Course overview
The Master of Architecture combined with the Master of Urban Design creates professionals who can design buildings, public and private spaces with an understanding of the city within the context of social, environmental and economic concerns. The program aims to provide you with: a sustainable outlook with the ability to use new materials and technologies to create environmentally sustainable buildings the ability to draw on studies within urban design to develop knowledge for the design of interconnected infrastructure for our towns and cities a grounding in architectural history and theory and technology that leads to the creation of innovative architecture.
Course record
CRICOS
00116K
Studies in Australia
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Entry requirements
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Postgraduate entry
- A three-year undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline (architecture, landscape architecture or urban planning/design) with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent) and
- One art/architecture/built environment/design history subject at undergraduate level, or equivalent and
- A personal statement of up to 500 words outlining relevant prior study and work experience, and motivation to undertake this course. A three-year undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline (architecture, landscape architecture or urban planning/design) with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent) and One art/architecture/built environment/design history subject at undergraduate level, or equivalent and A design portfolio and A personal statement of up to 500 words outlining relevant prior study and work experience, and motivation to undertake this course.
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
View English requirementPast offer reference
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Campuses & intake dates
- Parkville

