University of Queensland
Master of Architecture
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Develop the advanced design, technical and professional skills relevant to the practice of architecture and advancing originality and creativity in the field.
Course overview
The Master of Architecture is the second stage required to obtain a professional qualification in architecture and builds on your core skills developed as an undergraduate. Through your master's studies at UQ, you'll gain a greater understanding of why architecture is such a dynamic and demanding profession, making a positive contribution to shaping our built environment and culture.
You'll also hone the essential skills of an architect and your abilities to design buildings and spaces with an inherent concern for human living and society. You can choose from a range of courses that will develop your ideas about contemporary architectural practice. You'll challenge your thinking through topics such as housing and density, civic buildings and public space and commercial architecture.
Throughout the program, you'll learn from professional architects and leading researchers who have strong local industry links and work to advance the discipline of architecture internationally.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
What you will study
Students must complete 32 units comprising:
- 16 units for all MArch Core Courses
- 12 units from MArch Studio Courses
- Two to four units from MArch Research Courses
- Zero to two units from MArch Elective Courses
Unless otherwise indicated, each course is valued at two units.
Complete 16 units for all of the following:
- Contemporary Architecture
- Climate Futures and the Built Environment
- Architectural Practice: Management
- Architectural Practice: Design (four units)
- Architectural Practice: Report
- Architectural Practice: Construction
- Contemporary Urbanism
Complete exactly 12 units from the following:
- Advanced Architectural Design: Institutions and Ideology (four units)
- Advanced Architectural Design: Adaptive Capacities (four units)
- Advanced Architectural Design: Dwelling and Density (four units)
- Advanced Architectural Design: Landscapes and Architecture (four units)
- Advanced Architectural Design: Masterclass (four units)
- Advanced Architectural Design: Generative Structures (four units)
- Urban Design: Urban Futures (four units)
- Urban Design: Responsive Environments (four units)
Complete two to four units from the following:
- Research Lab: Environmental Performance
- Research Lab: Computation and Digitalisation
- Research Lab: History & Heritage
- Research Lab: Culture and Place
- Research Thesis - ADPS7060 (four units)
- Research Thesis - ADPS7061 (four units)
Complete zero to two units from the following:
- Special Topics
- Industry Placement
- Foundations of Sustainable Development
- Wise Leadership
- Integrated Urban Water Management
Entry requirements
- To be eligible for entry, you'll need a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in architecture.
- You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification or a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in architecture, plus six months full-time post-graduate work experience in an architectural environment.
- You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. If you hold a qualification other than the Bachelor of Architectural Design from UQ, you must have a grade point average GPA of 5.0 in at least two design courses in architectural studies, at either bachelor's or master's level.
Relevant work experience
Relevant work experience includes architecture, construction, drawing and architectural design. Work experience might occur outside of standard architectural practice, for example, working for a council or government body or a consulting company. This will need to be supported with evidence.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Your previous studies can be credited towards your postgraduate studies, provided they meet the relevant course requirements.
If you receive an offer of enrolment and you’ve undertaken prior learning, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. The procedure is governed by the university's Recognition of Prior Learning policy. Contact the university for more details.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
This postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Industrial Sector Architect
- Architectural Designer
- Project Delivery Architect
- Practice Manager
- Architectural Technician
- Associate Architect
Fees and CSP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $9,540 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 16 units (normally eight courses) per year.
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per the course you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.