Masters (Coursework)
You must have one of the following:
2 year programCurrent QUT Architecture degree graduands
Current QUT Architecture graduands from a design single or double degree with a GPA of 4.5 or better will automatically receive an offer within three weeks of course completion.
1 year programCurrent QUT Architectural Studies graduands
Current QUT Architectural Studies graduands from a design honours degree will automatically receive an offer within three weeks of course completion.
Australian qualifications
2-year program
You can apply if you have a completed recognised 3-year architectural design bachelor program that leads to an Australian AACA accredited masters course with a GPA of 4.5 (or equivalent).
Successful completion of one of the following QUT courses:
1-year program
Successful completion of QUT's DE42 Bachelor of Design (Honours) (Architectural Studies).
Prior to 2023 graduates of QUT's DE42 Bachelor of Design (Honours) (Architectural Studies) can progress into the Master of Architecture (DE80) one year program.
From 2023 graduates of QUT's DE42 Bachelor of Design (Honours) (Architectural Studies) can progress into the Master of Architecture (DE83) one year program.
International qualifications
A completed recognised 3-year architectural design bachelor program with a GPA of 4.5 (or equivalent) and with approved portfolio of design work.
If you are applying on this basis you must submit prior course information and a digital portfolio. Refer to the application and documentation requirements for details.
Application and documentation requirements
Your portfolio prior course content and your academic transcripts will be assessed to determine if you have met the course learning outcomes comparable to QUT's Bachelor of Design (Honours) (Architectural Studies). Submit the following with your application:
Your portfolio should not include samples of design projects completed for professional work (university studies only).
Portfolios must be in English and submitted in digital form (preferably PDF) with your application.
The course is a two-year Master of Architecture.
The Master of Architecture builds upon your undergraduate architectural knowledge providing you with advanced understanding in architectural design and research contextual studies technology and science and studies for professional practice.
Throughout your course you'll learn from practicing architects and leading researchers with strong local and international industry connections.
Our curriculum employs a strong focus on sustainable systems and the application of advanced digital design tools to address sustainability at every stage of the architectural process.
Upon graduating you'll meet the academic requirements for membership of the Australian Institute of Architects. Graduates who have also completed two years of practical architectural experience of which at least one year is postgraduate architectural experience will be eligible to undertake the Architectural Practice Examination enabling you to be eligible for registration with any Board of Architects in Australia.
Graduates of the Master of Architecture meet the academic requirements for membership of the Australian Institute of Architects. Graduates who have also completed two years of practical architectural experience of which at least one year is postgraduate architectural experience will be eligible to undertake the Architectural Practice Examination which will enable the graduate if successful to be eligible for registration with any Board of Architects in Australia.
To meet the course requirements for this course you must complete a total of 192 credit points made up of:
The four design studio units form the cornerstone of this course and emphasise authentic learning by doing collaborative approaches to knowledge building and project-based approaches to learning.
To meet the course requirements for this course you must complete a total of 192 credit points made up of:
The four design studio units form the cornerstone of this course and emphasise authentic learning by doing collaborative approaches to knowledge building and project-based approaches to learning.