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Architecture

Learn to harness light, space, line, form, and function to shape the built environment. Our degree programme will fully prepare you for a career as an Architectural Technologist or Interior Architect, or even to start your journey to becoming a Registered Architect.

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Learn to develop hands-on architectural skills in engineering, project management, building, drawing and design. Start with our Bachelor of Architectural Studies - it's the beginning of a career in the world of architecture. During the degree you'll choose a specialisation and graduate either as an Architectural Technologist or Interior Architect.

Find out more about the difference between an Architectural Technologist and an Interior Architect.

Keen to keep studying and become a Registered Architect?

The Master of Architecture (Professional) will allow you to develop advanced knowledge of complex architectural and heritage design opportunities in New Zealand, undertake a major research project, and explore what it takes to collaboratively create architectural works that promote ethical and sustainable approaches.

Becoming a Registered Architect

If you wish to become an Architect, you will need to complete an undergraduate architecture degree (or an equivalent) and a two-year Master of Architecture (Professional) to meet the study component of registration with the New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB).

Find out more about becoming a Registered Architect.

Architecture qualifications

Construction, Design

Prepare to work as an Architectural Technologist or Interior Architect or for the further study needed if you want to become a Registered Architect. Build your skills in drawing, computer-aided design, building science, construction and communication, while learning in our new, state-of-the-art facilities, and tailor your degree through a range of elective options.

Duration

3 Years Full-time

5 Years Part-time

Delivery

On campus

Location

Dunedin

Career potential

Architectural Technologist, Design Technician, Draftsperson, Interior Architect

Construction, Design

Deepen your knowledge and understanding of architecture, and progress on your journey towards becoming a Registered Architect. Taught at our custom-built architecture school, the Master of Architecture (Professional) is the only programme of its kind in the South Island.

Duration

2 Years Full-time

4 Years Part-time

Delivery

On campus

Location

Dunedin

Career potential

Architect

Don’t meet the entry requirements?

Don’t meet the entry requirements?

We’ve got certificate pathway options to help you build the skills you need.  

Mila Makasini

Mila Makasini

Having enjoyed art, design and timber/metal workshops at high school, Mila was interested in a career that blended science and creativity. He choose architecture.

How to become a registered architect

How to become a registered architect

It takes five years of study and three-plus year of professional experience.

Discover our School of Architecture 

Get a taste of what it’s like to study this field at Otago Polytechnic:   

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  • Learn first-hand what it’s like to study with us from real students and graduates   
  • Read about our postgraduate research and projects  

School of Architecture

Meet our lecturers

Tobias Danielmeier

Associate Professor
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Contact us

If you’re not sure what to study and would like some guidance, we’re here to help. Feel free to chat to us directly about any questions you may have.