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Adelaide University

Adelaide , South Australia ,Australia

Master of Architecture

Our Master of Architecture equips you with advanced expertise in architectural design, its relationship with the environment, culture, and advancements in design and construction technologies.  

Develop the technical and creative skills across advanced contemporary architecture courses that foster collaborative and innovative research practices.  

You'll learn in purpose-designed facilities including dedicated design studios and workshops. Here, you’ll engage with industry professionals and real clients to develop solutions that respond to real-world challenges.  
Our students can expect to explore career paths in a range of industries once they graduate. This degree can also lead to higher degrees by research or complementing further study.

Campus Information

Adelaide City, Mount

The campus encompasses precincts at both the east and west ends of the city. Adelaide City Campus – West features cutting-edge creative studios and modern learning spaces, as well as unique facilities like the Architecture Museum and SASA Gallery. Adelaide City – West is also surrounded by live music venues, and borders Adelaide’s biomedical precinct, where significant and groundbreaking medical research occurs.

Intakes

  • Feb
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

As a graduate of the Master of Architecture, you might specialise in preserving and restoring historic buildings and landmarks. Or build sustainable housing to cater for the world’s booming population.  

Careers to consider include: 

  • Architect (subject to registration requirements) 
  • Urban designer 
  • Heritage consultant. 

You might also like to explore other industries where your skills and knowledge in 3D modelling, computational design and collaboration are highly valued.  

PSW Opportunity

Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.

  • Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
  • Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
  • Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
  • The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants

Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:

  • Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
  • Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
  • Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
  • PhD students can stay upto 4 years

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirement and demonstrate they fulfil any essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

  • A completed Bachelor of Architectural Design; OR
  • A 3-year pre-professional architecture program from a recognised Australian higher education institution or equivalent.

This degree requires a Grade Point Average (GPA) equivalent to an Adelaide University 4.0 on a 7-point scale for entry.

Applicants with a bachelor degree in architecture from a non-Australian institution may be considered and will be required to provide a portfolio.

The portfolio should include the applicant's own creative works from previous degrees, professional, and/or personal background, showing design skills, knowledge, and familiarity with a range of design tools and media. In addition to final outcomes, it should comprise evidence of design process, development and drawing documentation. The portfolio may include material developed with others if clearly referenced and the applicant's contribution explained.

 

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