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.
2026 Quota Subjects
We support the application and selection process for the following quota subjects in 2026:
Undergraduate Subjects
Please check the Handbook for quota selection criteria.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Study Period | Application/Enrolment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABPL30063 | AA Visiting School - Undergraduate | Winter Term | 8 June 2026# |
| ARCH30005 | Design Visualisation: Digital Techniques | Semester 2 | 7 August 2026** |
| ABPL30057 | Asia Pacific Modernities | Semester 2 | 7 August 2026** |
** First come basis.
# 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABPL90438 | Master of Architecture Studio D | Summer Term | 1 December 2025* |
| ABPL90439 | Master of Architecture Studio E | Summer Term | 1 December 2025* |
| ABPL90153 | Complex Building Energy Modelling | Summer Term | 14 January 2026^ |
* Please see the Master of Architecture Studios page for information on studio offerings, balloting, etc.
^ Please refer to the selection criteria on the subject handbook page.
Semester 1
Please check the Handbook for quota selection criteria.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Study Period | Application/Enrolment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABPL90222 | F_Lab: Bespoke Furnitures | Semester 1 | 16 February 2026% # |
| ABPL90331 | Artificial Intelligence in Construction | Semester 1 | 13 March 2026** |
| ABPL90370 | Design Management | Semester 1 | 13 March 2026** |
| ABPL90438 | Design Studio D | Semester 1 (Early-start) | 8 February 2026* |
| ABPL90439 | Design Studio E | Semester 1 (Early-start) | 8 February 2026* |
| ABPL90412 | R_LaB: Made by Robots | Semester 1 | 13 March 2026** |
| ABPL90441 | Urban Futures Studio | Semester 1 | 13 March 2026^ |
* Please see the Master of Architecture Studios page for information on studio offerings, balloting, etc.
** First come basis.
% Personal statement required for application
# Portfolio submission required for application.
^ Please refer to the selection criteria on the subject handbook page.
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 | 08 June 2026# |
| ABPL90442 | International Development Infrastructure | Winter Term | 30 June 2026** |
| ABPL90152 | Bower Studio - Community Development | Winter Term | 01 June 2026% |
| ABPL90319 | GIS In Planning, Design & Development | June | 23 June 2026** |
| ABPL90322 | Human Environments Relations | July | 30 June 2026** |
** First come basis.
# Portfolio submission required for application.
% Personal statement required for application
^ Please refer to the selection criteria on the subject handbook page.
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 | 13 July 2026% # |
| ABPL90309 | Supply Chains in Construction | Semester 2 | 7 August 2026** |
| ABPL90361 | Ex_Lab: Experimental Furniture Futures | Semester 2 | 7 August 2026** |
| ABPL90367 | Critical & Curatorial Practices in Design | Semester 2 | 7 August 2026** |
| ABPL90422 | SI_Lab: Spatial Information | Semester 2 | 7 August 2026** |
| ABPL90441 | Urban Futures Studio | Semester 2 | 7 August 2026^ |
| ABPL90438 | Design Studio D | Semester 2 (Early-start) | 8 July 2026* |
| ABPL90439 | Design Studio E |
Semester 2 (Early-start) | 8 July 2026* |
* Please see the Master of Architecture Studios page for information on studio offerings, balloting, etc.
** First come basis.
% Personal statement required for application
# Portfolio submission required for application.
^ Please refer to the selection criteria on the subject handbook page.
September - November Intensives
Please check the Handbook for quota selection criteria.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Study Period | Application/Enrolment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABPL90454 | Southeast Asia Travelling Studio | November | 2 October 2026^ |
| ABPL90320 | Building Resilient Settlements | November | 17 November 2026** |
** First come basis.
% Personal statement required for application.
^ Please refer to the selection criteria on the subject handbook page.
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)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Selection will occur after the enrolment deadline.
- 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.
- Unsuccessful applicants will be removed from the subject and advised via email.
First In, First Served (Enrolment Order)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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