F6003 Bachelor of Architectural Design and Master of Architecture

Double degree courses include the core features of the component degree courses.

This double degree includes the core components of both the Bachelor of Architectural Design and the Master of Architecture. Exhibition of your work at the conclusion of both stages 1 and 2 will make public the integration of these themes through your project work.

Stage 1. Bachelor of Architectural Design

The course is structured in four parts which develops through theme studies in critical contexts, disciplinary practices, studio practices and free electives. In this double degree course you will complete:

Part A. Critical contexts
These studies cover the multiple histories, theories, perspectives and knowledge systems that inform the discipline of architecture. Beginning with a faculty wide unit that introduces Indigenous Australian creative practices and approaches to Country, you will go on to explore the formation of the discipline of architecture along with the shifting role of the architect. These units engage with contemporary, social, political, cultural and technical ideas and how architectural practitioners shape their work in response to these. You’ll carry out co-research and collaborative writing and editing, and work with your peers to plan, co-author and co-edit a piece of architectural research that communicates architectural ideas for a broad audience.


Part B. Disciplinary practices  
Architectural performance studies units cover the integration of material, structural, construction and environmental conditions within the context of responsible and sustainable practices. Studies begin with the exploration of construction and materials through models and drawings. They expand to consider structural systems and environmental systems, including human comfort and energy usage. Studies culminate with a comprehensive integration of building systems and the introduction of relevant professional practices. Across the units, issues are explored through design projects including the use of physical and digital models for performance analysis. In the communications units you’ll be introduced to concepts, tools and techniques for the representation of architectural ideas in two and three dimensions including drawing, physical and digital model making and computer aided design (CAD). You’ll learn to select appropriate tools and methods to communicate a variety of architectural design ideas and explore the principles and uses of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in architectural design and project delivery, engaging with Building Information Modelling (BIM), Rule-based Systems, and Digital Fabrication.

Part C. Studio practices 
Architecture design studio units bring together a range of complex issues inherent in the production of architecture: material, structure, program, site, history and representation. They focus on the architectural project as a process of investigation, critical observation and experimentation. Design studios foreground the development of architectural designs through material and three-dimensional testing of ideas. They combine various design, technical, conceptual, historical and professional issues into creative architectural outcomes across a range of scales and types of projects. This will introduce you to occupational health, safety and environmental training particularly within the context of studying art, design and architecture.


Part D. Free electives
Deepen your knowledge by selecting electives from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, including gaining workplace experience by selecting an internship unit as an elective and enriching your degree by using free electives for Monash Abroad opportunities. Alternatively, you may choose to select electives from across the university (provided you satisfy the unit rules) to broaden your interdisciplinary perspectives.

Stage 2. Master of Architecture

This course is structured in five parts, however some components are completed in stage 1, therefore in this double degree course you will complete: 

Part E. 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 F. 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 G. 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 H. 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.

Course progression map

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Stage 1: Bachelor of Architectural Design

This stage comprises 144 points, of which 132 points are focussed on the study of architecture and 12 points are free electives. The course is structured in six parts: Part A. Critical contexts, Part B. Disciplinary practices, Part C. Studio practice, Part D. Free electives  .

Elective units may be at any level, however no more than 9 units (54 points) are to be completed at level 1.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Critical contexts (18 credit points)

You must complete:

• BLK1000 Indigenous Australian creative practice and ways of knowing
• ARC2401 Positions and dialogues in architecture 1
• ARC3401 Positions and dialogues in architecture 2

Part B. Disciplinary practices (42 credit points)

You must complete:

• ARC1301 Architecture communications 1
• ARC2301 Architecture communications 2
• ARC3301 Architecture communications 3
• ARC1102 Architectural performance 1
• ARC2101 Architectural performance 2
• ARC3101 Architectural performance 3
• ARC3102 Architectural performance 4: Integrated design

Part C. Studio practices (72 points)

You must complete:

• ARC1001 Architecture foundation studio 1 (12 points)
• ARC1002 Architecture foundation studio 2 (12 points)
• ARC2001 Architecture design studio 3 (12 points)
• ARC2002 Architecture design studio 4 (12 points)
• ARC3001 Architecture design studio 5 (12 points)
• ARC3002 Architecture design studio 6 (12 points)
• OHS1000 Introduction to art and design health and safety

Part D. Free electives (12 points)

Deepen your knowledge by selecting electives from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, including gaining workplace experience by selecting an internship unit as an elective and enriching your degree by using free electives for Monash Abroad opportunities. Alternatively, you may choose to select electives from across the university (provided you satisfy the unit rules) to broaden your interdisciplinary perspectives.

Free electives can be identified using the [[http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search][browse units]] tool and [[http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/][indexes of units]] in the current edition of the Handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3. You may need permission from the owning faculty to enrol in some units taught by other faculties.

Stage 2: Master of Architecture

This stage comprises 96 credit points as specified in Part E. Studio practices (48 points), Part F. Critical contexts (6 points), Part G. Disciplinary practices (18 points) and Part H. Discipline electives (24 points).

Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.

Part E. 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)

Part F. Critical contexts (6 points)

You must complete:

• UPD4301 Urban positions and practices

Part G. Disciplinary practices (18 credit points)

You must complete:

• ARC4102 Architectural performance 5
• ARC5201 Professional practices
• ARC5401 Ethics in practice

Part H. Discipline electives (24 credit points)

You must complete 24 credit points, comprising:

- 12 credit points of level 4 units from the list below; and

- 12 credit points of level 5 units from the list below.

• 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 Planning study 3: Economics and the city
• ADA5406 Art, Design and Architecture internship