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Detailed Program Information

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Program Code

MARCH

Academic Year

2023

Program Faculty

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Special Notes

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These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (http://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.

Conditions

Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Faculty before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.

Academic Program Rules for Master of Architecture

There shall be a Master of Architecture.

Qualification Requirements

Academic Program:

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:

Core courses to the value of 33 units
Research equivalent courses to the value of 12 units in the form of a final project.
Elective courses to the value of 3 units

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Core Courses

To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 33 units.

All of the following courses must be completed:

Subject / Catalogue	Course Title	Unit Value
ARCH 7020	Professional Practice (M)	3
ARCH 7032	Studio Cultures: Architecture (M)	6
ARCH 7033	Advanced Construction (M)	3
ARCH 7034	Studio: Urbanism (M)	6
ARCH 7035	Critical Historical Practices (M)	3
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 accompanied by a reflective commentary / 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

Subject / Catalogue	Course Title	Unit Value
ARCH 7036	Architecture Internship (M)	3
ARCH 7037	Experiential Studio (M)	3
ARCH 7039	Independent Study (M)	3
PLANNING 7034	Planning Policy and Regulation	3

Published on: 30 November, 2022 | 10:03:33