courses

3120

18 September 2017 22 November 2024
Monash University

Postgraduate - Course

Students who commenced study in 2013 should refer to this course entry for direction on the requirements; to check which units are currently available for enrolment, refer to the unit indexes in the the current edition of the Handbook. If you have any queries contact the managing faculty for your course.

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This course entry applies to students commencing this course in 2013 and should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

Managing facultyArt, Design and Architecture
Abbreviated titleMArc
CRICOS code059818D
Total credit points required96
Standard duration of study (years)2 years FT
Study mode and locationOn-campus (Caulfield)
Admission, fee and application details http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3120
Contact details

Telephone +61 3 9903 1517, email artdes-enquiries@monash.edu or visit http://www.artdes.monash.edu.au.

Course coordinator

Diego Ramirez-Lovering

Notes

  • Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.

Description

The Master of Architecture offers a coursework postgraduate program of education in the discipline of architecture and provides the second of two degrees required for professional registration. The academic program will focus on research-led architectural design teaching and learning through advanced studios and will culminate in a design research program in the second year of the course.

Outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9, the Bologna Cycle 2 and Monash Graduate Attributes. For more information refer to http://opvclt.monash.edu.au/curriculum-by-design/aligning-course-outcomes-with-aqf-bologna.html.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will be able to:

  • acquire and apply the range of skills necessary to become a professional architect according to the National accreditation bodies
  • contribute to the built environment with responses sensitive to their environmental, technical, social and cultural contexts
  • critically assess international architectural discourses and practices and contribute to advancing design research

Professional recognition

Upon completion of the Master of Architecture, students will have achieved the Architect's Accreditation Council of Australia (ACCA) National Competency Standards applicable to university courses and will comply with the Royal Australian Institute of Architecture (RAIA) Education Policy Performance Criteria.

Structure

(a.) Architectural design studios (54 points)

This is the major area of study. There are design studios at each level of the course.

(b.) Technology

This is delivered with the design studios and includes the integration of material, structural and environmental systems.

(c.) Theory and history

This includes the research methods unit introducing students to the methods and tactics of architectural design research.

(d.) Professional studies (12 points)

These units focus on the core business and regulatory aspects of practice as an architect.

(e.) Electives (18 points)

Students select three 6-point electives from architecture-specific units or other units offered by the University.

(f.) Occupational health and safety (0 points)

This is compulsory for all courses in the faculty and deals with issues relevant to art and design.

Requirements

All units are 6 points unless otherwise indicated.

First year (48 points)

First semester

  • ARC4001 Advanced architecture studio 1 (12 points)
  • ARC4201 Professional studies 1
  • OHS1000 Introduction to art and design health and safety (0 points) - if not previously completed
  • elective

Second semester

  • ARC4002 Advanced architecture studio 2 (12 points)
  • ARC4101 Technologies and environments 4
  • elective

Second year (48 points)

First semester

  • ARC5001 Architecture design research studio (12 points)
  • ARC5201 Professional studies 2
  • ARC5401 Research methods

Second semester

  • ARC5002 Architecture design research projects (18 points)
  • elective

Progression to further studies

Students who complete the Master of Architecture Degree with H2A equivalence will be eligible to apply for course 1322 Doctor of Philosophy.

Award(s)

Master of Architecture