Master of Architecture

Masters (Coursework)

This degree operates with a series of studios with projects that emphasise research, design and vision. Your work is defined by industry practice, surveying the social, environmental, practical and aesthetic needs of the brief, working within the wider context of architectural theory and philosophy.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

2 years full-time

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Aug

Domestic Fees

$36,000 total

About this course

This degree operates with a series of studios with projects that emphasise research, design and vision. Your work is defined by industry practice, surveying the social, environmental, practical and aesthetic needs of the brief, working within the wider context of architectural theory and philosophy.

Entry requirements

For admission to the Master of Architecture, you need to hold

a Bachelor of Design in Architecture, or
a Bachelor of Architecture and Environments or
an equivalent from another university.

Bachelor of Design in Architecture

Students who have completed the Bachelor of Design in Architecture at the University of Sydney need to have completed the Master of Architecture prerequisite unit of study BDES3025 (Architectural Professional Practice) and have a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65.

Bachelor of Architecture and Environments

Students who have completed the Bachelor of Architecture and Environments at the University of Sydney need to have completed the Master of Architecture prerequisite unit of study BDES3025 (Architectural Professional Practice), have a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65, and are required to submit a portfolio.

Equivalent undergraduate architecture degree

Students who have completed an equivalent undergraduate architecture degree at another university will need a credit average (65 percent or equivalent) over the final two years of their degree, and must submit a portfolio of work to the school and/or demonstrate practical experience.

Study locations

Camperdown/Darlington

Career pathways

The Master of Architecture, preceded by the Bachelor of Design in Architecture, Bachelor of Architecture and Environments or another equivalent degree, is recognised by both the Australian Institute of Architects and the Commonwealth Association of Architects.

Becoming a registered architect will open the world to graduates as the work of architects is no longer confined by geography.

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as an architect with the NSW Architects Registration Board, after additionally completing the requisite amount of practical experience and successfully completing the Architectural Practice Examination.

How to apply

Prepare your portfolio

You will need to submit a portfolio showcasing your academic work and/or work experience. It should include:

your best undergraduate projects (English translation, if required), to display your designer and design communication skills,
any relevant work experience. This can include group projects, ensuring you clearly outline your tasks and contribution.

Portfolios should:

be 1 file only in PDF format under 10MB
be no longer than 15 digital A3 or A4 pages,
have clear document titles documents titled with labels that indicate their contents,
clearly labelled 'Portfolio' with your application number and full name

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Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Architecture & Building courses at University of Sydney (USYD).

74.3%

Overall satisfaction

81%

Skill scale

65%

Teaching scale

86.1%

Employed full-time

$70.1k

Average salary

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