Master of Architecture (Coursework) (MArch)
Master of Architecture (Coursework) (MArch)
Program Code
MARCH
Program Faculty
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics
Academic Year
2017
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
The Master of Architecture is a professionally accredited program which will enable graduates to apply for registration and practice as Architects. The program is intended to develop professional and creative abilities in the context of contemporary theory and practice in Architecture.
Applicants should be aware that depending on their qualifications, non-standard admission requirements for this program, including the submission of a CV and portfolio of work, may be required and should contact the School of Architecture and Built Environment for full details of the entry requirements of the program.
The Master of Architecture is an AQF Level 9 Masters Extension qualification with a standard full-time duration of 2 years.
Academic Program Rules for Master of Architecture (Coursework)
There shall be a Master of Architecture (Coursework).
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Master of Architecture (coursework), the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 48 units, comprising:
- Students shall pass courses to the value of at least 24 units at each of the two levels
- Core courses to the value of 33 units
- Elective courses to the value of 3 units
- Research equivalent courses to the value of 12 units in the form of a final project.
Core Courses
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Core Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 33 units.
Year I
Courses to the value of at least 21 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ARCH 7032 Studio Cultures: Architecture (M) 6 ARCH 7020 Professional Practice (M) 3 ARCH 7033 Advanced Construction (M) 3 ARCH 7034 Studio: Urbanism (M) 6 ARCH 7035 Critical Historical Practices (M) 3 Year II
Courses to the value of at least 12 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ARCH 7040 Studio: Architecture (M) 6 ARCH 7041 Advanced Architecture Technologies (M) 3 ARCH 7042 Designing Research (M) 3 -
Final Project
To satisfy the requirements for Final Project students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.
Students must complete a final design project with a written exegesis or a research dissertation of not longer than 10,000 words.
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ARCH 7043 Final Architecture Project (M) 12
Electives
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Elective Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Elective Courses students must complete courses to the value of 3 units.
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ARCH 7037 Experiential Studio: Onshore (M) 3 ARCH 7038 Experiential Studio: Offshore (M) 3 ARCH 7036 Architecture Internship (M) 3 ARCH 7039 Independent Study (M) 3 and
Courses to the value of up to 3 units may be taken from the following:
other postgraduate coursework courses offered by the University.