Master of Architecture
Master of Architecture
Study for a Master of Architecture and discover the art and science of bringing together the knowledge and skills that shape our built environment. This course provides an education in the conceptualisation, design, construction and representation of buildings and other structures of a range of types and scales. Why study…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Study for a Master of Architecture and discover the art and science of bringing together the knowledge and skills that shape our built environment.
This course provides an education in the conceptualisation, design, construction and representation of buildings and other structures of a range of types and scales.
Why study the Master of Architecture at UWA?
Excellent opportunities to learn from and interact with members of industry through formal classes and work placements
Interaction with students and teachers across a range of related subject areas
Dedicated academic and professional teaching staff who’ve won national and international teaching and design awards and have extensive experience around the world
Access to facilities such as the Design Hub (a dedicated working space tailored to the needs of design and architecture students with senior mentors), digital fabrication equipment such as 3D printers and laser cutters, studios and computer labs
Small class sizes with a low student: teacher ratio (12:1)
You’ll learn to
apply knowledge and skills in creative, technical, environmental, theoretical and professional areas in architecture and design
integrate knowledge from a range of subject areas and apply it to a range of complex projects
translate advanced conceptual thinking into resolved schemes that incorporate detailed and professionally aligned requirements
Career Pathways
This course offers a two-year pathway for those who have completed a bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a three-year pathway if you have completed a bachelor degree in another area and would like to change the direction of your career.
Our master’s course equips you with the skills you need to go on to become an architect. You could practice in a range of roles across private and government sectors, both in Australia and internationally. There are also other opportunities in related areas of urban design, landscape architecture, architectural conservation, city and regional planning, architectural illustration and modelling, building information modelling, furniture design, project management, research into construction materials, building and the built environment, and academia.
Further Study
Further postgraduate study options include the Master of Urban Design, Graduate Certificate in Architectural Conservation, and Building Information Modelling.
REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—(a) a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent.
English language requirements:
TOEFL (paper-based): 570 with a Test of Written English (TWE) of no less than 4.5
IBT TOEFL (Internet-based test score): 82 with 22 for writing, 20 for speaking, 20 for listening, and 18 for reading
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (no band lower than 6.0)
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C pass
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B grade
Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic): Overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 64 in the Reading and Writing sections, 59 in the Speaking section and 54 in the Listening section
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
