Master of Architecture

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 focusses on research-led architectural design teaching and learning through advanced studios and depth-unit architectural studies electives.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9, the Bologna Cycle 2 and Monash Graduate Attributes Australian Qualifications Framework level 9, the Bologna Cycle 2 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 9, the Bologna Cycle 2 and Monash Graduate Attributes Australian Qualifications Framework level 9, the Bologna Cycle 2 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

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

1. acquire and apply the range of skills necessary to become a professional architect according to the National accreditation bodies
2. contribute to the built environment with responses sensitive to their environmental, technical, social and cultural contexts
3. work and communicate with multi-disciplinary teams in international contexts responsive to local cultures and conditions
4. critically assess international architectural discourses and practices and contribute to advancing design research.

The course is structured in three parts.

Part A. Advanced architecture and design studios

These studies will focus on advanced concepts and skills relevant to architecture design. Through project based studio classes you will gain exposure to leading design practices. In conjunction with studios, you will select from a range of advanced architecture studies units, which are complementary depth units. These will introduce you to the methods and tactics of architectural design research and engage with the multidisciplinary socio-cultural, political, economic, historical, theoretical and technical dimensions relevant to architecture and urbanism. Studies culminate in the final year in a self-directed project.

Part B: Applied professional 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 C. Electives

These studies provide complementary depth units and enable you to tailor your studies to individual interests. You may select units from either architecture-specific advanced architecture studies depth units or other units offered by the University.

Students complete 96 credit points as specified in Part A, Part B and Part C, including a minimum of 48 credit points at level 5. In addition students must complete OHS1000 (Introduction to art and design health and safety) (0 points) if not previously completed.

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2016handbooks/maps/map-f6001.pdf) will assist you to plan to meet the course requirements, and guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.

Part A: Advanced architecture studies (66 points)

Students complete:

• ARC4001 Advanced architecture project 1 (12 points)
• ARC4002 Advanced architecture project 2 (12 points)
• ARC4502 Advanced architecture studies 2
• ARC5001 Advanced architecture project 3 (12 points)
• ARC5501 Advanced architecture studies 3
• ARC5002 Final architecture project (18 points)

Part B: Professional practices (12 points)

Students complete:

• ARC4101 Integrated project - technologies, environments and professional practices
• ARC5201 Professional practices

Part C: Electives (18 points)

Students complete units to 18 points chosen from the following, including at least one (6 points) at level 5:

• ARC4501 Advanced architecture studies 1
• ARC5502 Advanced architecture studies 4 or an open elective at level 5
• any unit from across the University in which you are eligible to enrol

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