Introduction

The Master of Architecture aims to provide you with:

  • Highly developed skills to manage an architectural practice and lead or work within cross-discipline project teams
  • A sustainable outlook with the ability to use new materials and technologies to create environmentally sustainable buildings
  • A grounding in architectural history, theory and technology that leads to the creation of innovative architecture.

Students undertake a sequence of intensive design studios culminating in a research thesis. In the studios, students cover architectural design in the context of the creative invention of architectural futures, integrating aesthetic, technological, programmatic, environmental and social issues in the production of buildings. Students can take elective subjects in areas such as digital architecture, history and conservation, production, practice and sustainability, and society and culture.

Programme Structure

2-year or 3-year streams available
The Master of Architecture offers you flexibility so you can take a two-year program if you already have a three-year undergraduate degree in Architecture or the three-year program if your first degree is not in architecture and you are making a career change.

2-year stream3-year stream
For graduates with an undergraduate degree in Architecture.For graduates with a non-architecture undergraduate degree.
Intake:
– Semester 1
– Semester 2

Part-time available		Intake:
– Semester 1 only

Part-time available only after the first year
Admission Requirements

2-year stream

This stream is available for Semester 1 and Semester 2 intakes.

In order to be considered for entry applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • An undergraduate degree in architecture with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65% (University of Melbourne equivalent); and
  • A Personal Statement of up to 500 words; and
  • A Design Portfolio; and
  • Satisfy the University of Melbourne’s English Language Requirement.

Kindly note, meeting the minimum entry requirements is not a guarantee of entry.

3-year stream

This stream is available for Semester 1 intake only.

In order to be considered for entry applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • An undergraduate degree in any discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65% (University of Melbourne equivalent); and
  • A Personal Statement of up to 500 words; and
  • A Design Portfolio; and
  • Satisfy the University of Melbourne’s English Language Requirement
  • One design studio subject and one art/architecture/built environment/design history subject at the undergraduate level, or equivalent.

Kindly note, meeting the minimum entry requirements is not a guarantee of entry.

Design portfolio requirements
Refer to the MSD Design Portfolio Requirements webpage for detailed information.

Prerequisite requirements

  • You must have completed one design studio subject and one architecture/built environment/design history subject at university level.
  • If you have already completed similar subjects through prior studies, please contact us to double check these meet the program prerequisites.
  • If you have not already completed subjects meeting these requirements, you can complete two single subjects through the University of Melbourne’s Community Access Program (CAP) or via study at another institution. Please note you require a 65% weighted average in your undergraduate degree to be eligible to apply for single subjects via CAP. The online CAP handbook provides comprehensive information about fees and how to apply.

Design Studios
Melbourne School of Design will accept subjects that show you have worked successfully in a studio learning situation. Ideally, it would involve the design manipulation of three-dimensional objects and spaces. If you do not have a design background, the design portfolio you need to submit will be collated with work from this subject.

You can complete one of the following subjects to meet the design studio prerequisite:

History Subjects
Melbourne School of Design will accept subjects showing evidence of success in a subject on the history of architecture, the built environment, design or art.

You can complete one of the following subjects to meet the history prerequisite:

Intensive Subject
The Melbourne School of Design offers a November quota subject through CAP. The subject, Foregrounding: Design Studio & History (ABPL30065), is taught over a two week period covering the content to meet both the design studio and design history prerequisite requirements.

To find out more about your eligibility and the application process, please contact the MSD Recruitment and Selection Team at msd-info@unimelb.edu.au. In your email please ensure to include your full name, the tertiary study you have completed (title of degree and institution name), and attach a PDF copy of your academic transcript/s.

Applications for Foregrounding: Design Studio & History (ABPL30065) for 2019 have now closed.

Kindly note, meeting the minimum entry requirements is not a guarantee of entry.

Dates & Fees

Dates
For more information on Application Dates, click here.

Fees
For more information on Fee, Scholarships and Finance matters, click here.

Contact Details

Melbourne School of Design
Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning
Masson Road
The University of Melbourne VIC 3010
Australia

Tel: +61 3 9035 5511

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