ABPL20033 Architectural Technologies 2: Analyse
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
Is ABPL20033 hard?
ABPL20033: Harder. Makes it easier: No final exam. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it’s hard (5 reviews), Reviewers say it takes a lot of time.
What you learn
Construction as a process: how structure, elements, materials, services and comfort strategies fit together.
After it you can
- Analyse how a case-study building is put together
- Link structural principles to building systems
- Document construction details in drawings
What you need first
ABPL10007 or ABPL20036
What it leads to
- ABPL30041 Architectural Technologies 3: Implement
- ABPL30059 Property Case Studies
- ABPL30074 Interior Design Capstone Studio-Retrofit
- PROP30001 Valuation of Land and Buildings
How it’s assessed
Assignments 80%, Quizzes 20%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 5 students on StudentVIP (2010–2024)
- Reviewers say it is fast-paced and content-heavy, and falling behind is easy; regular note-taking in class was the main advice.
- Some felt the lectures did not line up with the assignments, and that Rhino or CAD skills were expected without being taught.
- Views on value are split: a recent reviewer said it teaches construction in a real, tangible way, while older ones found it frustrating.
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Quick answers
- When is ABPL20033 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking ABPL20033?
- Needs ABPL10007 or ABPL20036.
- Does ABPL20033 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 80%, Quizzes 20%.
- Is ABPL20033 hard?
- From 5 student reviews on StudentVIP: Reviewers say it is fast-paced and content-heavy, and falling behind is easy; regular note-taking in class was the main advice.
- What do students say about ABPL20033?
- Reviewers say it is fast-paced and content-heavy, and falling behind is easy; regular note-taking in class was the main advice. Some felt the lectures did not line up with the assignments, and that Rhino or CAD skills were expected without being taught. Views on value are split: a recent reviewer said it teaches construction in a real, tangible way, while older ones found it frustrating.
- How many class hours a week does ABPL20033 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take ABPL20033 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- What can I take after ABPL20033?
- 4 subjects need it first, for example ABPL30041, ABPL30059, ABPL30074, PROP30001.
- Can I rate ABPL20033?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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