Postgraduate

Master of Architecture

Construct your career with a Master of Architecture.

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Student Central

The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009

Telephone

131 UWA (131 892)

International

(+61 8) 6488 1000

Hours

8.30am - 5pm AWST, Monday - Friday

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Careers and further study

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Career Pathways

This course offers a two-year pathway for those who have completed a bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a three-year pathway if you have completed a bachelor degree in another area and would like to change the direction of your career.

Our master’s course equips you with the skills you need to go on to become an architect. You could practice in a range of roles across private and government sectors, both in Australia and internationally. There are also other opportunities in related areas of urban design, landscape architecture, architectural conservation, city and regional planning, architectural illustration and modelling, building information modelling, furniture design, project management, research into construction materials, building and the built environment, and academia.

This course offers a two-year pathway for those who have completed a bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a three-year pathway if you have completed a bachelor degree in another area and would like to change the direction of your career.

Our master’s course equips you with the skills you need to go on to become an architect. You could practice in a range of roles across private and government sectors, both in Australia and internationally. There are also other opportunities in related areas of urban design, landscape architecture, architectural conservation, city and regional planning, architectural illustration and modelling, building information modelling, furniture design, project management, research into construction materials, building and the built environment, and academia.

Fees and scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course.

Domestic Student Fees

Indicative annual course fee
2025
Commonwealth Supported Place $10,248.76

Eligible Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students can use the HECS-HELP loan program to pay their tuition fees. For Full-Fee Paying (FFP) places, students are charged an annual course fee.

Find out more information about tuition fees, or visit the fee calculator for a more accurate cost.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

International Student Fees

Indicative first year fee
2024
$43,500.00
2025
$45,900.00

Find out more about tuition fees or visit the fee calculator for the estimated total course fee.

Note, tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase up to 7.5 per cent per annum.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

Admission requirements

If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent.

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

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Course details

Study for a Master of Architecture and discover the art and science of bringing together the knowledge and skills that shape our built environment.

DollarThis course is subsidised by the Australian Government as a Commonwealth supported place (CSP).

About the course

This course provides an education in the conceptualisation, design, construction and representation of buildings and other structures of a range of types and scales.
Master of Architecture

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Weekly contact time
  • Approximately 46 hours per week, which includes contact hours, personal study and examinations.
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 25520
CRICOS code
  • 084738G
Master of Architecture
Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Weekly contact time
  • Approximately 46 hours per week, which includes contact hours, personal study and examinations.
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 25520
CRICOS code
  • 084738G
Full time/part time duration
  • 2 years full-time (with completed undergraduate major in Architecture). The course duration will be longer (up to 3.5 years full time) for graduates without previous studies in architecture.
Degrees course is available in
  • Master of Architecture

Course structure

Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.

For students in Course by Coursework without a Focus Area, take all Core units (60 points) and 36 points of Option units, consisting of up to 24 points from Option Group A, at least 6 points from Option Group B, and at least 6 points from Option Group C.

For students in Course by Coursework with a Focus Area, take all Core units (60 points), all required units from the selected Focus Area (24 points), and 12 points of Option units as specified by the Focus Area.

For students in Course by Coursework and Dissertation, take all Core units (60 points), all units from the Dissertation (24 points), and 12 points of Option units from Group A, B, or C.
Conversion
Students who have not completed a Bachelor of Environmental Design with majors in Architecture or equivalent as recognised by the University, must complete relevant conversion units up to the value of 72 points.
Core
Take all units (60 points):
Option - Group A
Students may complete units from Group A to a maximum value of 24 points.
Option - Group B
Students without a focus area or dissertation must complete units from Group B to the value of at least 6 points. For these students the total units completed from Groups A, B and C must equal 36 points.
Option - Group C
Students without a focus area or dissertation must complete units from Group C to the value of at least 6 points. For these students the total units completed from Groups A, B and C must equal 36 points.
Option - Dissertation
For students completing the course by coursework and dissertation, take all units in this group (24 points) and select additional unit(s) from Groups A, B and/or C to the value of 12 points.
Building Information Modelling (focus area)
Take all units from this specialisation group (24 points) and select additional units to the value of (12 points) from Groups B and C with at least 1 unit from Group B (6 points).
Landscape Design (focus area)
Take units from this specialisation group (24 points) and select units to the value of 12 points from Group A, B or C.
Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points:
Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:
Social Impact Design (focus area)
Take all units from this group (6 points).
Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points:
Take one unit from this group (12 points) to complete a studio with an approved Social Impact topic; and select additional units from Groups B and C to the value of 12 points, including at least 6 points from Group B.
Urban Design (focus area)
Take all units from this specialisation group (24 points) and select additional units from Groups A, B and C to a value of 12 points.

Meet the teachers

As a UWA architecture student, you'll be taught by award-winning practising architects and researchers. 

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Why study the Master of Architecture at UWA?

  • Excellent opportunities to learn from and interact with members of industry through formal classes and work placements
  • Interaction with students and teachers across a range of related subject areas
  • Dedicated academic and professional teaching staff who’ve won national and international teaching and design awards and have extensive experience around the world
  • Access to facilities such as the Design Hub (a dedicated working space tailored to the needs of design and architecture students with senior mentors), digital fabrication equipment such as 3D printers and laser cutters, studios and computer labs
  • Small class sizes with a low student: teacher ratio (12:1)

Choose School of Design

Our graduates have gone on to create landmark designs, while our lecturers are award-winning practitioners and educators hailing from the US, UK, Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Russia, Serbia and Brazil. 

The Master of Architecture program offers you flexibility over the direction of your education. Our staff will help you develop your passion into a career.

A global approach

Up to half of School of Design academic staff have an international background, which exposes you to global ways of thinking and learning. Our international outlook, forward-thinking approach and commitment to local communities translate into a rich web of contacts and collaborative opportunities. Through a range of partnerships, you'll have opportunities to learn with guidance from leading international and national architectural firms, as well as local government departments and councils. You can enjoy overseas study opportunities – recent destinations include Lisbon, Singapore, Bangkok, Athens and Harbin. The School has a large international exchange program, which continues to grow.

Master of Architecture

You'll learn to

  • apply knowledge and skills in creative, technical, environmental, theoretical and professional areas in architecture and design
  • integrate knowledge from a range of subject areas and apply it to a range of complex projects
  • translate advanced conceptual thinking into resolved schemes that incorporate detailed and professionally aligned requirements
Master of Architecture
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Course accreditation

The Master of Architecture (25520) is accredited by the Architects Board of Western Australia through a process administered by the Architects Accreditation Council Australia.

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About the discipline

This course is taught by our expert practitioners and researchers within the School of Design's Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design discipline.