C04235v2 Master of Architecture
Award(s): Master of Architecture (MArch)UAC code: 942110 (PDFP) (Autumn semester), 942120 (CSP) (Autumn semester)
CRICOS code: 061397B
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 96
Course EFTSL: 2
Location: City campus
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Admission requirements
Applications
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Professional recognition
Other information
Overview
The Master of Architecture is a focused, professional degree and is required to become a practising architect. It is the second of two degrees, undertaken after the successful completion of the Bachelor of Design in Architecture (C10004) or equivalent.
This course is an innovative and flexible professional degree. Through a non-sequential structure, which allows students to select from a range of core and elective subjects, it gives students choice regarding their professional specialisation that can best serve them in their future careers. Architectural design subjects enhance a critical understanding of architecture as both a discipline with an existing body of knowledge and a set of practices that continuously challenge and add to that body of knowledge. Research is undertaken as a preliminary to design decision-making, during design and in reflection on design development. Architectural practice subjects prepare students for expanded practice in emerging media and markets, contemporary business practice and global economies and within challenging social, environmental, political and regulatory contexts. Students who complete a Master of Architecture and subsequent practical experience are eligible to become registered architects.
Course aims
The course aims to produce graduates who are able to:
- work collaboratively in local and international architectural practices of differing scale, structure and operation
- be strategic and enterprising practice leaders
- critically analyse, evaluate, question and engage in informed argument
- communicate ideas effectively
- extend knowledge and understanding through research skills and to transfer this creatively through the design process
- put forward accurate and persuasive architectural proposals, and
- apply ethical, environmental, cultural, aesthetic and technological considerations in architectural practice.
Career options
Career options include architect, designer or urban designer.
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
From 2016, applicants with a UTS recognised bachelor's degree must have either: (i) completed it with a WAM of 65 or above, or (ii) completed it with a WAM below 64.99 and have submitted evidence of potential to pursue graduate studies. Applicants relying primarily on a UTS recognised bachelor's degree with a WAM below 60 will not be eligible for admission to the Master of Architecture.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 58-66
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Applications
Students applying from other institutions, or UTS Bachelor of Design in Architecture graduates not proceeding directly to this course, must apply through UAC. Students from other institutions must also submit a portfolio of their architectural projects from previous studies.
Course duration and attendance
The course is offered on a two-year, full-time or part-time equivalent basis.
Course structure
This course comprises 96 credit points, made up of 24 credit points of core architectural practice subjects, 48 credit points of architectural design subjects and 24 credit points of electives.
Course completion requirements
| CBK90795 Electives | 24cp | |
| STM90794 Core subjects | 72cp | |
| Total | 96cp |
| Full time, Autumn commencing | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn semester | ||
| 11501 Architectural Practice: Advocacy | 6cp | |
| 11551 Masters Architectural Design Studio 1 | 12cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following options: | 6cp | |
| CBK90795 Electives | 24cp | |
| Spring semester | ||
| 11502 Architectural Practice: Finance and Project Management | 6cp | |
| 11552 Masters Architectural Design Studio 2 | 12cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following options: | 6cp | |
| CBK90795 Electives | 24cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn semester | ||
| 11503 Architectural Practice: The Profession | 6cp | |
| 11553 Masters Architectural Design Studio 3 | 12cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following options: | 6cp | |
| CBK90795 Electives | 24cp | |
| Spring semester | ||
| 11504 Architectural Practice: The City | 6cp | |
| Select one of the following: | 12cp | |
| 11554 Masters Architectural Design Studio 4 | 12cp | |
| 11555 Masters Architectural Design Thesis | 12cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following options: | 6cp | |
| CBK90795 Electives | 24cp | |
Professional recognition
The Master of Architecture is a qualification accepted for candidates seeking to take the professional examination of the NSW Architects Registration Board and Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA), as a prerequisite for registration under the provision of the Architects Act administered by the NSW Architects Registration Board, and to professional membership of the institute.
Other information
Further information is available from the Building 6 Student Centre on:
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
or +61 2 9514 1222
Ask UTS www.ask.uts.edu.au
www.dab.uts.edu.au
