Architecture

Study architecture with us and learn to design built environments that recognise indigenous values and address Auckland's rapid population growth, as well as global issues like housing affordability, global warming and homelessness.

AUT has a long tradition of offering programmes focused on the built environment, and we've recently added architecture to our suite of programmes.

Undergraduate programmes

Undergraduate study in architecture will give you a solid grounding in your chosen area.

Bachelor's degree

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Postgraduate programmes

Postgraduate study in architecture will build on your knowledge and expertise in your area of interest.

Research in architecture

AUT researchers work on projects across the built environment, in New Zealand and around the world.

Our Future Environments Research Network (FERN) is a great place to collaborate on projects, and work with graduates and architects to create meaningful change in the built environment.

News

A section of the newly-established Architectural Engineering Lab at AUT.

Techweek 2020 AUT playlist launched

30 Jun, 2020

Techweek 2020 comes to life as a virtual event post COVID-19 lockdown.

Civilisation and imagined futures

16 Jun, 2020

Professor Charles Walker has reflected on the challenge of educating for imagined futures in light of COVID-19 and NZ’s own experience of lock down.

New school on the block

03 Dec, 2019

At the beginning of next year, AUT will open its new School of Future Environments.

AUT gets 5 QS stars in all categories

13 Nov, 2019

AUT has received the maximum five stars for the first time in every category according to the global education analysts QS in their recent results.

How do buildings affect mental health?

17 Oct, 2019

Why neuro-architecture matters and how it can largely affect the way we design and create our surrounding environments.

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Great graduatesMegan BurfootDoctor of Philosophy
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)How can architects and engineers achieve the right acoustic environment for the buildings they create? That is the interesting topic Megan Burfoot is exploring.How can architects and engineers achieve the right acoustic environment for the buildings they create? That is the interesting topic Megan Burfoot is investigating for her Doctor of Philosophy in architectural engineering. She has always been passionate about architecture and engineering, Megan says.

Great graduatesSophie RobertsLandscape Designer, Terrain NYC, New York CityBachelor of DesignAUT has propelled her out into the world, says spatial design alumna Sophie Roberts who is now working at Terrain NYC in New York City.AUT has propelled her out into the world, says spatial design alumna Sophie Roberts who is now working at Terrain NYC in New York City. She got the sought-after internship through the AUT Internz International Scholarship Programme. Sophie has always been interested in spatial design, and the highlight of her time at AUT was working in the spatial design studio.

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Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies
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