Master of Architecture
A professional architecture degree specialising in sustainable design for extreme climates in Northern Australia and the Asia-Pacific.
Best for:Best for architecture graduates or professionals seeking to specialise in sustainable design for tropical and extreme climates, with a focus on Indigenous knowledge and professional practice.
Overview
The Master of Architecture at Charles Darwin University is a professional degree designed to equip students with advanced skills in architectural design, focusing on sustainable solutions for extreme climates. The programme builds on undergraduate knowledge, emphasising Indigenous perspectives, environmental sustainability, and innovative design thinking. Students develop expertise in 3D modelling, architectural documentation, and project delivery processes while exploring research and professional practice options. The curriculum integrates real-world industry standards and prepares graduates for registration as architects in Australia.
What you'll do
- Develop innovative architectural designs tailored to extreme climates and diverse environmental contexts in Northern Australia and the Asia-Pacific.
- Refine 3D modelling and digital fabrication skills to realise architectural concepts and prepare detailed project documentation.
- Explore principles of design thinking with a focus on Indigenous knowledge, sustainability, equity, and economic prosperity.
- Learn about architectural firm operations, professional standards, and project delivery processes.
- Complete a major research project or professional practice placement to enhance research and professional competencies.
- Engage with real-world industry challenges through case studies and collaborative projects.
Requirements
Degree required: A recognised bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent international qualification
Language: English proficiency (not explicitly stated but implied for academic and professional engagement)
Instruction: English
- Proven ability to meet a minimum GPA of 4.5 in an eligible bachelor’s degree in architecture
- Six months of post-degree professional employment experience in architectural fields within Australia (alternative pathway)
- Access to a laptop or PC with appropriate specifications and high-speed broadband for project work
- Familiarity with architectural design software and tools
- Australian residency or eligibility for Australian student visas (implied)
- Completion of a recognised bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent
- Alternative pathway: Six months of professional architectural experience in Australia with CV submission
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Applicants must apply through the SATAC portal. Successful completion of a recognised bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent is required. Applicants with a GPA of at least 4.5 or six months of professional experience in Australia must upload a CV detailing their experience. All students require access to a laptop or PC with appropriate specifications and high-speed broadband.
- CV (for applicants using the professional experience pathway)
- Official academic transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
- Statement of purpose or research proposal (if applicable)
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