Master of Architecture (Urban Transformation)

Western Sydney University

About

This course will prepare graduates for professional activities in the field of architecture.

Particular emphasis is placed upon developing mastery of architectural design through studio-based teaching in the context of urban transformation and urban reconstruction opportunities of greater metropolitan Sydney and comparable global conditions.

Students are required to complete a design-research thesis to demonstrate their ability to think independently, critically, and to resolve complex design issues.

Additional studies in urban and contemporary architectural theory, building and design technology, electives, and professional practice constitute the overall degree.Students enrolled in the Master of Architecture (Urban Transformation) should anticipate expenses of approximately $200 per semester for model-making materials and large format plotting costs.

All students must have their own laptop when commencing the course (minimum 8GB RAM, 512GB Hard Drive, multi-core processor, and high performance graphics card).Completion of the Master of Architecture (Urban Transformation) will prepare students seeking to undertake doctoral level study with the necessary qualification to seek admission as a higher degree by research candidate.Accreditation Accreditation of the Master of Architecture (Urban Transformation) will be sought from the NSW Architects Registration Board in late 2021 to coincide with the completion of the degree by the first cohort of graduates.

This process is administered by the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA) and the program is designed to meet the guidelines of the National Competency Standards in Architecture (NCSA).

Graduates of this program will be eligible to seek registration as a qualified architect in Australia upon completing a period of internship and registration exam after successfully completing the course.

Structure

Recommended full-time sequence for start year intake

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.

Code	Name
800218	Researcher Development 1: Reading ,Writing, and the Business of Research

Code	Name
301382	Practice Research Studio Civic

Code	Name
301239	Advanced Design Communication

Code	Name
800220	Researcher Development 2: Proposing and Justifying Research

Code	Name
301383	Practice Research Studio Housing

Code	Name
301240	Integrated Building Technology

Code	Name
301104	Professional Practice and Building Law

Code	Name
301241	Urban Transformation Thesis Studio 1

Code	Name
101633	Managing Cities: History and Theory

Code	Name
301242	Urban Transformation Thesis Studio 2

Code	Name
301191	Project Procurement Systems

And one Alternate unit from the list below

Note: 301104 Professional Practice and Building Law is offered during the Summer A session only. This is a fully online unit with scheduled weekly Zoom meetings.

Recommended Part-time sequence for start year intake

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.

Code	Name
800218	Researcher Development 1: Reading ,Writing, and the Business of Research

Code	Name
301239	Advanced Design Communication

Code	Name
800220	Researcher Development 2: Proposing and Justifying Research

Code	Name
301240	Integrated Building Technology

Code	Name
301382	Practice Research Studio Civic

Code	Name
301383	Practice Research Studio Housing

Code	Name
301104	Professional Practice and Building Law

Code	Name
101633	Managing Cities: History and Theory

Code	Name
301191	Project Procurement Systems

And one Alternate unit from the list below

Code	Name
301241	Urban Transformation Thesis Studio 1

Code	Name
301242	Urban Transformation Thesis Studio 2

Note: 301104 Professional Practice and Building Law is offered during the Summer A session only. This is a fully online unit with scheduled weekly Zoom meetings.

The units listed below count towards completion of this course for students who passed these units in Autumn 2020 or earlier.

800166 - Research Design 1: Theories of Enquiry

800169 - Research Design 2: Practices of Research

301237 - Practice Research Studio 1

301238 - Practice Research Studio 2

Alternate units

Choose one of

Code	Name
300947	Building Regulations

Code	Name
101636	Developing Sustainable Places

Code	Name
101315	Financing Cities in the Global Economy

Code	Name
102698	Green Urbanscapes: Bio-Physical Functions and Services

Code	Name
300708	Planning and Development Control

Code	Name
301190	Safe and Sustainable Construction

Code	Name
301189	Smart Construction

Code	Name
101314	Urban Management Practice: Governance and Power in the City

Any other Level 7 elective unit with permission of Director Academic Program

Recommended full-time sequence for mid- year intake

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.

Code	Name
800218	Researcher Development 1: Reading ,Writing, and the Business of Research

Code	Name
301383	Practice Research Studio Housing

Code	Name
301240	Integrated Building Technology

Code	Name
800220	Researcher Development 2: Proposing and Justifying Research

Code	Name
301382	Practice Research Studio Civic

Code	Name
301239	Advanced Design Communication

Code	Name
301241	Urban Transformation Thesis Studio 1

Code	Name
301191	Project Procurement Systems

And one Alternate unit from the list below

Code	Name
301104	Professional Practice and Building Law

Code	Name
301242	Urban Transformation Thesis Studio 2

Code	Name
101633	Managing Cities: History and Theory

Note: 301104 Professional Practice and Building Law is offered during the Summer A session only. This is a fully online unit with scheduled weekly Zoom meetings.

Recommended part-time sequence for mid- year intake

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.

Code	Name
800218	Researcher Development 1: Reading ,Writing, and the Business of Research

Code	Name
301240	Integrated Building Technology

Code	Name
800220	Researcher Development 2: Proposing and Justifying Research

Code	Name
301239	Advanced Design Communication

Code	Name
301383	Practice Research Studio Housing

Code	Name
301382	Practice Research Studio Civic

Code	Name
301191	Project Procurement Systems

And one Alternate unit from the list below

Code	Name
101633	Managing Cities: History and Theory

Code	Name
301241	Urban Transformation Thesis Studio 1

Code	Name
301242	Urban Transformation Thesis Studio 2

Note: 301104 Professional Practice and Building Law is offered during the Summer A session only. This is a fully online unit with scheduled weekly Zoom meetings.

The units listed below count towards completion of this course for students who passed these units in Autumn 2020 or earlier.

800166 - Research Design 1: Theories of Enquiry

800169 - Research Design 2: Practices of Research

301237 - Practice Research Studio 1

301238 - Practice Research Studio 2

Alternate units

Choose one of

Code	Name
300947	Building Regulations

Code	Name
101636	Developing Sustainable Places

Code	Name
101315	Financing Cities in the Global Economy

Code	Name
102698	Green Urbanscapes: Bio-Physical Functions and Services

Code	Name
300708	Planning and Development Control

Code	Name
301190	Safe and Sustainable Construction

Code	Name
301189	Smart Construction

Code	Name
101314	Urban Management Practice: Governance and Power in the City

Any other Level 7 elective unit with permission of Director Academic Program

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