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Master of Architecture

ProviderThe University of Melbourne
Course code: SIA-201222UniversityStudy area: Architecture and BuildingCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

The Master of Architecture aims to provide you with: Highly developed skills to manage an architectural practice and lead or work within cross-discipline project teams A sustainable outlook with the ability to use new materials and technologies to create environmentally sustainable buildings A grounding in architectural history, theory and technology that leads to the creation of innovative architecture. Students undertake a sequence of intensive design studios culminating in a research thesis. In the studios, students cover architectural design in the context of the creative invention of architectural futures, integrating aesthetic, technological, programmatic, environmental and social issues in the production of buildings. Students can take elective subjects in areas such as digital architecture, history and conservation, production, practice and sustainability, and society and culture.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

An undergraduate degree in any discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent)

  • A personal statement of up to 500 words, outlining relevant prior study and work experience, and motivation to undertake the course
  • A design portfolio
  • One design studio subject and one art/architecture/built environment/design history subject at the undergraduate level, or equivalent.
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Past Offers

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesMalaysia
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelMaster degree
Offer fieldsAccounting and Finance
1
MalaysiaBachelor background
Master of Management (Accounting and Finance)Master degree · Accounting and Finance · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.26/4.0strong band · approx. top 15-20%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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