Program Information and Study Plans

Architecture

Bachelor of Architectural Design (pre-2026 program)
Important: Students who commenced the Bachelor of Architectural Design prior to 2026, should also refer to the Bachelor of Architectural Design - Program changes in 2026 alongside the relevant study plan.
- Bachelor of Architectural Design (2025) (PDF, 77 KB)
- Bachelor of Architectural Design (2023 and 2024 commencing students) (PDF, 87.1 KB)
Bachelor of Architectural Design (2026 program)
Master of Architecture

Study plans should be used as a guide only. Please note that all course selections must adhere to the program course list outlined at UQ Programs and Courses.

Design pre-2026

Important: Students who commenced a Design program prior to 2026, should also refer to the Program Changes in Design alongside the relevant study plan.

Design

Anthropology Major
Buildings and Environments Major
Environment and Society Major
Information Environments Major
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Major
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship Major (2025) (PDF, 81.8 KB)
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship Major (2023 and 2024) (PDF, 77.9 KB)
Media and Digital Cultures Major

Design dual degrees

Bachelor of Business Management / Bachelor of Design (please contact the School for Study Plan information)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Design (please contact the School for Study Plan information)
Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Design

Design Minors

Study plans should be used as a guide only. Please note that all course selections must adhere to the program course list outlined at UQ Programs and Courses.

Design 2026

These study plans are for students commencing the new Bachelor of Design program in 2026.
Continuing students who commenced pre-2026, should refer to the above tab.

Design

Design dual degrees

Bachelor of Business Management / Bachelor of Design (2026) - available soon
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Design (2026) - available soon
Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Design (2026) - available soon

Study plans should be used as a guide only. Please note that all course selections must adhere to the program course list outlined at UQ Programs and Courses.

Planning

From 2026, Planning courses have a name change from Urban and Regional Town Planning to Urban Planning. Students graduating from 2026 and who commenced prior to 2026 can complete the program requirements and graduate with that named degree or may choose to transition to the new program. If you would like to change to the new name, you must submit a program change request in mySI-net.

Study Plans for 2026 commencement can be found here - https://www.eait.uq.edu.au/study-plans/undergraduate

Study Plans prior to 2026 commencement can be found here

Coursework Research Thesis

BUPlan(Hons) Thesis Information

Study plans should be used as a guide only. Please note that all course selections must adhere to the program course list outlined at UQ Programs and Courses.

Urban Development and Design

Study plans should be used as a guide only. Please note that all course selections must adhere to the program course list outlined at UQ Programs and Courses.

Coursework Research Thesis

Follow our step-by-step instructions to apply for coursework research thesis courses, as part of your coursework program. The application process takes time, so to avoid disappointment please ensure you plan and apply for your project as soon as possible.

A thesis is a guided, independent research project conducted through a series of advisory meetings and self-directed study. It offers students the opportunity to undertake a focussed research project in a specific area of research interest. It is expected that students will achieve an advanced level of academic argument and the mastery of instruments for constructing and expressing that argument. The research project culminates in a body of work that communicates the process, outcomes and value of the research. This may include (as agreed with the thesis supervisor): a written dissertation, fieldwork reports, artefacts from material experiments, and research reports.

Students will have an individual supervisor and meet for approximately one hour per week, or a blocked equivalent. The thesis student cohort, coordinator and supervisors will meet during the semester to provide an overview and comparison of the research being undertaken and the expectations for the thesis.

Students who are considering enrolling in a Higher Degree by Research degree (Master or Doctor of Philosophy) in the future are strongly encouraged to undertake the coursework research thesis option.

Eligibility

Master of Architecture / Master of Urban Planning / Master of Urban Development and Design

Masters students can apply to enrol in a 4-unit (year long) coursework research thesis.

ADPS7060 (4 units) - Semester 1 commencement
ADPS7061 (4 units) - Semester 2 commencement

Pre-requisites:

have completed 8 units from the MArch / MUDD / MUPlan core course list
have, or expect to have a GPA of 5.5 or above
have gained permission of the Course Coordinator
have the support of a potential supervisor on a topic outlined on the application.

2. Choose a project area

You'll need to choose a topic for your research project. You may wish to create your own project in collaboration with a supervisor based on our research, or select from a currently available project.

3. Find a supervisor

You will need to find a supervisor whose research aligns to the project you are intending to undertake. Contact details for all of our staff on Our People pages. Once you have identified a suitable supervisor, email them to introduce yourself and provide a brief description of your project idea.

Please note: Some staff may have limited capacity to supervise projects, so keep an alternative supervisor in mind to avoid disappointment. You'll need confirmation from a supervisor that they're available before you can advance to the next step in the application process.

4. Apply online

You must have a confirmed supervisor to advance to this step in the application process. Once you have a supervisor, apply for permission to enrol by filling in our coursework research thesis application form. You will need to provide a title and short description of your project - discuss this with your supervisor before completing the form.
The Course Coordinator will decide on applications in consultation with your proposed supervisor and based on your academic record.

5. Enrol in your chosen course

Once we have processed your application, you'll receive an email confirming your permission to enrol and the course code details.
You'll then need to enrol in this course via mySInet. Check the Electronic Course Profile (ECP) for details of your assessment requirements and deadlines.

If you have any queries or experience difficulties with the application process, please email us via adp@uq.edu.au including your name and student number in your message.

Academic Advice

Self Progression Check

You are expected to know and understand your program rules during your enrolment at UQ. You can complete a self-progression check at any time by following the below steps:

Print your studies report from mySI-net using the following steps:
- Log into mySI-net
- Select 'Enrolment & Timetables'
- Select 'Studies Report' in the left-hand menu
- Follow the prompts
Navigate to Programs and Courses and select Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology Faculty.
- Ensure you have selected the year you commenced your program in the top right-hand side and click Change.
- Select your program from the listing
View the program rules to view the requirements for your course e.g. if you need to select a major, if there are advanced level requirements etc.
Select the green courses and requirements on the left-hand menu to access your course list.
Compare your studies report to the course list:
- Tick off the courses you have passed
- Note the courses you are planning to complete in the future
- Ensure you have completed all compulsory and courses towards your major(s)
Compare your completed checklist with the program rules again to make sure you have met all the requirements for your program.

If you are uncertain about your requirements, would like a confirmation of your own check, or have concerns about your study progression, you can request a formal check using the button below. Please attach your self-progression check for review.

Request a progression check