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Urban Conditions - ARCHIS8143

Stream Summary

Faculty: Faculty of Built Environment

School: Built Environment

Contact: Architecture

Program: 8143 - Architecture

Award(s):

Master of Architecture (Specialisation)

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Stream Outline
The Master of Architecture degree provides professional education in the practice and theory of architecture. It is a two year full time program. It is designed to deliver an architectural education appropriate to contemporary multidisciplinary professional practice. The Master of Architecture encourages students to extend and use fundamental skills developed in their undergraduate studies to explore broader socio-cultural and specific technical challenges, including in an area of specialisation.

The Urban Conditions Stream is one such specialised stream focusing on the design of buildings and precincts in the context of the contemporary city and its challenges including the relationship of buildings to the public domain, urban infrastructure and environmental sustainability.

Stream Structure
Core courses (30uoc):
Students must take 24uoc of the following courses:
Select ONE of the following:
Architecture and Urban Conditions Design Studios

Students must take 24uoc of the following courses:
Plus 18uoc of FBE Electives

A typical sequence to complete the degree in 2 years would be as follows:-

Year 1

Semester 1
  • FBE Elective (6 UOC)
  • FBE Elective (6 UOC)
Year 1

Semester 2
Note: Students can choose either UDES0004 in Semester 2 or UDES0009 in Semester 1)

Year 2

Semester 1
Note: Students can choose either UDES0004 in Semester 2 or UDES0009 in Semester 1)

Year 2

Semester 2
UDes

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