Master of Architecture

The Master of Architecture is a focused, professional degree and is required to become a practising architect. It is the second of two degrees, undertaken after the successful completion of the Bachelor of Design in Architecture (C10004) or equivalent.

This course is an innovative and flexible professional degree. Through a non-sequential structure, which allows students to select from a range of core and elective subjects, it gives students choice regarding their professional specialisation that can best serve them in their future careers. Architectural design subjects enhance a critical understanding of architecture as both a discipline with an existing body of knowledge and a set of practices that continuously challenge and add to that body of knowledge. Research is undertaken as a preliminary to design decision-making, during design and in reflection on design development. Architectural practice subjects prepare students for expanded practice in emerging media and markets, contemporary business practice and global economies and within challenging social, environmental, political and regulatory contexts. Students who complete a Master of Architecture and subsequent practical experience are eligible to become registered architects in New South Wales.

Course aims

The course aims to produce graduates who are able to:

• work collaboratively in local and international architectural practices of differing scales, structures, and expertise
• Be strategic and enterprising practice leaders
• Critically analyse, evaluate, question and engage in informed argument
• Communicate ideas effectively
• Extend knowledge and understanding through research skills and to transfer this creatively through the design process
• Put forward accurate and persuasive architectural proposals, and
• Apply ethical, environmental, cultural, aesthetic and technological considerations in architectural practice.

Course structure

This course comprises 96 credit points, made up of 72 credit points of core architectural practice subjects, 24 credit points of architectural electives.

Careers

Career options include architect, designer, urban designer, architectural critic, journalist, exhibition designer, and more.

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

Applicant must have one of the following:

UTS Bachelor of Design in Architecture, or equivalent

UTS Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Architecture (Architectural Studies for Interior Architecture pathway)

UTS Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Architecture (Architectural Studies for Landscape Architects pathway), or equivalent.

Applicants with a completed UTS Bachelor of Design in Architecture, or UTS Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Architecture (Architectural Studies for Interior Architecture pathway), or UTS Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Architecture (Architectural Studies for Landscape Architects pathway) are required to attain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 5.50 or above to receive a threshold offer.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.