Master of Architecture

Masters (Coursework)

Discover the art of creating innovative structures with the Master of Architecture (MArch). Build your expertise in contemporary design, exploring how you can make a difference to global built environment challenges. This degree equips you with skills to advance built environment design, address sustainability issues, and learn about new materials and technologies.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

2 - 3 years full-time, 6 - 6 years part-time

Course Code

MC-ARCH

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

About this course

OverviewCourse overview

Discover the art of creating innovative structures with the Master of Architecture (MArch). Build your expertise in contemporary design, exploring how you can make a difference to global built environment challenges.

This degree will equip you with the skills to advance built environment design. Become a registered architect and learn in studio-based classes that mimic the work environment in a real design practice. You'll address sustainability issues and learn about new materials, advanced technologies, and innovative approaches to creating environmentally sustainable buildings.

The Master of Architecture (M Arch) will provide you with:

Highly developed skills to manage an architectural practice and lead or work within cross-discipline project teams
A solid foundation in architectural history, theory, sustainable practice and technology
Access to a range of industry connections and opportunities to develop real-world experience

Entry requirements

Pathways into the Master of Architecture

The Master of Architecture is designed to be adapted to your experience. Whether you are continuing with your undergraduate architecture studies or looking to change career directions, the degree can be tailored to suit you.

2 year: 200-point program

Who is it for: Students with an undergraduate degree who have completed an architecture major.
Intake periods: Start-year (February) and mid-year (July)
Flexible study options: Part-time available

3 year: 300-point program

Who is it for: Students with a non-architecture undergraduate degree.
Intake periods: Start-year (February) only
Flexible study options: Part-time only available from second year.
Additional requirements: The Melbourne School of Design offer a range of subject options to support you in meeting the prerequisite requirements for your application. Find out more information on entry requirements.

Study locations

Parkville

What you will learn

Course overview

Overview

Discover the art of creating innovative structures with the Master of Architecture (MArch). Build your expertise in contemporary design, exploring how you can make a difference to global built environment challenges.

This degree will equip you with the skills to advance built environment design. Become a registered architect and learn in studio-based classes that mimic the work environment in a real design practice. You'll address sustainability issues and learn about new materials, advanced technologies, and innovative approaches to creating environmentally sustainable buildings.

The Master of Architecture (M Arch) will provide you with:

Highly developed skills to manage an architectural practice and lead or work within cross-discipline project teams
A solid foundation in architectural history, theory, sustainable practice and technology
Access to a range of industry connections and opportunities to develop real-world experience

Career pathways

Discover the art of creating innovative structures with the Master of Architecture (MArch). Build your expertise in contemporary design, exploring how you can make a difference to global built environment challenges.

This degree will equip you with the skills to advance built environment design. Become a registered architect and learn in studio-based classes that mimic the work environment in a real design practice. You'll address sustainability issues and learn about new materials, advanced technologies, and innovative approaches to creating environmentally sustainable buildings.

The Master of Architecture (M Arch) will provide you with:

Highly developed skills to manage an architectural practice and lead or work within cross-discipline project teams
A solid foundation in architectural history, theory, sustainable practice and technology
Access to a range of industry connections and opportunities to develop real-world experience

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Architecture & Building courses at University of Melbourne.

76.6%

Overall satisfaction

81.4%

Skill scale

65.3%

Teaching scale

81.2%

Employed full-time

$62.5k

Average salary

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