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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Architecture/Master of Landscape Architecture (Coursework)

Course code: #MC-ARCLARC

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Architecture/Master of Landscape Architecture (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $46,304 AUD

  • Application fee

    $120 AUD

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    105520C

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Winter-July 30-April-2023 2023-04-30
Fall-February 31-October-2023 2023-10-31
Fall-February 30-April-2024 2024-04-30

Overview

Master of Architecture/Master of Landscape Architecture

The Master of Architecture combined with the Master of Landscape Architecture double master degree at the University of Melbourne positions students to be industry ready and have flexibility within the employment market. 

It gives you the knowledge and skills to help improve our built and natural environments through innovative design.

This multidisciplinary approach allows you to realise synergies between disciplines, broadening your skillset and giving you a contemporary understanding of the built environment profession.

This program aims to provide you with:

  • highly developed skills to manage an architectural practice and lead or work within cross-discipline project teams;
  • the skills to design ecologically sound and contemporary landscapes using the latest materials and technologies;
  • the management and communications skills to work effectively in interdisciplinary project teams, directly applicable in professional practice;
  • a grounding in the history, theory and technology of architecture and landscape architecture, and an in-depth understanding of international landscape architecture contemporary practice leading to the creation of innovative thinking and design.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$66,004

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,212
Accommodation 1 bed room $19,700
Tuition 1 person $46,304

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Personal Statement
  • Portfolio

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

79
13
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Applicants for the Melbourne School of Design with the following English language results may be eligible for the pathway options:

CourseDirect EntryIELTS (Academic)TOEFL (internet-based test)Pearson Test of English (Academic)
UMELBP Prep
(10 weeks)
N/A5.5 (no band less than 5.0)46 + writing 14; speaking 14; reading 4; listening 542 with no communicative skill below 36
UMELBP
(10 weeks)
Successful completion of UMELBP Prep6.0 (no band less than 5.5)60 + writing 18; speaking 16; reading 8; listening 750 with no communicative skill below 42

Exclusions

Research students are not eligible for the UMELBP. 


Academic background and requirement

Entry requirements for Students coming from an Architecture undergraduate degree

For students coming from an Architecture undergraduate degree:

  • A three-year undergraduate degree in Architecture with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65% (University of Melbourne equivalent); and
  • A Design Portfolio; and
  • A Personal Statement of up to 500 words outlining relevant prior study and work experience, and motivation to undertake the program

 

Entry requirements for the Students coming from a Landscape Architecture undergraduate degree

For students coming from a Landscape Architecture undergraduate degree:

  • A three-year undergraduate degree in a suitable Landscape Architecture discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65% (University of Melbourne equivalent); and
  • A Design Portfolio; and
  • A Personal Statement of up to 500 words outlining relevant prior study and work experience, and motivation to undertake the program

 

Suitable Landscape Architecture backgrounds:

The academic selection committee will determine whether your study background is suitable for entry based on the individual course content. 

Qualifications such as Environmental Design, Environmental Architecture, Landscape Design and Landscape Gardening must cover the following content to be deemed suitable.

  • Minimum one subject in Landscape Natural History
  • Minimum one subject in Ecology, Plants or Horticulture
  • Minimum one subject in Site Tectonics, Landscape Engineering, Landscape Grading, Landform Manipulation, or 3D Landscape Space
  • 50% of course content must be Landscape Architecture related
  • 20% of course content must be studio-based

Career opportunities

  • Architect
  • Studio Director
  • Project Lead
  • Design Leader
  • Design Strategist
  • Project Architect
  • Parametric Designer
  • Technical Director
  • Heritage Consultant

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