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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's School of Future Environments - the home of our architecture programmes - is a new associate member of the US-based Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) and Association of Australasian Schools of Architecture (AASA).

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.

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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.

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Design and Creative Tech PG Awards

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The 2020 Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies Postgraduate Awards recognise the top honours, master’s and doctoral students who graduated in 2020.

Better recycling = less waste, more jobs

21 Sep, 2020

Investment in New Zealand’s recycling industry will not only reduce waste to landfills, but create jobs as part of our COVID-19 economic recovery.

The Sound of a Quality Education

15 Sep, 2020

PhD scholar in architectural engineering Megan Burfoot says better classroom acoustics will result in better education outcomes.

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Great graduatesPatricia Te WhatuBachelor of Architecture and Future EnvironmentsShe has always loved designing and creating things, says Patricia Te Whatu who is in the first year of a Bachelor of Architecture and Future Environments.She has always loved designing and creating things, says Patricia Te Whatu who is currently in the first year of a Bachelor of Architecture and Future Environments. As one of AUT’s first group of architecture students, Patricia is excited to be part of such a new and innovative programme. It’s a decision she hasn’t regretted.

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.

Great graduatesAzra BanuBachelor of Architecture and Future EnvironmentsShe loves the future focus of AUT’s architecture degree, says Azra Banu who is in the first year of her Bachelor of Architecture and Future Environments.She loves the future focus of AUT’s architecture degree, says Azra Banu who is in the first year of her Bachelor of Architecture and Future Environments. While she is currently completing the first year of her degree, Azra already has a good idea of what she wants to do when she graduates; contribute to the sustainable growth of cities and urban environments around the world.

Great graduatesFrank LiuInterior Designer, Warren + Mahoney ArchitectsMaster of Design
Bachelor of DesignThe studio culture was the highlight of his time at AUT, says art and design alumnus Frank Liu who is now an interior designer at Warren + Mahoney Architects.The studio and community culture was the highlight of his time at AUT, says art and design alumnus Frank Liu who studied a Bachelor of Design in Spatial Design, followed by a Master of Design. After completing his Master of Design in 2018, Frank has now turned his passion for spatial design into a rewarding career; working as an interior designer at Warren + Mahoney Architects.

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.

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