Master of Architecture

1 year: Duration

45,900 AUD: Price

Rolling admission: Start

Rolling admission: Deadline

Master: Degree

Campus: Format

Perth / Australia: Location

The University of Western Australia: School

Program description

Buildings and other structures of various sorts and scales are conceptualized, designed, constructed, and represented in this course. In addition to gaining advanced knowledge and abilities that will prepare you for professions in the creative and varied field of architectural practice, you will learn how to integrate material from a variety of subject areas. The course covers fundamental topics in professional practice, structures, and technology. The design studio units, which serve as the course's main teaching method, are where the content from these subjects is applied.

Through practicum units, you will have the chance to participate in Work Integrated Learning and placements. You will have the chance to complete alternative units, a research project, or a specialization in a related field of competence in addition to the fundamental theoretical and practical courses.

Program structure

For students in Course by Coursework without a Focus Area, take all Core units (60 points) and 36 points of Option units, consisting of up to 24 points from Option Group A, at least 6 points from Option Group B, and at least 6 points from Option Group C.

For students in Course by Coursework with a Focus Area, take all Core units (60 points), all required units from the selected Focus Area (24 points), and 12 points of Option units as specified by the Focus Area.

For students in Course by Coursework and Dissertation, take all Core units (60 points), all units from the Dissertation (24 points), and 12 points of Option units from Group A, B, or C.

Conversion

Students who have not completed a Bachelor of Environmental Design with majors in Architecture or equivalent as recognised by the University, must complete relevant conversion units up to the value of 72 points.

Core (take all units (60 points):

ARCT5601 Architecture Studio 1 (12)
ARCT5602 Architecture Studio 2 (12)
ARCT5603 Architecture Studio 3 (12)
ARCT5701 Environmental Frameworks for Architecture (6)
ARCT5801 Architectural Practice 1: Initiation (6)
ARCT5802 Architectural Practice 2: Technology & Documents (6)
ARCT5803 Architectural Practice 3: Realisation (6)

Option - Group A (students may complete units from Group A to a maximum value of 24 points):

ARCT5202 Detailed Design Studio 2 (12)
ARCT5301 Intensive Architecture Studio 1 (12)
ARCT5302 Intensive Studio 2 (12)
ARCT5502 Independent Design Research (12)

Option - Group B (students without a focus area or dissertation must complete units from Group B to the value of at least 6 points. For these students the total units completed from Groups A, B and C must equal 36 points):

ARCT5513 Near Future Scenarios for a New Architectural Era (6)
ARCT5528 Delivering Good Design (6)
ARCT5529 Forensic Architecture (6)
ARCT5576 Introduction to Architectural Conservation (6)
ARCT5577 Conservation in Cultural Landscapes, Historic Towns and Urban Precincts (6)
ARCT5578 Building Pictures (6)
ARCT5586 Australian Architecture in a Global Setting (6)
ARLA4506 Research Strategies in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Architecture (6)
LACH4505 Critical Theory: 'isms and 'ologies in Landscape Architecture (6)
URBD5803 Sustainability and Cities (6)
URBD5805 Contemporary Urbanism (6)
URBD5807 The Forces that Shape Cities (6)

Option - Group C (students without a focus area or dissertation must complete units from Group C to the value of at least 6 points. For these students the total units completed from Groups A, B and C must equal 36 points):

ARCT4585 Living Architecture (6)
ARCT5510 Housing (6)
ARCT5518 BIM Workflows (6)
ARCT5520 Drawing Resilience (6)
ARCT5521 Empowering Communities Through Design (6)
ARCT5536 Photo Real Rendering (6)
ARCT5575 Practical Building Conservation (6)
ARCT5580 Advanced Architectural Animation (6)
ARCT5589 Furniture Design (6)
ARCT5590 Architectural Studies (6)
ARCT5593 Furniture: from prototype to production (6)
ARCT5885 Bio-Based Materials in Global Settings (6)
BLDG5000 BIM Authors (6)
BLDG5300 BIM Sustainability (6)
LAWS5398 Construction Law (6)
WILG5001 Work Integrated Learning Internship Program (6)

Option - Dissertation (for students completing the course by coursework and dissertation, take all units in this group (24 points) and select additional unit(s) from Groups A, B and/or C to the value of 12 points):

ARCT5010 Independent Research Part 1 (6)
ARCT5011 Independent Research Part 2 (12)
ARLA4506 Research Strategies in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Architecture (6)

Price

Tuition fee — 45,900 AUD per course.

Requirements for applicants

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have

a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent.

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

English competency

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

For more information on requirements, please contact your Edumapple manager.

About the university

With a founding purpose to "advance the prosperity and welfare of communities," the University of the State was established in 1911 and opened its doors in 1913 to a small student body of 184. More than 28,000 students hailing from 115 different countries are now enrolled.

In the realms of education, research, and student success, UWA has been at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations since its inception. However, a university is more than just a place to get a degree and do research.

Throughout Western Australia, the country, and the globe, UWA has played an important role in advancing knowledge, culture, and the economy for over a century.

As the sole institution in Western Australia to be ranked in the top 100 globally, UWA has earned praise for its creative curricula, strong ties to local businesses, dedication to the student experience, and groundbreaking research.

Choosing to study at UWA means becoming a member of a community that has a reputation for leading good change, both locally and globally. You will also become part of a network of dedicated and innovative leaders who are determined to make a difference.