Quota Subjects

A number of subjects offered by the University are termed 'quota subjects' or 'quota restricted subjects'. These are usually workshops or subjects with a travel component where the capacity for large enrolment is limited by available resources such as workshop space, machinery and accommodation as well as because of the mode of teaching.

This page includes information regarding closing dates and application instructions.

2024 Quota Subjects

We support the application and selection process for the following quota subjects in 2024:

Undergraduate Subjects

Please check the Handbook for quota selection criteria.

Subject Code Subject Name Study Period Application/Enrolment Deadline
ABPL30064 Humanitarian Design Internship Summer Term 27 October 2023^
ABPL30063 AA Visiting School - Undergraduate Winter Term 03 June 2024#
ARCH30005 Design Visualisation: Digital Techniques Semester 2  02 August 2024
ABPL30057 Asia Pacific Modernities Semester 2 02 August 2024

^ Please see the Humanitarian Design Internship webpage for application information.

Portfolio submission required for application.

Graduate Subjects

Summer Term & January - April Intensives

Please check the Handbook for quota selection criteria.

Subject Code Subject Name Study Period Application/Enrolment Deadline
ABPL90437 Master of Architecture Studio C Summer Term 02 January 2024*
ABPL90438 Master of Architecture Studio D Summer Term 8 December 2023*
ABPL90439 Master of Architecture Studio E Summer Term 8 December 2023*
ABPL90153 Complex Building Energy Modelling Summer Term 10 January 2024
ABPL90442 International Development Infrastructure Summer Term 08 January 2024%
ABPL90444 Travelling Studio Japan - Architecture
Quota of 10 - Please contact Nancy Ji for more information
Summer Term 12 November 2023#
ABPL90445 Travelling Studio Japan - Landscape
Quota of 6 - Please contact Jillian Walliss for more information
Summer Term 12 November 2023#%

* Please see the Master of Architecture Studios page for information on studio offerings, balloting, etc.

% Personal statement required for application

# Portfolio submission required for application.

Semester 1

Please check the Handbook for quota selection criteria.

Subject Code Subject Name Study Period Application/Enrolment Deadline
ABPL90370 Design Management Semester 1 08 March 2024
ABPL90222 F_Lab: Bespoke Furnitures Semester 1 05 February 2024#
ABPL90361 Ex_Lab: Experimental Furniture Futures Semester 1 26 February 2024
ABPL90378 DF_Lab: Designing Making Semester 1 26 February 2024
ABPL90412 R_LaB: Made by Robots Semester 1 26 February 2024
ABPL90422 SI_Lab: Spatial Information Semester 1 26 February 2024
ABPL90020 Measured Drawings & Digital Heritage Semester 1 08 March 2024

% Personal statement required for application

# Portfolio submission required for application.

Winter Term & May - July Intensives

Please check the Handbook for quota selection criteria.

Subject Code Subject Name Study Period Application/Enrolment Deadline
ABPL90386 AA Visiting School - Graduate Winter Term 03 June 2024#
ABPL90447 Tonga Travelling Studio Winter Term 13 May 2024%

% Personal statement required for application

# Portfolio submission required for application.

Semester 2

Please check the Handbook for quota selection criteria.

Subject Code Subject Name Study Period Application/Enrolment Deadline
ABPL90222 F_Lab: Bespoke Furnitures Semester 2 01 July 2024#
ABPL90361 Ex_Lab: Experimental Furniture Futures Semester 2 22 July 2024
ABPL90378 DF_Lab: Designing Making Semester 2 24 July 2024
ABPL90412 R_Lab: Made by Robots Semester 2 22 July 2024
ABPL90422 SI_Lab: Spatial Information Semester 2 22 July 2024
ABPL90438 Design Studio D Semester 2 03 July 2024
ABPL90439 Design Studio E Semester 2 03 July 2024
ABPL90364 Industry Based Research - Property Semester 2 02 August 2024
ABPL90331 ICT in Buildings Semester 2 02 August 2024
ABPL90367 Critical & Curatorial Practices in Design Semester 2 02 August 2024
ABPL90304 Flexible Urban Modelling Semester 2 02 August 2024
ABPL90404 Place Making for the Built Environment Semester 2 02 August 2024
ABPL90441 Planning Studio Semester 2 08 July 2024

# Portfolio submission required for application.

September - November Intensives

Please check the Handbook for quota selection criteria.

Subject Code Subject Name Study Period Application/Enrolment Deadline
ABPL90152 Bower Studio - Community Development November 21 October 2024%
ABPL90320 Building Resilient Settlements November 12 November 2024

% Personal statement required for application.


Application and Selection

Selection into quota subjects is generally based on academic merit or enrolment order.  For some subjects, further selection criteria apply.  Please check each subject's Handbook entry for complete selection criteria information.

How to Apply

Competitive Selection (Academic Merit)

  1. Check the subject's Handbook entry to ensure you meet the subject prerequisites. Students should also take in to account any recommended background knowledge mentioned in the Handbook.
  2. Enrol in the subject via your study plan by the enrolment deadline (see above). Students who meet the requisites but are unable to enrol via the portal should contact Stop 1 online, on the phone or in person. Please remember to send emails from your university email account and include your student ID, full name, course, and the requested subject code to be considered for selection.
  3. In cases where students are required to submit additional documentation for selection (e.g. essay, statement of intent, expression of interest, portfolio), these documents should be submitted either to the subject coordinator or via the link on the subject handbook page. Please refer to the relevant University Handbook subject entry for more information.
  4. Selection will occur after the enrolment deadline.
  5. Once selection has been finalised, applicants will receive notification of their application outcome via email. It is expected that the notification will be sent out within 5-10 business days of the enrolment deadline.
  6. Unsuccessful applicants will be removed from the subject and advised via email.

First In, First Served (Enrolment Order)

  1. Check the subject's Handbook entry to ensure you meet the subject prerequisites. Students should also take in to account any recommended background knowledge mentioned in the Handbook.
  2. Enrol in the subject via your study plan by the enrolment deadline (see above). Students who meet the requisites but are unable to enrol via the portal should contact Stop 1 online, on the phone or in person. Please remember to send emails from your university email account and include your student ID, full name, course and the requested subject code to be considered for selection.
  3. Enrolment into a subject selected on a 'First In, First Served' basis is determined by automated quota. Your enrolment confirms your place in the subject. If you choose to withdraw you will be forfeiting your place and may be unable to enrol again. Enrolment will close at 11:59pm on the day of the deadline.

Need enrolment assistance?

Stop 1 provides enrolment and other support to Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Environments and Melbourne School of Design students.