Our building design and drafting courses will show you how theory and practice combine to create residential, industrial and commercial buildings that don’t just look good — they support people’s wellbeing and productivity.

You’ll learn specialist skills in problem solving, project documentation and quality assurance. Upon completion, you’ll have the experience you need to not only create great designs, but to make projects happen and become an effective leader.

Whether you progress from a building design course into a career in building, architecture or design, the practices and methodologies you learn at Swinburne will help you achieve the best results for your clients.

Browse our courses to find detailed course information, application dates, entry requirements, fees, subjects, ATAR requirements and more. 

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    Photomedia graduates capture their lockdown experiences

    Bachelor of Design graduates who majored in photomedia captured their lived experiences of COVID-19 lockdown in a rich collection of images, film, sound, projection and installation art.

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    Friday 14 May 2021
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    • Sustainability

    New research into soil used for building

    Dr Gergana Rusenova commences an Australia-Germany research project into textile-reinforced granular materials that are more sustainable and efficient.

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    Tuesday 30 March 2021

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