Architecture - 8143
Program Summary
Faculty: Built Environment
Contact: Built Environment
Campus: Sydney
Career: Postgraduate
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC For Award: 96
Award(s):
Master of Architecture
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Program Description
The different categories of eligible applicants and their specific admission requirements are outlined below:
1. UNSW Bachelor of Architectural Studies graduates who have achieved a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65. Such graduates are guaranteed admission to the UNSW Master of Architecture.
2. Graduates from undergraduate Architecture degrees undertaken at other Australian universities who have achieved the equivalent of a UNSW Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65 .
3. Graduates of undergraduate Architecture degree programs from internatonal universities and institutions who have achieved the equivalent of a UNSW Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65 Additionally, applicants under this category are required to provide:
•A statement of intent outlining why the applicant wishes to study at UNSW Built Environment Architecture.
•Evidence of 6 months work experience in the office of an Architectural Practice.
•A portfolio of their design work. A portfolio in digital format is preferred but hard copy portfolios will be accepted. The portfolio should 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.
Applicants looking to commence studies in architecture should apply for the Bachelor of Architectural Studies (3261) program.
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
Program Structure
Semester 1
- ARCH7111 Design Studio 1 (6 UOC)
- ARCH7161 Construction and Structures (6 UOC)
- ARCH7220 Architecture in Asia (6 UOC)
- Elective (6 UOC)
- ARCH7112 Design Studio 2 (6 UOC)
- ARCH7162 Environment (6 UOC)
- Elective (12 UOC)
Semester 1
- ARCH7182 Professional Practice (6 UOC)
- ARCH7201 Research Studio (12 UOC)
- Elective (6 UOC)
- ARCH7202 Major Design Studio (12 UOC)
- Elective (12 UOC)
- BEIL6004 Classical Architecture (6 UOC)
- BENV6713 Architectural Spatialisation (6 UOC)
- BENV6725 Modernity to Deconstruction (6 UOC)
- BENV6726 Art, Architecture and Design (6 UOC)
- BENV7227 A History of Housing (6 UOC)
- BENV7304 Architecture and the City (6 UOC)
- BENV7715 Social Planning (6 UOC)
- BENV7720 Land and Environment Law (6 UOC)
- BENV7800 Documentation Techniques (6 UOC)
- BENV7806 Design and Technology-Timber (6 UOC)
- SUSD0001 Sustainable Dev & Urban Envir (6 UOC)
- SUSD0002 Resources, Materials & Sustain (6 UOC)
- SUSD0003 Energy & the Built Environment (6 UOC)
- SUSD0009 Environmental Auditing (6 UOC)
- SUSD0010 Managing the Sust Built Env (6 UOC)
- UDES0004 Hist & Theory of Urban Dev (6 UOC)
Academic Rules
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.
Fees
Progression
Professional Recogintion
Students enrolled in the MArch program are eligible to become Student Members of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects.
Area(s) of Specialisation