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The accredited Master of Architecture degree provides one of the pathways to becoming a registered architect in Australia when paired with appropriate professional experience and passing the Architectural Practice Examination.
Throughout this program, you'll explore architectural history, theory, research methods, management principles, legal aspects, and gain hands-on professional practice experience.
This practical course integrates design principles with scientific knowledge, technological applications, historical context, and cultural understanding to develop comprehensive skills. You'll complete a significant independent thesis project in your chosen specialization, showcasing research capabilities while gaining real-world experience.
High-achieving graduates may pursue doctoral studies. With growing emphasis on sustainable design, architects must innovatively approach our constructed surroundings while applying digital design and technological solutions. Curtin's focus on BIM, resilient architecture, and community initiatives prepares graduates to meet future challenges in shaping human-centered built environments.
Applicants require a Bachelor of Applied Science (Architectural Science), equivalent qualification (e.g. Graduate Diploma in Architecture) or qualification from cognate areas (e.g. Bachelor of Interior Architecture/Interior Design). Entry to the course is competitive and a high semester weighted average is required. Students with a Bachelor's degree from a non-AACA accredited architecture/cognate program are required to submit a folio at the time of application.
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 60; Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Grade C. IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System): Writing, Speaking, Reading, and Listening: 6.0; Overall band score: 6.5; TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 79 Overall; Reading 13 Listening 13 Speaking 18 Writing 21.