The Master of Architecture Program at UNSW offers three majors providing advanced understanding in Archiectural Design, History and Theory and Computing. The Program is suitable for generalists as well as specialist members of the design professions wishing to develop significant leadership potentials in the profession, as well as pathways leading towards academic and research careers. The Program is cosmopolitan in it's scope, and Asian-Pacific in it's emphasis.

The Master of Architecture by coursework degrees are of one year full-time or two years part-time duration, and students may enrol either at the beginning or the middle of the year.

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.

The minimum requirement is a 4-year full-time bachelor or equivalent degree, and additional requirements apply to different specialisations as described below.

Architectural Design Major
Applicants must have a recognised professional degree in architecture, a high level of performance in design studio and design related subjects and submit a design portfolio demonstrating the range of quality of their design experience. One year of post-graduation professional experience in architectural practice, as well as personal and employer declarations about their role in the work are desirable.

History/Theory Major
Applicants must outline their interest in the field and the benefits to be gained from this Major in a written statement.

Computing Major
Applicants are assumed to have a working knowledge and experience with the principal computing tools used in architectural design practice, specifically CAD, 3D modelling and visualisation. Where students do not have those skills upon entry to the program, it is strongly recommended that they take an additional non-award course in order to acquire that base knowledge. Please note that additional fees apply to non-award courses.

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

Advanced Standing

At least 50% of program requirements must be completed at UNSW for the award of a UNSW postgraduate coursework degree or diploma in the Faculty of the Built Environment. Advanced Standing may be granted for completed or partially completed postgraduate awards from UNSW or from another institution. When considering the granting of advanced standing on the basis of previous postgraduate study at another institution, the program authority will take into account the quality of the institution and the quality, level and content of postgraduate courses previously undertaken.

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