Master of Architecture

Create the places of tomorrow

As we move further into the new century, there is an urgent and growing need for architects who apply a global lens to their work, putting social justice and sustainability first. The UTS Master of Architecture's unique curriculum, based on the three pillars of decarbonisation, decolonisation and urban equity, will comprehensively prepare you for a lucrative and rewarding career at the cutting edge of this evolving discipline.

Throughout your degree, you'll benefit from advanced industry insights, hands-on learning and world-class academics, ensuring you’re equipped with everything you need to succeed. Professionally accredited, this degree will see you graduate ready to qualify as a practising architect and create the functional, beautiful spaces and places of tomorrow.

The Master of Architecture is a focused, professional degree and is required to become a practising architect. It is the second of two degrees, undertaken after the successful completion of the Bachelor of Design in Architecture (C10004) or equivalent.

Part of the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building.

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Master of Architecture

CODE

UTS: C04235 (version 2)

CRICOS: 061397B

DURATION

2 years full time
4 years part time

INTAKE

Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025
Autumn Session 2026
Spring Session 2026

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COURSE FEES

Indicative total tuition fee for government-supported domestic students
$18,870.16

Indicative total tuition fee for domestic students
$63,558.60

LOCATION

City campus

What you’ll study

This postgraduate course offers you a range of flexible subject selections and can be completed in two years full-time or four years part-time. You'll acquire valuable, pragmatic insight into the realities of professional practice and develop advanced technical skills through project-based studio experiences.

Choosing your own path, you'll select both core Design Studios and electives that align with your areas of interest and career goals. You'll also have the opportunity to access global exposure through study tours, earning academic credit while you travel.

Subjects at a glance

Core subjects

Subject Code	Subject Name
11501	Practice: Advocacy
11502	Practice: Finance and Project Management
11503	Practice: The Profession
11504	Practice: Research Cultures
11551	Masters Architectural Design Studio 1
11552	Masters Architectural Design Studio 2
11553	Masters Architectural Design Studio 3
11554	Masters Architectural Design Studio 4

See all subjects and majors in the UTS Handbook

Typical course program

The outline below shows an example program for the Master of Architecture based on a full-time study load. Please note that your exact program may differ based on your unique circumstances, such as your commencement date, subject selections and recognition of prior learning.

8

core Architecture subjects
4

Architecture electives

First year

Your core subjects, Design Studio and Professional Practice will progress your knowledge and capabilities in design, research and professional practice. You'll also undertake your choice of elective units, which cover a wide range of topics, working directly with industry leaders and academics.
Second year

Finalising your academic journey, you'll learn to advocate, manage projects and handle financing in a working environment in the Professional Practice core subjects, whilst undertaking your second year of select Design Studios and electives.

First year

Your core subjects, Design Studio and Professional Practice will progress your knowledge and capabilities in design, research and professional practice. You'll also undertake your choice of elective units, which cover a wide range of topics, working directly with industry leaders and academics.

Second year

Finalising your academic journey, you'll learn to advocate, manage projects and handle financing in a working environment in the Professional Practice core subjects, whilst undertaking your second year of select Design Studios and electives.

See typical course program in the UTS Handbook

Course highlights

In this course we teach the tools you need to develop, plan and design structures for a variety of clients and purposes. You will also be taught vital research skills and how to apply ethical, environmental, cultural, aesthetic and technological perspectives to your work, designed to equip you with the potential to become a well-rounded, globally-minded professional.

Industry accreditation

The UTS Master of Architecture is accredited by the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia, in affiliation with the NSW Architects Registration Board, the Australian Institute of Architects and the Commonwealth Association of Architects.

Admissions information

This course is designed for graduates aiming to become practising architects, building on foundational knowledge from a Bachelor of Design in Architecture or equivalent. Choose this programme for its innovative approach, offering a flexible structure that empowers you to tailor your specialisation to your career aspirations. Its distinctiveness lies in the integration of critical architectural design with practical research, preparing you for the dynamic nature of architectural practice.

You will gain critical analysis, strategic leadership, and effective communication skills. Additionally, you will develop research abilities to creatively inform your design process and learn to craft persuasive architectural proposals. The course also emphasises ethical, environmental, cultural, aesthetic, and technological considerations in architecture.

Learning occurs through a blend of core and elective subjects, with hands-on design and reflective practice. This approach ensures you are well-prepared for registration as an architect in New South Wales, ready to contribute to local and international practices.
This course is an innovative and flexible professional degree. Through a non-sequential structure, which allows students to select from a range of core and elective subjects, it gives students choice regarding their professional specialisation that can best serve them in their future careers. Architectural design subjects enhance a critical understanding of architecture as both a discipline with an existing body of knowledge and a set of practices that continuously challenge and add to that body of knowledge. Research is undertaken as a preliminary to design decision-making, during design and in reflection on design development. Architectural practice subjects prepare students for expanded practice in emerging media and markets, contemporary business practice and global economies and within challenging social, environmental, political and regulatory contexts. Students who complete a Master of Architecture and subsequent practical experience are eligible to become registered architects in New South Wales.
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Completed UTS Bachelor of Design in Architecture, UTS Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Architecture (Architectural Studies for Interior Architecture), or UTS Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Architecture (Architectural Studies for Landscape Architects) with:
  - a minimum GPA of 5.5/7, or
  - a minimum GPA between 5 and 5.49/7 AND A portfolio AND Design or related experience AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in the Master of Architecture
OR
- Completed any other Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in Design in Architecture with a minimum GPA of 5/7 AND A portfolio AND Design or related experience AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in the Master of Architecture
Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate design or related experience:
- Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
  - A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
  - A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
  - A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
  - An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
  - A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)
For applicants who need to demonstrate interest in the course:
- Personal statement (300 words) outlining capability, commitment, and motivation for studying the course.
Portfolio is submitted as a digital portfolio in PDF format consisting of 3-5 architectural projects from previous studies at a university level which emphasise prior individual academic work over related professional work and should include:
- Conceptual design processes and thinking (including a written project description, applicant must note individual or group work)
- Design development (evidence of design process)
- Physical model making
- Construction drawings and detailing (must be own work)
- Visual representation (demonstration of 3D graphic technique)
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
2025 Indicative tuition fees for government-supported domestic students

This course offers a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). This means the Australian Government contributes to your education costs, and you pay the remaining tuition fees, known as the student contribution. If eligible, you can defer payment through HECS-HELP, or you can choose to pay your fees upfront each session.

CSP applications are reviewed continuously by the university and offered based on merit, so we recommend applying early to be considered. Learn more about applying for a CSP, eligibility and key dates.

2025 Tuition Fees
- Indicative first-year tuition fee: $9,314.00
- Indicative Total tuition fee: $18,870.16
Tuition fees are reviewed annually, with any new rates effective from the beginning of each calendar year. The total indicative tuition fee includes estimated annual increases over the duration of the course.

Additional Costs

Your tuition fees do not include:
- The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), which supports student services and activities. If eligible, you can defer this fee using SA-HELP.
- Textbooks, materials, and other course-related costs.
- Any applicable payment processing fees (e.g., credit card surcharges).
Important Information
- Fees are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD).
- The indicative tuition fees above are based on full-time study (1 year = 48 credit points).
- Your actual fees depend on the year you enrol, your study load and the subjects you choose. Some subjects fall into different student contribution bands.
- You can calculate your student contribution based on the amounts listed in the student contribution table.
Alumni Advantage Program

As a UTS graduate, you can enjoy a 10% discount on your course fees. Just apply for the course you're interested in, and if you're accepted, the discount will automatically be applied to your enrolment invoice. Learn more about the Alumni Advantage Program.

If you have any questions about course fees, please feel free to make an enquiry.
The Master of Architecture is a qualification accepted for candidates seeking to take the professional examination of the NSW Architects Registration Board and Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA), as a prerequisite for registration under the provision of the Architects Act administered by the NSW Architects Registration Board, and to professional membership of the institute.

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Careers

Your future career

Upon completion of this degree, you'll need to meet the professional experience requirement of 3,300 hours and then sit the Architectural Practice Examination before applying for professional registration with the NSW Architect Registration Board.

You'll have an up-to-date set of critical competencies, seeing you ready to plan and design effective, functional structures for a variety of settings and uses.

Your advanced understanding of key disciplinary perspectives, sustainability and ethical practice will see you become a leader in your organisation and industry. From here, you'll be ready to succeed in any architectural setting, deploying your capabilities to design a better, fairer world.

Career options

“Another great opportunity to immerse myself personally and professionally was during the recent Barcelona and Girona, Spain Global Study Tour. These models, contexts and ideas will be tools that I can draw on for future local open space planning, which is one challenge of the architecture profession today.”

Katherine Turk

Bachelor of Design in Architecture Master of Architecture

“You’ll always learn how to properly draw a concrete slab or design a wall penetration, but UTS teaches you to consider the message behind the design. That’s what sets a great architect apart.”

Will Snell

Bachelor of Design in Architecture Master of Architecture

“The teachers are fantastic – they’re often people who are really high up in the field. They’re quite understanding of different and more progressive ways of thinking about architecture.”

Chad

Bachelor of Design in Architecture Master of Architecture

“Travelling abroad as a part of a Design Studio has been a highlight of my education. It was an enriching opportunity which allowed me to greatly expand my understanding and appreciation of architecture.”

Lily Cannon

Master of Architecture

Where you’ll study

Our world-class facilities support your future-focused learning and high-impact research. They enable effective partnerships with industry and provide services to our community.

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Students using equipment in a fabrication and digital workshops. — Bring your designs to life through model making or 3D printing.

Design students collaborating and working on projects in a studio space in DAB Building 6, — Our professional studios are your dedicated spaces to work solo or collaborate with your peers.

Design students collaborating and working on projects in DAB Building 6. — Design your dream project in our workshops.

Why UTS?

Why study Design, Architecture and Building at UTS

With a Design, Architecture and Building degree from UTS, you'll build connections with industry from the moment you start your studies, and learn the skills to respond to social, cultural, environmental and economic challenges.

Study in purpose-built facilities and access the latest technologies shaping your field, from 3D printing to AI, drones and seamless knitting machines. Our commitment to hands-on practice and professional accreditation means our courses are highly respected by the industry – and our students are too.