Master of Architecture (until 2022)

Queensland University of Technology

About

The Master of Architecture enables development of advanced understanding in architectural design and research, contextual studies, technology and science, and studies for professional practice.

The moral and ethical purpose of architectural practice is to serve communities through practitioner engagement with designing, promoting and overseeing the procurement of built environments that sustain and celebrate human occupation.

A focus on sustainable systems and the application of advanced digital design tools to address sustainability is driving the architectural curriculum at QUT.

This course is a one year Master of Architecture.

Structure

Domestic Students

To meet the course requirements for this course, you must complete a total of 96 credit points, made up of:

  • Two research-based 'design studios' (24 credit points each)
  • Four core units (12 credit points each).

The two 'design studio' units form the cornerstone of this course and emphasise authentic learning by doing, collaborative approaches to knowledge building, and project-based approaches to learning.

International Students

To meet the course requirements for this course, you must complete a total of 96 credit points, made up of:

  • Two research-based 'design studios' (24 credit points each)
  • Four core units (12 credit points each).

The two 'design studio' units form the cornerstone of this course and emphasise authentic learning by doing, collaborative approaches to knowledge building, and project-based approaches to learning.

Entry requirements

Academic entry requirements

Successful completion of QUT's:

  • Bachelor of Design (Honours) (Architectural Studies) (DE42); or
  • Bachelor of Design (Architectural Studies) (DE40) or

A completed recognised:

  • 4 year architectural design Bachelor program that is accredited by the AACA; or
  • 4 year architectural design Bachelor non-accredited program (international programs). You may be asked to submit a portfolio of design work.

Current Bachelor of Design (Architectural Studies) (DE40) and Bachelor of Design (Honours) (Architectural Studies) (DE42) graduands will automatically receive an offer to start the Master of Architecture (DE80) within three weeks of the current semester results being released.

All other applicants must apply directly to QUT.

Applicants who have a three year qualification must complete QUT's Bachelor of Design (Honours) (Architectural Studies) or a comparable AACA accredited program.

Applications for Bachelor of Design (Honours) (Architectural Studies) are made via QTAC. Please visit the QTAC website for application closing dates and how to apply information.

Learning outcomes

Professional recognition(DOM,INT)

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Possible careers

  • Architect

Institution