Master of Architecture (Professional)

The Master of Architecture (Professional)provides a tailored architectural education in a creative studio-based environment focusing heavily upon design through hands-on and digital making with state-of-the-art tools.

Project-based design studios focus upon real-world scenarios with specific attention to urbanism, the future of global cities, and the role of architecture and the architect in addressing urban, environmental, social, and technological change.

Graduates will display mastery of architectural design abilities that are creative, critical, analytical, and spatial and based in advanced historical, theoretical, technical and disciplinary knowledge.

All graduates will complete a design thesis as the cumulative result of the Masters course that demonstrates independent, self-directed critical thinking and sophisticated design capability.

After completing the thesis, this program incorporates a 12-week professional portfolio subject providing students with an opportunity to undertake either an internship (eligibility criteria applies) or professional research project, which results in graduating with highly relevant work-preparation.

Through the program offerings at the Abedian School of Architecture, issues of pressing international and national concern form the core content of the studio curriculum.

Among the most prominent of these are the challenges posed by our contemporary condition globally, one characterised by rapid urbanisation, environmental change, technological emergence, and increasing socioeconomic inequity.

The Master of Architecture (Professional) will prepare students for globally-relevant employment through development of a sophisticated set of disciplinary competencies and acquired knowledge, providing the ability to synthesise diverse information in the resolution of complex creative-design challenges using a globally-applicable skillset that is deployed locally.

Students in the Master of Architecture (Professional) will study for 6semesters full time.

Studies include content from the disciplines of architecture, digital media, construction, city planning, urban design, and university electives.

Key highlights of the program include an annual all-school “charrette”, several off-campus study tours (including a paid international studio trip for eligible* students), a monthly international guest-lecture series, study with distinguished guest faculty and Architects-In-Residence, a bi-annual student exhibition and publication, and an internationally and nationally recognized academic staff of scholars and practitioner-teachers.

Students undertake the Master of Architecture (Professional) in a unique setting:

the national and international award-winning Abedian School of Architecture.

This facility and its associated Fabrication and Robotics Lab are dedicated for student use, creating an environment to support creative activity that is accessible 24/7 throughout the year.

Students enjoy their own studio-based desk in the School provided for the duration of their studies, which becomes the point of personalised contact with program staff for an individualised, highly supported education.

The limited student cohort size of the School is maintained to ensure all students have unique access to workshop facilities and program staff that is unparalleled almost anywhere globally.

​*Student participation in the International study tour is subject to VISA approval, alternative teachingactivities will be organised for students not able to travel.

Program structure

The Master of Architecture (Professional) program is delivered within a comprehensive design studio environment.  Each studio contains a combination of practical and professional applications, theoretical studies, technical proficiency and conceptual rigour. Each studio forms a discrete stage in the Masters sequence, culminating in a Master’s Thesis studio in the final semester of study, bringing integrated skills and knowledge together.

View the Master of Architecture (Professional) - Program Structure and Sequencing

Structure & subjects (12)

You must complete the following subjects:

• Contemporary Architectural and Urban Theory
• Architectural Practice: Management and Procurement
• Architecture and Urbanism Studio: Designing the City-Region
• Architecture and Urbanism Studio: Global Cities
• Architecture and Urbanism Studio: High Performance Building
• Design Practice Futures and Frameworks
• Design Systems for Environmental Sustainability
• Design Thesis Research and Development
• Digital Design and Intelligent Construction
• Architecture and Urbanism Thesis Studio
• Creating AR and VR for Design
• Building Services

City Planning Option (2)You may choose one of the following two subjects dependant on program sequence:

• Urban Design and Place Making Principles
• Infrastructure and City Economics

General Electives

You may choose two (2) electives from the University’s list of available postgraduate subjects.

Professional Subject

• Professional Portfolio

Academic requirements

Domestic applicants

Completion of a Bond University Bachelor of Architectural studies at a credit average (GPA 2.0/4.0) AND/OR high quality portfolio of design work. Completion of an undergraduate degree program approved by the Australia New Zealand Architecture Program Accreditation Procedure (ANZAPAP) with a credit average (GPA 2.0/4.0 or 5.0/7.0) AND/OR high quality portfolio of design work. Applicants with a GPA lower than 2.0/4.0 are required to include a portfolio for further consideration for entry.

International applicants

A combination of qualifications deemed to be equivalent to an undergraduate degree program approved by the Australia New Zealand Architecture Program Accreditation Procedure (ANZAPAP) with a credit average (GPA 2.0/4.0 or 5.0/7.0) PLUS high quality portfolio of design work. English language IELTS 7.0 (no sub score less than 6.5) or equivalent Bond University approved language test. 

Please contact the Office of Future Students for further information.

Portfolio requirements

The portfolio should be a single pdf file, no larger than 10MB, containing graphic and three dimensional architecture, design, and/or other creative work, including evidence of professional experience (if applicable).​

English language proficiency requirements

As tuition is delivered in English, all students will be required to provide documented evidence of the required level of proficiency in the English language. Read more detailed information on English Language Proficiency Requirements for university study.

Credit for prior study

Subject credits may be awarded for previous studies. To apply for credits, you will need to submit academic transcripts including detailed subject outlines/course descriptions for each relevant subject and/or certified copies of testamurs to the Office of Future Students. Please refer to how to apply for credit for more information

Key dates

Bond University calendar

How to apply

In order to apply for study at Bond University, you will need to complete the Online Application Form. To find out more about the application process please refer to How to Apply.