The Master of Architecture degree provides professional education in the practice and theory of architecture. It requires full time attendance for two years. It is designed to deliver an architectural education appropriate to comtemporary multidisiplinary professional practice.

Admission is available to students with a first degree from a nationally accredited undergraduate program (or equivalent) in Architecture, together with evidence of a capacity to consistently achieve grades at credit level or higher.

All applicants are required to submit a portfolio of their design work and this will be considered in the assessment process. The portfolio should be in Powerpoint format (do not include CAD drawings, PDF or TIFF files) or alternatively be submitted as a A4 hard bound copy. Applicants must include sample works from various stages of their first degree, text should accompany all drawings/images to explain the projects. Professional work can be included, but the degree of responsibility of the work must be stated.

Additionally, applicants need to have obtained at least 6 months work experience in an architectural office prior to commencing the Master of Architecture.

Applicants looking to commence studies in architecture should apply for the Bachelor of Architectural Studies (3261).

The Program provides students with advanced knowledge and techniques in architectural design and related technical and academic knowledge. It prepares students to work in architecture and other design-based industries, and to operate at a professional level in the practice of Architecture. It also allows students to tailor their studies towards specific interests through the large range of elective offerings they may take within the FBE.

Note: BENV7809 Building Services can be undertaken in place of ARCH7162

1. The degree of Master of Architecture is awarded after the successful completion of a minimum of 96 units of credit.

2. To fulfil these requirements, students must complete:
• 60 units of core courses, being all those prescribed in the in the faculty regulations for this program.
• 30 units of FBE electives.
• 6 units of open electives.

3. The standard duration of the program is 2 years consisting of 4 semesters of full-time study (24 units of credit per semester).

4. Students are not able to enrol in two design studios concurrently.

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

Students may enter the program mid-year. At least one Design Studio must be completed before entering Research Studio. Research Studio and Major Design Studio must be taken sequentially and generally within the same year.

The Master of Architecture is accredited by the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) and the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA) for the purpose of registration, subject to the prescribed professional experience and examination requirements.

Students enrolled in the MArch program are eligible to become Student Members of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects.