Study Master of Architecture (913AA.5) at University of Canberra in Australia, Faculty of Arts and Design

About this course

About this course
Study options
Entry requirements
- International
Pathways options
- By other partners

What will I learn?

This course has a unique status as the only postgraduate architecture program in Canberra – one of the world’s most internationally recognised and fascinating model design cities. This professionally accredited two-year course focuses on the contemporary issues informing urban architecture and promotes the processes of urbanisation in architectural research.Accredited under a process administered by the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia, the course will arm you with the professional and intellectual knowledge and skills needed to practice architecture nationally and internationally. You will even fine-tune your expertise in related careers, such as urban design and heritage, and can choose to pursue additional studies leading to a PhD in a range of topics, including architectural history, urban planning or digital architecture.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts and Design

CRICOS

059960J

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

A$41,500.00 (US$ 27,349) per year

Homestay or private rental accommodation - vary from $160 per week for a room in a share house to $400–500 per week for a 2–3 bedroom house.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2026

Venue

Bruce

11 Kirinari Street,

Bruce,

Australian Capital Territory,

2617, Canberra, Australia

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

A$41,500.00 (US$ 27,349) per year

Homestay or private rental accommodation - vary from $160 per week for a room in a share house to $400–500 per week for a 2–3 bedroom house.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Bruce

11 Kirinari Street,

Bruce,

Australian Capital Territory,

2617, Canberra, Australia

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Entry requirements

For international students

Entry into this course requires a Bachelor of Architecture, or equivalent, and a credit (or above) grade average in the architecture design studios in the second and third year of the undergraduate degree. If the credit (or above) grade average is not met a portfolio*, submitted with the application, that indicates the design ability of the candidate may be used to determine admission eligibility. Other students with an Architecture degree or equivalent may be admitted on permission of the course convener.

*A supporting portfolio is highly recommended to any student with a below credit average grade. The portfolio should demonstrate the final four semesters of studio work or equivalent professional experience.Assumed KnowledgeArchitectural Knowledge in accord with the learning outcomes of the Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, or equivalent.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.