Master of Architecture

What is this course about?

Around the world, the role of the architect is increasingly to move seamlessly, and with agility and expertise, between different environmental and design disciplines in different cultural and climatic contexts, and to make sense of, and create the contemporary world. It is with this in mind that our Master of Architecture program has been developed.

The Master of Architecture is a 2-year full-time program, consisting of 96 credit points or 24 credit points per semester. The program centres on design studios, with students completing one per semester in the areas of:

• Urban Architecture;
• Sustainable Architecture;
• Digital Architecture; and a
• Graduation Studio.

The studios are structured to respond to the critical issues facing contemporary architectural design and draw on the extensive areas of expertise across a range of design disciplines. Each studio is supported by taught units in history and theory, advanced architectural technologies and practice. Between them, the studios and core support units make up 78 credit points within the program, leaving 18 credit points (usually three units of study) for you choose from a wide range of elective units in order to extend your knowledge and skills into other related areas.

Program Director: Associate Professor Glen Hill

Admission requirements

Students must have completed the Bachelor of Design in Architecture or such other equivalent Architecture degree as determined by the Faculty.

Students who have completed the Bachelor of Design in Architecture at the University of Sydney must have completed the Master of Architecture prerequisite unit of study and have a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65.

Students who have completed an equivalent degree to the Bachelor of Design in Architecture at another university, require a distinction (75% or equivalent) average over the final two years of their degree.

Applicants without the above marks may submit a portfolio representative of their years of study and undertake either professional work experience, field study in relation to architecture, international exchange units or a postgraduate qualification in a related discipline.

Work experience recommendations
It is recommended no longer compulsory) that students complete at least 18 weeks of documented work experience prior to undertaking the final year of the Master of Architecture.

Registration as an Architect requires at least two years of documented professional experience, at least one of which must be after completing the Master of Architecture.

Document Certification
All applications must be accompanied by original transcripts (exception for University of Sydney students) and evidence of residency status (ie. Justice of the Peace or solicitor/barrister certified birth certificate or passport). For further information please visit the Admissions page.

Please see the following link for our Certification Policy Page.
Original documents can also be sighted and certified immediately at the student Administration Centre on campus.

Professional recognition
Graduates of the Master of Architecture program are entitled to register as architects with the NSW Architects Registration Board, subject to obtaining approved practical experience and passing an architectural practice examination. The combined program of Bachelor of Design in Architecture/Master of Architecture is recognised by the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) and the Commonwealth Association of Architects.

Student Exchange
Student exchange is available for one semester within the first 3 semesters, however all students must complete the fourth semester at the University of Sydney.

Course structure

Student works

Below, you can see some examples of work created by students previously enrolled in this course. Click here to view more works from students undertaking this course.

How to apply

Local students

• Application deadline: 30 November (March semester), 31 May (July semester)
• Late applications may be considered if there are available places.
• Commonwealth Supported Places are limited.
• Online applications can be completed through courses online.
  Begin your application.

International students

• Application deadline: 31 October (March semester), 30 April (July semester)
• Online applications can be completed through courses online.
  Begin your application.

Enquiries

Enquiries about the Master of Architecture can be made via email or telephone to:
Anne-Marie Leo, , +61 2 9351 2686.

Useful links

• Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) for information about the architecture profession.
• Student Organised Network for Architecture (SONA)
• NSW Architects Registration Board
• News & Events at the Faculty of Architecture