unique: This dual degree gives you the opportunity
to study in two pre-eminent architecture schools in
Australia (UNSW Built Environment) and China (Tongji
University). It draws on the strength of educational
traditions, systems and practices of both UNSW Built
Environment and the College of Architecture and Urban
Planning at Tongji University.
Be a highly sought-after graduate:
The dual degree will prepare you for practice in both
China and Australia. It will give you a superior advantage
amongst your peers as you will have gained a truly unique
global education. The only one of its kind, this dual degree
will make you a highly sought-after graduate, with endless
opportunities to advance your career in architecture at a
global level.
Establish your own global network:
You will have the opportunity to establish your own global
network whilst at Tongji University and UNSW, as you will
be studying with students from all over the world. Students
taking part in the dual degree in Architecture are drawn
from international high schools in China and around the
world, where the language of instruction is English, as well
as Australian high school leavers. The course is taught in
English both at Tongji University and UNSW.
Gain invaluable cultural experiences:
This course will give you unique and global experiences
and opportunities. Whilst you are in Tongji, you will network
with fellow Chinese students from other degrees, study
Chinese culture and experience life in China.
You will be awarded two degrees: Upon
completion, you will be awarded two degrees, a Bachelor
of Architectural Studies from UNSW, and a Bachelor of
Engineering (Architecture) from Tongji University.
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Recording Light and Shadow
A visit to a Chinese Tea House, where the exercise involved recording light and shadow
movements at 15 minute intervals. Abstract canvas depictions were made to interpret
recordings of the movements of light and shadow.
Nozanin Mamadnazarov
The thing I enjoy the most
about this double degree
is the chance to study
in different countries
and learn about new
cultures and customs.
Nozanin Mamadnazarov
Student, UNSW/Tongji
Dual Degree in Architecture
Student project highlights
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This degree is very practical
and most of the courses
are hands-on. The teachers
are very attentive towards
each individual as we
learn as a small group.
It’s like a second family.
Meissane Kouassi
Student, UNSW/Tongji
Dual Degree in Architecture
Architectural Spaces from Organisms
Using clay models, the project represents biological forms as architectural
spaces. Using clay models, compositions of solid and void are explored.
Meissane Kouassi
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Year
1
Semester
1
Tongji University Year
1
Semester
2
Tongji University
Culture & Art
Explore Chinese culture, academic literature
reading and studies of form and material.
Computation
Introduction to computer basics.
Building Science & Technology
Study advanced mathematics.
History & Theory
Undertake art history and introduction to design theory.
Design
Choose to study architectural design (design fundamentals)
or observing and drawing architecture.
Culture & Art
Explore Chinese culture, academic literature
reading and studies of form and material.
Computation
Introduction to computation program design.
Building Science & Technology
Study building mechanics.
History & Theory
Undertake art history and introduction to design theory.
Design
Explore architectural design (form generating).
Year
2
Semester
3
Tongji University Year
2
Semester
4
UNSW Built Environment
Computation
Study computation, graphics and geometry.
Building Science & Technology
Study building structures.
History & Theory
Undertake city reading and analysis and study
theories and architectural origin.
Design
Choose to study architectural design (form generating)
or undertake studies in art workshop 2 and survey and
measured mrawing of historical buildings.
ARCH1201
Architectural Design Studio 3
Study modern concepts and architectural devices
through projects of moderate programmatic, spatial
and material complexity in an urban context.
BENV2524
Building Information & Modelling
Introduction to the use of computer-based information rich
3D models of buildings to support design processes.
ELECTIVE
Choice of any elective course available within the University
except denoted General Education courses.
GENERAL EDUCATION
Choice of a course in accordance with the
University’s General Education rules.
Year
3
Semester
5
UNSW Built Environment Year
3
Semester
6
UNSW Built Environment
ARCH1202
Architectural Design Studio 4
Provides analytical capacities and skills developed through a complex site
and an institutional program situated in a particular sociocultural context.
ARCH1222
Architectural History & Theory 2
Gain an overview of key architects and movements from the
advent of modernism in the early 20th century to the present.
ARCH1261
Structures & Construction 2
Introduction to the construction industry practice – who’s involved, who’s
in charge, the role of architects and how strategic decisions are made.
GENERAL EDUCATION
Choice of a course in accordance with the
University’s General Education rules.
ARCH1301
Architectural Design Studio 5
Use a mixed brief incorporating more than one function or building
type, and explore contextual design, including urban patterns, as
well as building design with detailed consideration of the technical
resolution of an aspect of the building to a high level of resolution.
ARCH1361
Environment 2
Explore integrated environmental design, addressing the quantitative
and standards based treatment of lighting and acoustics, using
manual and digital analysis, modelling and simulation.
BEIL
Interdisciplinary learning
Selected from a specified pool of interdisciplinary
courses offered by the faculty.
Year
4
Semester
7
UNSW Built Environment Year
4
Semester
8
Tongji University
ARCH1302
Architectural Design Studio 6
Work on one architecture project and develop a detailed level
of programmatic, spatial and material resolution, with emphasis
placed on environmental and technological factors and their
potential to impact on architectural thinking and production.
ARCH1322
Arch History & Theory 3
Learn critical analysis of architecture in Australia, examining themes
that situate developments from the early 20th century to the present.
BEIL
Interdisciplinary learning
Selected from a specified pool of interdisciplinary
courses offered by the faculty.
Design
Choose to undertake graduation project or study Chinese
building codes and disaster prevention in architecture.
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Degree Information
I'm really happy to be a student of this interesting
program. In four years of the program you can get a
deeper understanding of the two countries. You will
see colourful China, and amazing Australia. We have
a hands-on-approach in most of the courses and
the teachers are very attentive toward each of us.
Aimeerium Madiarova
Student, UNSW/Tongji Dual Degree in Architecture
3 semesters Tongji University, 4 semesters UNSW Built Environment, Final semester Tongji University, Total 8 semesters
● Semester 1 commences September
2016 at Tongji University.
● The equivalent of 96 UOC will be studied at
Tongji University (the first 3 semesters and final
semester of the degree). 96UOC will be studied
at UNSW Built Environment (4 semesters).
● At the end of the fourth year, graduates may
apply for the UNSW Master of Architecture
program or alternatively proceed to
postgraduate studies at Tongji University.
What you need to know:
● Applicants for admissions will require ATAR,
portfolio and interview to meet requirements
● Duration: 4 years full time (4 semesters at Tongji
University, and 4 semesters at UNSW Built Environment)
● Qualication: Bachelor of Architectural Studies
(UNSW), and a Bachelor of Engineering
(Architecture) (Tongji University)
● Director: Prof Xing Ruan
Prizes and scholarships:
● Walter and Gillian Bunning (Travel) Scholarship
● Cox Richardson Architecture Award
● Ronald Lu Travelling Scholarship in Architecture
More prizes and scholarships at
be.unsw.edu.au/scholarships
*Full time details above
Course Code
ATAR 2015
Duration
Prerequisites
Alternative
Admission
3264 90 4 years None No
UNSW/Tongji Dual
Degree in Architecture*
Degree
Structure
Core Courses
Electives
General
Education
BEIL
Total UOC
162 UOC 6 UOC 12 UOC 12 UOC 192 UOC
Units of Credit (UOC)
12345678
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