Master of Architecture

Masters (Coursework)

Master the art of architecture in the national capital This course has a unique status as the only postgraduate architecture program in Canberra - one of the world's most internationally recognised and fascinating model design cities.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

2 years full-time

Course Code

913AA.5, 059960J

About this course

Master the art of architecture in the national capital

This course has a unique status as the only postgraduate architecture program in Canberra - one of the world's most internationally recognised and fascinating model design cities. This professionally accredited two-year course focuses on the contemporary issues informing urban architecture and promotes the processes of urbanisation in architectural research.

Accredited under a process administered by the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia, the course will arm you with the professional and intellectual knowledge and skills needed to practice architecture nationally and internationally. You will even fine-tune your expertise in related careers, such as urban design and heritage, and can choose to pursue additional studies leading to a PhD in a range of topics, including architectural history, urban planning or digital architecture.

Study locations

Canberra

What you will learn

understand analytical and theoretical approaches to site, context, program and technologies
propose formal, spatial and programmatic resolutions for major urban scale projects
demonstrate an understanding of the complex and challenging social, ethical, environmental, political and regulatory contexts within which architectural practice is carried out
display an advanced ability to respond to and develop a client brief, scope of work and detailed design proposals up to the start of construction
debate the importance of the interconnections of architecture with its cultural, theoretical, technical and historical contexts.

Career pathways

Architect
Architectural technologist
Architectural heritage specialist
Building designer
Building scientist
Urban designer
Policymaker
Architectural journalist, researcher or educator
BIM modeller
3D renderer
Project manager

Credit for prior study or work

A credit transfer arrangement is available for this course for the following institutions:

Hunan University

Masters of Science in Architecture (31425)

University of Canberra