Master of Architecture
Degree Level Postgraduate
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Start Date
February
July
Campus
City West
Duration
2 year(s) full-time
Program Code
DMAE
SATAC Code
4CM012 (Internal)
Study as
Full-time
or part-time
Mode
On-campus
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Entry requirements
- Entry into the Master of Architecture program is competitive, based on academic merit, and subject to quota.
- Entry requires successful completion of the Bachelor of Architectural Studies program at the University of South Australia or a Bachelor degree in a 3 year pre-professional architecture program from a recognised Australian higher education institution or equivalent. Applicants with a Bachelor degree in a 3 year pre-professional architecture program from a non-Australian higher education institution must also submit a portfolio as part of their application.
Alternative Entry
The University may admit other applicants who provide satisfactory evidence of academic achievement which the University recognises as equivalent to a completed Bachelor of Architectural Studies.
Aim
The Master of Architecture Degree qualifies individuals who demonstrate professional design, communication and management knowledge and skills in response to technical, environmental and cultural issues in the built environment, for professional practice and as a pathway for further learning including higher degree by research.
Content & Structure
Graduates of a Master of Architecture degree will have a body of knowledge that includes an understanding of contemporary architectural practice leading towards professional registration, and in-depth knowledge of architectural principles and concepts required through various stages of a building project, from its design and documentation through to its construction and beyond, and knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to a field of work and or learning.
The students will complete 72 units of study where Year 1 develops competence in core course streams and broadens awareness and develops specialisation through undertaking of electives, and Year 2 expands the intellectual and professional areas of the program and provides scope for research related to complex individual design projects.
Study at the new Adelaide University in 2026
The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia are combining their strengths to create a new university for the future, Adelaide University, opening in January 2026.
From 4 August 2025, the University of Adelaide and University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students.
Professional accreditation and recognition
This program is professionally accredited by the Architectural Practice Board of South Australia, endorsing the architecture qualifications of graduates required for registration as an architect. Accreditation demonstrates the achievement of relevant competencies from the AACA National Competency Standards in Architecture.
The Australian Institute of Architects recognises the program, endorsing architecture qualifications required for membership of the AIA, including student and graduate membership. Recognition of the program demonstrates compliance with the Institute's Education Policy Performance Criteria.
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