Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Bachelor of Information Technology

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Monash University

Program Overview

If you love both sketching floor plans and building digital tools, the Bachelor of Architectural Studies and Bachelor of Information Technology at Monash could be your perfect fit. Over four years, you’ll explore spatial design challenges in studios while also gaining hands-on skills in coding, systems thinking, and digital technologies — blending creativity and tech fluency in ways that really make you stand out.

Curriculum Structure:
Year 1: You’ll start by getting to grips with the basics of both architecture and IT. In architecture studios, you’ll begin sketching ideas and exploring how spaces work in society, while IT units like Introduction to Programming will get you thinking like a developer. Expect a mix of studio and computer lab time, discovering how design and technology can shape the world.

Year 2: Your architectural skills deepen with units such as Architectural Performance Studies, where you evaluate how buildings interact with their environments. At the same time, your IT stream lets you focus on a major like Software Development or Business Information Systems. You’ll begin to notice natural connections between form and function, and how data and digital tools can enhance your design thinking.

Year 3: Things get more hands-on and complex. In architecture, you might explore theory and communication through units like Positions and Dialogues. Meanwhile, your IT studies push you to solve real-world problems, whether that’s building interactive systems or tackling cybersecurity challenges. This year is about seeing the links between creative ideas and practical tech solutions.

Year 4: Everything comes together in your capstone project, where you apply both your architectural insight and IT skills. You might model an urban space with custom software or design an app that helps teams collaborate on projects. By the end, you’ll have a portfolio that shows off your creativity and technical know-how, ready for a career in a wide range of industries.

Focus Areas: Architectural theory and studio practice — Digital systems and software development — Creative problem solving through tech

Learning Outcomes: Graduates leave thinking like both a designer and a technologist, able to analyse built environments, build digital tools, communicate ideas clearly, and adapt to rapidly changing professional landscapes.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation): Completing this double degree gives you two qualifications — a Bachelor of Architectural Studies and a Bachelor of IT. Plus, the architecture component sets you up for Monash’s accredited Master of Architecture if you want to pursue registration as a professional architect.

Reputation (Employability): Monash has a global reputation for strong creative and technical programs. Its architecture courses rank in the world’s top 100 in QS subject rankings, and its IT programs are among Australia’s leading tech degrees — giving your CV real weight when you step into the workforce.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

This Monash double degree is all about blending creative architectural thinking with practical tech skills, giving you real preparation for life after graduation. From collaborative design studios—where you tackle real social and spatial challenges with your peers—to hands-on IT projects that let you build software, games, apps, or systems, you’re always creating and applying skills, not just memorising theory. In the built-environment part of the degree, you’ll work in studio settings on real design problems, just like professionals do. By your final year, you’ll bring together everything you’ve learned in a capstone project that shows off both your architectural and IT abilities. By the time you graduate, you’re not just ready for a job—you’ve already done work that feels like the work you’ll do in your career: shaping cities, building tech, and solving real-world problems.

Here’s a closer look at the hands-on opportunities you’ll get:

Studio-based architectural learning: Work in small teams on real design projects, exploring social, environmental, and spatial issues with guidance from academics and industry professionals.
Final-year capstone project: Bring together your architectural knowledge and IT skills in a unique, applied project that mirrors real interdisciplinary work.
Choice of IT majors: Dive into fields like Games and Immersive Media, Software Development, Business Information Systems, or Applied Cybersecurity, gaining practical experience through hands-on projects.
Digital tools in architecture: Use modern modelling techniques and software that directly influence your design thinking, planning, and future-focused building solutions.
Pathway to professional practice: Completing this degree guarantees entry to Monash’s accredited Master of Architecture, where you can continue with advanced studios and professional preparation.

This double degree isn’t just about theory—it’s about doing, making, and building things that truly matter in both the tech world and the built environment.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduating from the Bachelor of Architectural Studies & Bachelor of Information Technology at Monash University means stepping into a world where creativity meets technology. You’ll finish your degree with a solid understanding of how spaces are designed and built — and with real, hands-on digital skills that today’s employers value. Graduates often find themselves in roles like BIM modeller, urban modeller, app or game designer, or geospatial analyst, with the flexibility to move between architecture, tech, and design-driven careers.

Here’s what that could look like for you:

Career-focused support
From the very start, Monash’s Careers and Employability services help you explore your options, polish your resume, practise interviews, and connect with employers through events and workshops. You’re never figuring it out alone — there’s support built in to help you succeed.

Real-world experience
Your degree culminates in a capstone project that blends architectural thinking with IT skills. It’s your chance to create something tangible — a portfolio-ready showcase that demonstrates exactly what you can do in the real world.

Industry connections and innovation
Monash’s enterprise ecosystem connects you to research, commercial projects, and innovation hubs, giving you opportunities to build networks and work on projects that truly matter in professional settings.

Built-in skill edge
You won’t just graduate with technical know-how — you’ll leave with problem-solving, collaboration, and digital project experience, skills that employers across architecture, technology, and creative sectors actively look for.

Flexible IT specialisations
Within your IT studies, you can focus on areas that match your interests and strengths, from software development and cybersecurity to business systems or games and immersive media.

Further academic options
After completing this double degree, you have plenty of choices. Many students continue on to the Master of Architecture at Monash — an accredited professional degree and a key step toward becoming a registered architect in Australia and internationally.

Or, if your passion leans more toward technology, the IT component gives you a strong foundation for postgraduate study in areas like advanced computing, data science, cybersecurity, or immersive media. Either way, you’ll be building on a unique mix of spatial and digital expertise, opening doors to a career path that fits you perfectly.