C04235v2 Master of Architecture
Award(s): Master of Architecture (MArch)CRICOS code: 061397B
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 96
Course EFTSL: 2
Location: City campus
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Applications
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
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.
Course intended learning outcomes
| A.1 | Establish and develop an informed and ethical position towards social, technical and environmental issues and practices |
| A.2 | Recognise and appreciate local and global cultural diversities and values |
| C.1 | Work cooperatively and professionally as part of a team, initiate partnerships with others, take a leadership role when required, and constructively contribute to peer learning |
| C.2 | Communicate ideas professionally and effectively through a variety of mediums: oral, written, visual, physical and digital |
| I.1 | Produce inspirational responses that demonstrate the successful integration of sub-disciplinary areas of knowledge: history, theory, tectonics and/or practice |
| I.2 | Creatively use architectural media, technologies and materials |
| P.1 | Understand and challenge disciplinary conventions through an engagement with emergent forms of architectural practice, technologies and modes of production |
| P.2 | Thoughtfully apply disciplinary learning in work, with a continuing commitment to personal professional development |
| R.1 | Position work within an extended and critically reasoned context through the identification, evaluation and application of relevant academic references and architectural case studies |
| R.2 | Define, develop and apply an appropriate design method in the execution of an architectural project |
| R.3 | Independently analyse, synthesise and formulate complex ideas, arguments and rationales and use initiative to explore alternatives |
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.
Applicant must have a UTS Bachelor of Design in Architecture or equivalent.
UTS students admitted in 2017 or earlier
Applicants with a completed UTS Bachelor of Design in Architecture who commenced the course in or before 2017 and attained a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 or above will be made a threshold offer.
Note: From 2021 onwards: applicants with a completed UTS Bachelor of Design in Architecture will be required to attain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 to receive a threshold offer.
UTS students: GPA dependant
Applicants with a completed UTS Bachelor of Design in Architecture who commenced in or before 2017 and attained a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.25 and 2.49 must provide the following additional material in order to be considered for a place:
- a digital portfolio (between three and five examples of design projects) in PDF format consisting of their architectural projects from previous studies (university level), professional or creative work; the portfolio should emphasise prior individual academic work over related professional work
- a two-page CV in PDF format that clearly articulates their design or related experience, and
- a personal statement of 300 words (max.) in PDF format addressing their reasons to undertake the Master of Architecture.
Note: From 2021, applicants with a completed UTS Bachelor of Design in Architecture who attained a minimum grade point average (GPA) of between 2.50 and 2.99 must provide the above additional material in order to be considered for a place.
Non-UTS applicants: GPA 2.25 or above
Applicants with a completed degree which is equivalent to the UTS Bachelor of Design in Architecture and have attained a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.25 or above must provide the following additional material in order to be considered for a place:
- a verified copy of the candidate's previous academic transcript
- a digital portfolio (between three and five examples of design projects) in PDF format consisting of their architectural projects from previous studies (university level), professional or creative work; the portfolio should emphasise prior individual academic work over related professional work
- a two-page CV in PDF format that clearly articulates their design or related experience, and
- a personal statement of 300 words (max.) in PDF format addressing their reasons to undertake the Master of Architecture.
Note: From 2021, the GPA required will be 2.50 or above for applicants with a completed degree which is equivalent to the UTS Bachelor of Design in Architecture.
Students must refer to the inherent requirements for all degrees offered by Design and Architecture in the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building.
Information on how to calculate grade point averages (GPA) can be found at Calculating GPA.
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: 176-184.
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
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 72 credit points of core architectural practice subjects, 24 credit points of architectural electives.
Course completion requirements
| CBK90795 Electives | 24cp | |
| STM90794 Core subjects | 72cp | |
| Total | 96cp |
Course program
The following example shows a typical full-time program.
| Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 11504 Practice: Research Cultures | 6cp | |
| 11551 Masters Architectural Design Studio 1 | 12cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90795 Electives | 24cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 11503 Practice: The Profession | 6cp | |
| 11552 Masters Architectural Design Studio 2 | 12cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90795 Electives | 24cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 11502 Practice: Finance and Project Management | 6cp | |
| 11553 Masters Architectural Design Studio 3 | 12cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK90795 Electives | 24cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 11501 Practice: Advocacy | 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: | 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 UTS Student Centre on:
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
or +61 2 9514 1222
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