Architectural Studies(Honours) - 4521
Program Summary
Faculty: Built Environment
Contact: Built Environment
Campus: Sydney
Career: Undergraduate
Typical Duration: 1 Years 
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC For Award: 48
Domestic Entry Requirements: See Domestic Entry Requirements
International Entry Requirements: See International Entry Requirements
Award(s):
Bachelor of Architectural Studies (Honours)
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Program Description
The purpose of Honours within the Discipline of Architecture is to enable students who have performed well at undergraduate level to deepen their knowledge of design methods, knowledge and history by undertaking a significant research project. Honours is a means for connecting undergraduate study with supervised independent research by consolidating and extending work completed in the undergraduate program and providing an academic foundation for students continuing on to a Professional Masters, Masters by research or a PhD.
As part of the Honours program students will be expected to complete a significant independent research project and coursework study. In addition to conducting research and coursework students will generally also be expected to undertake research literacy training, Integrity in research training, attend OH & S and safety training and present seminars, write a literature review, and write a thesis.
Admission Requirements
Bachelor degree in Architectural Studies with the equivalent of a UNSW Credit average (minimum of 65 Weighted Average Mark).
As part of the Honours program students will be expected to complete a significant independent research project and coursework study. In addition to conducting research and coursework students will generally also be expected to undertake research literacy training, Integrity in research training, attend OH & S and safety training and present seminars, write a literature review, and write a thesis.
Admission Requirements
Bachelor degree in Architectural Studies with the equivalent of a UNSW Credit average (minimum of 65 Weighted Average Mark).
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
The Bachelor of Architectural Studies (Honours) program will enable students to expand and deepen their understanding of Architecture and will assist them to develop highly sought after analytical, problem solving and research skills through undertaking advanced coursework and a significant independent research thesis.
Program Structure
Semester 1
- ARCH1481 Critical Review of Literature (12 UOC)
- ARCH1482 Research Methods (6 UOC)
- 6uoc of Prescribed Electives chosen from the list below:
Semester 2
- ARCH1483 Honours Thesis (18 UOC)
- 6uoc of Prescribed Electives chosen from the list below:
Prescribed Electives:
- ARCH7213 High Performance Building Syst (6 UOC)
- ARCH7214 Architecture and Politics (6 UOC)
- ARCH7215 Advanced Themes (6 UOC)
- ARCH7220 Architecture & Urbanism Asia (6 UOC)
- ARCH7227 A History of Housing (6 UOC)
- ARCH7304 Architecture and the City (6 UOC)
- ARCH7305 Theories in History (6 UOC)
- BENV7811 Urban Renewal (6 UOC)
- PLAN7156 Housing Policy (6 UOC)
- one of the following:
- one of the following:
Academic Rules
The Bachelor of Architectural Studies (Honours) may be awarded after the successful completion of a two-semester Honours program following the completion of the BArchStudies program, and in accordance with current Faculty regulations.
The Honours Thesis component will be marked by 2 examiners qualified to assess the work independently of each other.
The classes of Honours awarded are Class 1 or Class 2 Division 1 or Class 2 Division 2.
Students need to achieve the following to qualify for the various classes of Honours:
Honours 1: WAM of 85+ in Honours Year
Honours 2: 1 WAM of 75 to 84.99 in Honours Year
Honours 2: 2 WAM of 65 to 74.99 in Honours Year
Students who achieve a WAM of between 50 and 64 will graduate with a Bachelor of Architectural Studies (Honours) but with no class of Honours specified.
The Honours Thesis component will be marked by 2 examiners qualified to assess the work independently of each other.
The classes of Honours awarded are Class 1 or Class 2 Division 1 or Class 2 Division 2.
Students need to achieve the following to qualify for the various classes of Honours:
Honours 1: WAM of 85+ in Honours Year
Honours 2: 1 WAM of 75 to 84.99 in Honours Year
Honours 2: 2 WAM of 65 to 74.99 in Honours Year
Students who achieve a WAM of between 50 and 64 will graduate with a Bachelor of Architectural Studies (Honours) but with no class of Honours specified.
Fees
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Future Pathways
Master of Architecture
Postgraduate Research Degree (PhD, Master by Research or MPhil)
Postgraduate Research Degree (PhD, Master by Research or MPhil)
Professional Recognition
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Architectural Studies program (3261) are eligible to become Student Members of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects. Graduates of Architectural Studies are eligible to apply for the Master of Architecture degree. It is this degree which will be 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.
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