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Bachelor

City, City campus
The Bachelor of Medical Science Bachelor of Business is designed to produce graduates who are prepared for scientific practice or business and management in health and medical businesses or institutions.
Duration
4 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
65.40%

Masters (Coursework)

Hawthorn
Cities are growing faster than ever, with over fifty per cent of the world’s population now living in one. Gain the skills and knowledge required to respond to this challenge of mass urbanisation with our Master of Architecture and Urban Design.
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person

Doctorate (PhD)

Caulfield
Monash University has a proud tradition of research excellence, and is committed to providing the highest quality of graduate research education.
Duration
4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
International Tuition Fees
$35,800 per year / $143,200 total
Graduate Satisfaction
74.40%

Doctorate (PhD)

Perth
As a doctoral research degree candidate, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.
Duration
4 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
82.20%

Masters (Coursework)

City, City campus
The Master of Architecture is a focused, professional degree and is required to become a practising architect. It is the second of two degrees, undertaken after the successful completion of the Bachelor of Design in Architecture (C10004) or equivalent.
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
84.00%

Graduate Certificate

Perth
Gain insight into the full range of concepts, methods and practices involved in the specialised field of architectural conservation.
Study Mode
In person, Online
Graduate Satisfaction
77.50%

Masters (Coursework)

Parkville
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is an internationally recognised masters (by research) degree. MPhil candidates work under the guidance of academic supervisors and conduct independent and sustained research that examines a specific problem, issue or topic.
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
76.60%

Bachelor (Honours)

Kensington
This Honours degree gives you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of Industrial Design by undertaking a significant research project.
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
83.80%
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$10,340 per year / $51,700 total
International Tuition Fees
$37,600 per year

Masters (Coursework)

Gold Coast
You will receive a rounded professional architectural education with strength in design-research. You can choose to focus on sustainable design, urban design, history/theory or design practice.
Entry Requirements

Graduates of an approved undergraduate pathway degree in architecture with a minimum GPA equivalent to a Griffith GPA of 5.0 across the second and third years of their undergraduate 3-year degree program will be eligible for admission to the Master of Architecture.

Graduates from the Griffith Bachelor of Architectural Design or Bachelor of Environmental Design (Architecture) who have a GPA of less than 5.0 but no less than 4.5 across the second and third years of study will be considered for entry to the Master of Architecture on the basis of demonstrated achievement in the core second and third year architecture discipline courses. Documented relevant experience may also be considered.

Graduates from the Griffith Bachelor of Architectural Design or Bachelor of Environmental Design (Architecture) with a GPA of less than 4.5 across the second and third years of study in core architecture courses, as well as graduates from other pathway programs in architecture, will be considered for entry on the basis of documented relevant experience (a portfolio and/or study diary covering a minimum six-months) and their academic record. The relevant experience must be explicit.

For international students, admission is subject to meeting the English Language requirements.

Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$28,500 per year / $57,000 total
International Tuition Fees
$35,000 per year / $70,000 total

Architecture Courses overview

Architecture is the art of designing, planning and constructing a building. Architects shape the world around them by creating spaces for people to exist. It involves consideration, creativity, and watching an idea transform from a drawing on a page to a real bricks and mortar construction. As well as designing buildings, architects also research new building techniques and technologies, and increasingly strive to make buildings as environmentally sustainable as possible.

Is architecture for me?

You will be suited to a degree in architecture if you have an eye for aesthetics and the anatomical bones of a building. Those who pursue a career in architecture encompass that well-rounded type of person who can combine style with substance. Your creativity needs to be complimented by a solid work ethic, as well as practicality. Students of architecture will need to complete units in both artistic subjects and scientific subjects.

Study pathway

Those who want to study architecture can take a Bachelor of Architecture or a Bachelor of Architectural Design. Other specialised undergraduate degrees in the field of architecture include Bachelors of Applied Science with a major in architectural science, or a Bachelor of Architectural Computing.

To work as a registered architect you need to complete a master’s qualification. While the road of studies that leads to to becoming an architect is long, the complex nature of the profession requires mastery of many areas.

Upon completion of your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in architecture, you will need to pass an Architectural Practice examination before you can become registered to legally practice architecture in Australia. You will then need to register with the architect’s board in the state or territory in which you wish to work. Each board complies with the National Standard of Competency for Architects in order to ensure safe and professional standards for the built structures in Australia. You can read more about the pathway to registration on the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA) website.

Once you have completed an undergraduate degree in architecture it is possible to further your studies. Graduate certificates, diplomas and master of Architecture offer the skills you need to deepen your practice or focus on a specific area of architecture in depth. Most postgraduate degrees in architecture will last between one and two years studied full time.

You can further cement skills in specific branches of architecture with your postgraduate qualification in fields such as sustainable design, heritage conservation, and more. Most postgrad architecture degrees will combine coursework, research and practical assessments.

Students who wish to go further into academia can pursue a Doctor of Architecture degree.

Employment options

Those with architecture degrees have a wide range of employment options available to them. Qualified architects can work in many different fields of construction, design, property affairs, and more.

Additionally, because architecture degrees combine such diverse branches of learning, those who complete their studies will find that employment in non-architecture fields is also a possibility.

Typical jobs for those with a degree in architecture include:

Architect

Obviously, many people with architecture degrees will be employed in the design, construction and execution of creating buildings (read more).

Sustainable architect

Sustainable architects specialise in creating green and environmentally friendly structures that minimise both their energy output and their impact on the surrounding environment. To achieve this, sustainable architects use energy efficient materials and techniques, and create spaces that work with the ecosystem (read more).

Urban planner

An urban planner considers all the historical, social and spatial factors that influence the interactions that take place between people and their environments. Urban planners consider population sprawl, and how to both manage this and make cities places that allow their inhabitants to flourish (read more).

Conservationist

Those interested in preserving and protecting cultural heritage can work in this field. Research, lobbying, education and prevention conservation are some of the ways people can protect architectural gems for future generations (read more).

Property developer

Also known as real estate development, this broad field involves everything from land sales to renovating and re-leasing existing properties (read more).

Industrial designer

Architectural skills are useful in the process of designing and manufacturing products on a large scale (read more).

Interior designer

Architects are often adept at improving the interior aesthetic of a building (read more).

Specialisations

Technical writer

A technical writer will use their architectural knowledge to communicate instructions of specialised techniques so that anyone can understand them. This job assists in the realisation of architectural visions (read more).

Urban community social development

This specialisation assists growing urban communities in making spaces comfortable and conducive to a pleasant life. There is a specific focus on the social fabrics, cultures and identities within the community.

Theatre design

Achieving the ideal audio and acoustics within a performance space require specialised skills from the architect involved (read more).

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We're thrilled to announce next month (May 2023), we'll be rebranding as Prosple! Our new name will reflect our ongoing rapid global growth and our mission to help every student get the best possible start to their career.

Arup Sydney Office

Take a virtual tour inside Arup's office at Barrack Place, 151 Clarence St, Sydney.

Your ultimate guide to negotiating salary as a fresh grad

You’ve spent years working your way through university. You chose a major, studied hard (hard enough, anyway), got good grades, and earned your degree. Now you’re eager to start your first graduate job — and you’ve got an offer letter on the table.

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