OpenMaster degree (coursework)Creative Arts

Master of Philosophy (Architecture, Design and Planning)

ProviderUniversity of Sydney
Course code: SIA-214684UniversityStudy area: Creative ArtsData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

The Master of Philosophy (Architecture, Design and Planning) allows a candidate to undertake research and advanced specialisation in any of the areas of scholarship and research undertaken by the School. Students are required to complete some coursework as part of their candidature. This course is for students with a Bachelors degree with honours or a Masters degree in architecture, design, or related fields. Its ideal for those seeking to pursue advanced research and specialisation, aiming for leadership roles in academia, design practice, or industry.

Course record

CRICOS

00026A; 01019C

Studies in Australia

Entry requirements

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

Postgraduate entry

  • To be eligible for admission to the Master of Philosophy (Architecture, Design and Planning), you must have completed the equivalent of one of the following in a subject area related to your proposed research area: bachelors degree with first class or second class honours or, masters degree These criteria constitute the minimum requirements for eligibility and do not guarantee admission. That remains at the discretion of the relevant supervisors and departments, and access to supervision remains highly competitive. The University must certify that there are sufficient supervisory and other resources and facilities available to enable your candidature to be completed successfully.
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

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.

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Past offer reference

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

Scored cases
Source countriesChina · Malaysia
Common pathwayBachelor background · Foundation background
Target levelMaster degree · Bachelor degree
Offer fieldsBiological Science · -
1
MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of ScienceBachelor degree · Biological Science · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.96/4.0top band · approx. top 5%
2
MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of ScienceBachelor degree · Biological Science · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 4.0/4.04.00 · top band · approx. top 5%
3
IndonesiaBachelor background
Master of CommerceMaster degree · Business Analytics · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.75/4.0top band · approx. top 5-10%
4
ChinaBachelor background
Master of Computer ScienceMaster degree · - · In Australia
percentage guessPercentage 66.3%lower band · approx. top 30-35%
5
ChinaBachelor background
Master of CommerceMaster degree · In Australia
percentage guessPercentage 66.3%lower band · approx. top 30-35%

Campuses & intake dates

  • Camperdown/Darlington