F6001 Master of Architecture

The course is structured in five parts: Part A. Foundations, Part B. Studio practices, Part C. Critical contexts, Part D. Disciplinary practices, and Part E. Discipline electives.

Part A. Foundations
These predominantly project based studies, required for entry point 1, provide advanced preparatory knowledge and skills of architectural design, architectural performance, history and theory, and communication strategies.

Part B. Studio practices
These studies will focus on core concepts and skills relevant to architecture design at a Master's level. Through project-based studio classes, you will gain exposure to leading design practices. Studies culminate in the final year with a rich integrated project that draws on and advances prior learning.

You will also complete occupational health, safety and environmental training particularly within the context of studying art, design and architecture.

Part C. Critical contexts
These studies focus on critical and ethical engagement with multiple histories and theoretical approaches across the disciplines of architecture, urban design and urban planning.

Part D. Disciplinary practices
These studies focus on the core business and regulatory aspects of practice as an architect within the context of multi-disciplinary collaborations and evolving construction methods and practices.

Part E. Discipline electives
These studies will provide you with the opportunity to select from a range of advanced architecture studies units, which are complementary depth units. These studies will introduce you to the methods and tactics of architectural design research and you will engage with the multidisciplinary socio-cultural, political, economic, historical, theoretical and technical dimensions relevant to architecture and urbanism.

Master's entry points

Depending on prior qualifications you may receive entry level credit (a form of block credit) which determines your point of entry to the course:

• If you are admitted at entry level 1 you complete 144 credit points, comprising Part A, Part B, Part C, Part D and Part E, including a minimum of 48 credit points at Level 5.

• If you are admitted at entry level 2 you complete 96 credit points, comprising Part B, Part C, Part D and Part E, including a minimum of 48 credit points at Level 5. 

Course progression map

The course progression maps provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study:

Semester 1, 2026
Semester 2, 2026

The course comprises 144 points structured in five parts: Part A. Foundations, Part B. Studio practices, Part C. Critical contexts, Part D. Disciplinary practices, and Part E. Discipline electives.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Foundations (48 points)

You must complete:

• ARC4031 Transition architecture studio 1 (18 points)
• ARC4032 Transition architecture studio 2 (12 points)
• ARC2401 Positions and dialogues in architecture 1
• ARC3401 Positions and dialogues in architecture 2
• ARC4130 Transition architectural performance

Part B. Studio practices (48 points)

You must complete:

• ARC4001 Advanced architecture project 1 (12 points)
• ARC4002 Advanced architecture project 2 (12 points)
• ARC5001 Advanced architecture project 3 (12 points)
• ARC5002 Advanced architecture project 4 (12 points)
• OHS1000 Introduction to art and design health and safety (0 credit points) 

Part C. Critical contexts (6 points)

You must complete:

• UPD4301 Urban positions and practices

Part D. Disciplinary practices (30 or 18 points)

You must complete the following:

Note: Entry level 1 must complete AR3102 and ARC3301 

• ARC3102 Architectural performance 4: Integrated design
• ARC3301 Architecture communications 3
• ARC4102 Architecture performance 5
• ARC5201 Professional practices
• ARC5401 Ethics in practice

Part E. Discipline electives (12 or 24 points)

You must complete the following: 

Note 1: Entry level 1 students must complete two level 5 units.

Note 2: Entry level 2 students must complete two level 4 and two level 5 units.

Note 3. ARC4501. ARC4502 and UPD4302 are only available to entry level 2 students.

• ARC4501 Advanced architecture studies 1
• ARC4502 Advanced architecture studies 2
• UPD4302 Regulating the city
• ARC5501 Advanced architecture studies 3
• ARC5502 Advanced architecture studies 4
• UPD5301 Economics and the city
• ADA5406 Art, Design and Architecture internship

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