Bachelor of Architectural Studies - Architecture History and Theory

Victoria University of Wellington

Explore architecture from a cultural and historical angle. Discover how and why we design buildings and spaces within a political and social context. You’ll investigate the history of architecture in New Zealand and worldwide, studying its origins and the influence architecture has had on society now and in the past.The Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) is a three-year undergraduate degree that gives you the knowledge and practical skills you need to start your journey towards a career in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, or interior architecture.Study alongside Building Science students in the first year, giving you a basic understanding of the principles and theory behind the built environment.Gain a solid grounding in a range of subjects from design, technology, and architectural history to environmental science, theory, and urban design.The insights you gain will help you make an informed choice when it’s time to pick your major at the end of the year. You can choose from Architecture, Architecture History and Theory, Interior Architecture, and Landscape Architecture.

Wellington Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation