This Program provides for graduate study and research in architectural design, history and theory, and computing aspects of the discipline of architecture. Three plans of study are offered to prospective candidates: Architectural Design, Architectural History and Theory and Architectural Computing. The School may, from time to time, adjust the specialist programs that are available, subject to both demand and available staff resources.

These plans of study are primarily designed for graduates in architecture and other relevant disciplines who wish to advance their knowledge in these specialised areas as either practitioners, consultants or academics. They are also suitable for specialist members of multi-disciplinary teams in industry or architectural practice. This is a post-professional degree and is not accredited for architectural registration.

The degree is awarded as Master of Architecture with a statement on the testamur identifying the area of specialisation undertaken by the candidate.

Please contact the Faculty of Built Environment for information regarding the Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes.

Students undertaking the MArch Program are required to nominate their plan of study before commencement. They must then complete a set of prescribed core courses in that area of study, supplemented by elective courses to bring their total units of credit (UOC) to 48 for the degree.

The degree may be commenced in either session of the academic year subject to the availability of places in the program as well as appropriate courses being offered at that time. It is normally undertaken over two full-time sessions or four part-time sessions. In general, candidates are required to complete as many core courses as possible before undertaking their elective options.

Notwithstanding any of the above, whether courses are offered in any one academic session will depend on student numbers. Students must therefore plan their programs in consultation with the Program Director or Coordinators.

Admission Requirements

Registration is offered to candidates who have been awarded an appropriate Bachelor degree of minimum 4 years duration from UNSW or qualification considered equivalent from another university or tertiary institution at a level acceptable to the Research Committee of the Faculty of the Built Environment (hereinafter referred to as the Committee). Where considered appropriate (including insufficient background in the proposed area of specialisation) candidates may be required to undertake a qualifying program as determined by the Committee.

Applicants to the MArch (Arch Des) program must meet further admission requirements and those for the MArch (Arch Comp) are expected to have some specified computing knowledge prior to entry into the program.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of these conditions, the Committee may require an applicant to demonstrate fitness for registration by carrying out such work and sitting for such examinations, as the committee may determine.

English Language Requirements

International applications whose first language is not English, or who have not undertaken a previous degree where English was the primary language of instruction, are required by the University to provide proof of their competence in English by presenting acceptable results in the TOEFL or IELTS Test, or another equivalent test acceptable to UNSW.

Fees

This is a full fee paying program for both local and international students. An extra fee may be payable for the Architectural Design Charette and will be advised well in advance of commencement.

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

Plans Available in this Program

Architectural Design ARCHBS8142,
Architectural Design (History and Theory)
ARCHDS8142 and Architectural Computing
ARCHAS8142.