Master of Architecture (Professional)

at Unitec Institute Of Technology

Courses and timetables

Compulsory courses

Level 8
 

• Research Methods (ARCH8011)15 credits (0.125 EFTS)
  To develop the capability for devising and conducting an independent architectural research project.
• Studio (ARCH8121)15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS)
  To develop capability in the design of complex architectural projects included in the generality of urban, industrial, and city fringe architectures, with particular reference to highrise, long- span and large-volume typologies.
• Studio (ARCH8122)30.0 credits (0.25 EFTS)
  To develop capability in the design of complex architectural projects included in the generality of urban, industrial, and city fringe architectures, with particular reference to highrise, long- span and large-volume typologies.
• Architectural Theory (ARCH8311)15 credits (0.125 EFTS)
  To develop capability in the analysis and critical evaluation of the ideas of architecture and urban design as represented in texts, drawings and buildings.
• Architectural Technology (ARCH8411)15 credits (0.125 EFTS)
  To explore, in depth, the construction, structure and associated services requirements of unconventional, extreme, or innovative architectural projects.
• Professional Business Management (ARCH8511)15 credits (0.125 EFTS)
  To critically examine the strategic management of architectural businesses, and their business management models.
• Year 2A Work Experience 120 Hours (ARCHWE803)
• 0.0 credits (0 EFTS)To record the work experience hours required for completing the Master of Architectiure (Professional) programme.
• Year 2B Work Experience 120 Hours (ARCHWE804)0.0 credits (0 EFTS)
  To record the work experience hours required for completing the Master of Architectiure (Professional) programme.

Level 9
 

• Year 1A Work Experience 120 Hours (ARCHWE801)0.0 credits (0 EFTS)
  To record the work experience hours required for completing the Master of Architectiure (Professional) programme.
• Year 1B Work Experience 120 Hours (ARCHWE802)0.0 credits (0 EFTS)
  To record the work experience hours required for completing the Master of Architectiure (Professional) programme.

Admission requirements
 

For this programme, you will need the following:
 

1. A recognised Bachelor's degree in the discipline of architecture, with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher in all Level 7 courses;
   OR
2. A professional qualification in a relevant discipline, recognised as being equivalent to the above.
3. A minimum of 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing)

If English is not your first language, you are required to have one or more of the following:
 

• Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance

• Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency

• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

Don't meet the requirements? We also accept:
 

• Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special admission.

ANNUAL TUITION FEES
 

Domestic/NZ students

$8,000 (NZD)
(Approximate fees only - includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF) levy. Your final study costs depends on a number of factors including the courses you select to study)

International students
 

$26,920 (NZD)

Save $5,000 (NZD) on your first year with the International Student Study Grant.

CAREER OPTIONS
 

• Architect working in a range of settings