Master of Architecture
Master of Architecture
The accredited Master of Architecture program, when combined with relevant professional experience and successful completion of the Architectural Practice Examination, fulfils one of the pathways to register as an architect in Australia. In the Master of Architecture, you will study architectural history, theory, research, management and law, and undertake professional…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The accredited Master of Architecture program, when combined with relevant professional experience and successful completion of the Architectural Practice Examination, fulfils one of the pathways to register as an architect in Australia.
In the Master of Architecture, you will study architectural history, theory, research, management and law, and undertake professional practice.
This is a hands-on course that combines the understandings of design, science, technology, history and culture to ensure you graduate with a well-rounded set of skills. You’ll also undertake a major self-directed architectural thesis project in a specialised area of interest, to demonstrate research skills and gain practical experience.
Professional recognition
The Master of Architecture is the final stage of the five-year academic pathway to become a practising architect. The Architects Board of Western Australia recognises this two-year course combined with the three-year Bachelor of Applied Science (Architectural Science), or equivalent, as meeting their academic requirements for registration.
On completing the approved postgraduate practical experience, you will be eligible for associate membership of the Australian Institute of Architects.
Internationally, the course is recognised by the Board of Architects Singapore.
Career information
The future of architecture
Architecture has an increasing focus on sustainable design. Architects are required to think creatively about our built environment, and to apply critical thinking in digital design and technology.
Building information modelling (BIM), resilient architecture and community projects inform Curtin staff and student work, enabling graduates to address the future needs of the human experience in the built environment.
Industries
Architecture
Interior design
Urban and regional planning
What you’ll learn
Demonstrate an understanding of the profession of architecture, its theoretical underpinnings and ways of thinking; apply specific discipline knowledge contained within the streams of Architectural Design, Professional Practice and Architectural Culture.
Think critically, creatively and reflectively in order to analyse and understand the specific needs of various parties involved in architecture in order to generate and create innovative solutions.
Conduct appropriate scholarly and professional research to access and analyse the diverse information needed to make informed, strategic design decisions.
Communicate information and ideas to diverse audience through visual, verbal and written communication techniques.
Recognise and understand the principles of a range of appropriate technologies and their suitable application within the profession of architecture.
Sustain intellectual curiosity that constantly strives, through self-directed learning, for innovation within the profession of architecture.
Synthesise a range of local, national and international issues and perspectives which influence the creation and practice of architecture.
Understand and value cultural and physical diversity and appreciate its significance in the creation of architecture.
Demonstrate a professional and ethical approach in the creation of architecture; work independently and in teams; create knowledge in a scholarly, creative and/or professional context through critical inquiry, research and project development.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants require a Bachelor of Applied Science (Architectural Science), equivalent qualification (e.g. Graduate Diploma in Architecture) or qualification from cognate areas (e.g. Bachelor of Interior Architecture/Interior Design). Entry to the course is competitive and a high semester weighted average is required. Students with a Bachelor’s degree from a non-AACA accredited architecture/cognate program are required to submit a folio at the time of application.
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 60; Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Grade C. IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System): Writing, Speaking, Reading, and Listening: 6.0; Overall band score: 6.5; TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 79 Overall; Reading 13 Listening 13 Speaking 18 Writing 21.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Curtin University is Western Australia’s largest and most culturally diverse university with Australia’s third largest international student population. Around 60,000 students from more than 130 countries study a Curtin degree, at locations including Perth, Margaret River, Kalgoorlie, Sydney, Malaysia and Singapore. Our cultural diversity adds a rich and valuable dimension to the campus atmosphere, preparing all graduates to live and work effectively in an increasingly global environment. We offer a range of industry-aligned undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, humanities, health, engineering and related sciences. We also have a long-standing focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and culture, supported by our Centre for Aboriginal Studies.Curtin is widely recognised for its practical research that is focused on solving timely, real-world problems. In recent years our research activity has grown significantly, driving our rapid rise up the international university rankings.As a university that never settles, we will continue to develop existing partnerships and establish new ones in areas relevant to our research and teaching.
