Master of Architecture

Structure & subjects (12)
 

You must complete the following subjects:
 

• Contemporary Theory of Architectural Design and Urbanism

• Architectural Practice: Management and Procurement

• Architecture and Urbanism Studio: Designing the City-Region

• Architecture and Urbanism Studio: Global Cities

• Architecture and Urbanism Studio: High Performance Building

• Design Practice Futures and Frameworks

• Design Systems for Environmental Sustainability

• Design Thesis Research and Development

• Digital Design and Intelligent Construction

• Architecture and Urbanism: Design Thesis Studio

• Creating AR and VR for Design

• Building Services
   

City Planning Option (2)

You may choose one of the following two subjects dependant on program sequence:
 

• Urban Design and Place Making Principles

• Infrastructure and City Economics
   

General Electives
 

You may choose 2 electives from the University’s list of available postgraduate subjects.

International applicants (undergraduate degree awarded outside of Australia)

A combination of qualifications deemed to be equivalent to a standard Australian bachelor degree in Architecture with a credit average (GPA 2.0/4.0 or 5.0/7.0) AND a high-quality portfolio of design work.

Portfolio requirements

The portfolio should be a single A4 pdf file, no larger than 10MB (no page limit provided the file size is met), containing graphic and three dimensional architecture, design, and/or other creative work, including evidence of relevant professional experience (if applicable). Images should be accompanied with text to explain what is shown and when it was made, and clarify if any of the work is not your own (for example, produced by you as a member of a group). A cover page should be included. Portfolios will be evaluated on the basis of work which shows high-quality architectural and design ability, demonstration of conceptual depth, demonstration of technical skill and communication abilities, and the overall graphic layout and clarity of the portfolio document.

The below fees are based on the total estimated program fee divided by the number of standard full-time semesters required to complete the program. Fees may vary based on which subjects are selected and the number of subjects enrolled in for each semester.
 

Semester program fee:
 

• Students commencing study : $22,629* per semester average
   

Total program fee:
 

• Students commencing study : $90,515

This master's program academically prepares the graduate to acquire the requisite work experience to gain eligibility towards the professional status of architect in Australia or overseas. Professional status is governed at the State level in Australia. Professional registration overseas is governed by the relevant professional authority.
 

This master's program enables graduates to enter the architecture profession in a variety of careers including architectural firms, government, construction, development, infrastructure and planning industries both in Australia and around the world.
 

The strategic thinking, visual creativity, public engagement, design and technology skills, strategic management and entrepreneurial outlook developed in this degree also provides graduates with a wide range of career opportunities in the creative industries . Many architectural graduates establish careers in design studios, virtual design, web and graphic design, fashion, advertising, industrial design, arts management and the visual arts.
 

The Master of Architecture also prepares graduates for a pathway into higher education. The research dissertation offers a level of academic work in a student portfolio that is typically acceptable in applications for doctoral studies.