Master of Architecture

2025 Deakin University Handbook

Year	2025 course information
Award granted	Master of Architecture
Deakin course code	S700
Faculty	Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment
Campus	For students who commenced prior to 2022
Duration	2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS course code	059382E Waterfront (Geelong)
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition	The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9
The final intake to this course version was in 2021. Students should contact a Student Adviser in Student Central for course and enrolment information. Further course structure information can be found in the handbook archive.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

The Master of Architecture expands your knowledge in architecture, design and innovative strategies through creativity. You will develop skills through advanced study of critical architectural futures and its integration of current cultural studies, environmental resiliency, sustainable design, technological advancement and social and theoretical issues. This prepares you for contemporary professional practice.

You’ll also undertake studies of ethical, evaluative and research frameworks which underpin the architecture field.

You’ll have access to Deakin’s impressive a+b studio, open 24/7, providing an open plan space to work collaboratively and develop your projects.

Fabricate models in our state-of-the-art architecture workshop and experiment with technology, materials and processes. The workshop is fully equipped with 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC routers and traditional tools and machinery.

Want to gain advanced practical skills through real-world projects?

You will also have the opportunity to work closely with construction management students, creating a multidisciplinary learning experience that stands out to potential employers. Graduates of the Master of Architecture may find employment opportunities in private architectural practices, government organisations and private companies in property development, building and design.

The Master of Architecture is an important step in progressing you towards becoming a registered architect. Upon graduation and the completion of two years of work experience under the supervision of a registered architect, you will then be eligible to present for registration with the Architects Registration Board of Victoria and the Australian Institute of Architects.

Our location in Geelong gives us a unique environment to explore urban and regional issues at multiple scales of projects. We are positioned to connect the city to regional Victoria through our learning experiences and research, creating opportunities to examine our community’s sustainability and resiliency through our design-based investigations.

Indicative student workload

You can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, workshops, site visits and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.

Professional recognition

This course is accredited (within Australia) by the Australian Institute of Architects, the Architects Registration Board of Victoria and the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia.

This course has been validated and recognised by the Board of Architects Malaysia to be included on their 'List of Recognised Architectural Programmes'.

Career opportunities

Graduates will be required to complete an additional two years of work experience under the supervision of a registered architect in order to present for registration with the Architects Registration Board of Victoria (ARBV), Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia.

Graduates can then pursue a career as a practising architect and work in a private architectural practice, government organisations, property development or other building and design fields.

Participation requirements

Students are required to complete units in Trimester 3.

Elective units may be selected that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.

Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.

Mandatory student checks

Any unit which contains work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, Working with Children Check or other check.

Income support

Domestic students enrolled in certain postgraduate coursework programs may be eligible for student payment through Youth Allowance and Austudy.

Further information can be found at Deakin’s Current Students website.

Course rules

To complete the Master of Architecture students must pass 16 credit points and meet the following course rules to be eligible to graduate.

DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in their first study period
Completion of SRA710 Safety Induction Program (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
Completion of STP050 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
Nine (9) core units (12 credit points)
Four (4) credit points of electives - chosen from the available list

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. See the enrolment codes and terminology to help make sense of the University’s vocabulary.

Further information

Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.

Contact Student Central

Other learning experiences

You may choose to use one of your elective units to participate in a study tour to enhance your global architectural awareness and experience. You will also have an opportunity to contribute to the student led, designed and managed end of year curated exhibition - PaperSpace.

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study, and their study discipline or your study load.

Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.

Estimate your fees

For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current students website.