Course: Master of Architecture (913AA)

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Award: Master of Architecture
Course Level: 04
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Design
University Admissions Centre (UAC) Course Code: 885926
CRICOS Code: 059960J
Offered Locations and Delivery Modes:

• UC Bruce Campus
  • Full Time, Face-to-Face - Convener: Prof Stephen Frith (Ph: +61 2 6201 2045)
  • Part Time, Face-to-Face - Convener: Prof Stephen Frith (Ph: +61 2 6201 2045)

Introduction

The Master of Architecture degree provides a professionally accredited, postgraduate level qualification for candidates whose first degree is the Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of Canberra or equivalent.

The Master of Architecture has unique status as the only postgraduate architecture program in Australia's National Capital Canberra, an internationally recognised model design city. The course has a strong design studio ethos complemented by and integrated with studies in technology, history and theory. Students engage in a range of discrete design electives that provide special opportunity for self-determined development including collaborative interdisciplinary studios, professional placements associated with design or research projects, overseas study programs, history, theory and curatorial studies and architecture master classes. Students are encouraged to take advantage of research opportunities including those that might align with the Canberra story.

There is significant professional and community engagement in the form of sponsored projects and opportunity to engage in study with other design postgraduate students in interior architecture, landscape architecture and industrial design. Master of Architecture students can also complete a Master of Digital Design at the University of Canberra, with only one additional semester, by integrating their elective program.

On completion of the Master of Architecture award a student will have enhanced and developed their architectural skills and expertise to a professionally accredited standard, as determined by the Board of Architects of the ACT and the Australian Institute of Architects, who accredit and recognise the degree.

The Master of Architecture is a stand-alone course. Students with degrees other than Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of Canberra or equivalent may apply, but may be subject to a bridging program and/or the submission of a portfolio of work before admission to the Master of Architecture program.

Full-time domestic students in this course may be eligible for student income support in the form of Youth Allowance, Austudy or Pensioner Education Supplement.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applies to this course.

Course Requirements

48 credit points comprising:
(a) Required units as follows (36 credit points):
7628 Architecture Studio 1 PG
7893 Architecture Studio 2 PG
7894 Architecture Studio 3 PG
8415 Architecture Studio 4 PG
8413 Advanced Technology 1 PG
8410 Architecture Practice PG
8313 Design Research Methods PG
8411 History of Australian Architecture PG

(b) Restricted choice: (12 credit points)
12 credit points from a list of Design electives including:
7631 Architecture History and Theory PG
8417 Japanese Architecture and Gardens PG
8262 Defining Moments in Australian Design PG
8414 Advanced Technology 2 PG
8312 Collaborative Studio PG
8409 Architecture Laboratory PG
8416 Design and Architecture Professional Placement PG
8412 Overseas Study in Design and Architecture PG
8419 Special Studies in Design and Architecture 1 PG
8420 Special Studies in Design and Architecture 2 PG
Or other unit as approved by the course convener.

These electives may not be offered every year.

Typical Course Structure

Course Duration

Standard four semester full-time or equivalent. Maximum ten semesters.

Admission Requirements

Entry into this course requires a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, or equivalent, and a credit or above grade average in the architecture design studios in the second and third year of the undergraduate degree. Other students with an Architecture degree or equivalent may be admitted on permission of the course convener. Alternatively, because of the design-based nature of the degree, a portfolio that indicates the design ability of the candidate may be used to determine admission eligibility.

Assumed Knowledge

Architectural Knowledge in accord with the learning outcomes of the Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, or equivalent.

Professional Recognition

Accreditation by the Australian Institute of Architects, and the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia.