Master of Architecture
Program code
5558
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
2 years full-time
Credit points
160
Indicative fee
$40,000.00* per year (more)
* 2025 indicative annual fee
About this program
You will receive a rounded professional architectural education with strength in design-research. Your studies include sustainable design, urban design, history/theory and design practice. The research-based approach to architectural design in this degree will help you develop the capacity to pose original questions and to investigate, analyse and appraise current information and understandings. Research-led design will underpin career-long self-directed learning of a critical-reflective nature.
Attendance information
Attendance for all students is full-time mainly on campus, with some off-campus activities including: on-line delivery for aspects; integrated practice-learning; site and practice visits; and, elective national and international field studies. Academic staff-student contact is typically 15-18 hr per week.
Work-integrated learning
Work integrated learning is established in the core course 7606ENV Architecture Professional Practice 2. Additional Work integrated learning is also available through the Listed Elective 7900ENG Work Integrated Learning, available in consultation with the Program Director. Work integrated learning activities integrate theoretical learning with its application in the workplace. Such inclusion in this program demonstrates Griffith University's commitment to preparing its graduates for success in their working life.
My career opportunities
Our graduates have been employed in various architecture related organisations including private practice, consulting firms and in local and state government. You may choose to become a 'general practitioner' or you will have the option to specialise in a building type, in an aspect of building design or construction procurement or with further experience and study you can specialise in urban design or research.
Professional recognition
The Master of Architecture is recognised by the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia, the Board of Architects of Queensland, the Australian Institute of Architects and the Commonwealth Association of Architects.
Pathways to further study
This program is the entry-level qualification for the architecture profession and as such is a terminal degree. Through inclusion of 40 credit points of dedicated research in the first year of study, graduates will be eligible for consideration for higher-degree-research enrolment.
International students
An International student is one who is not:
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen or
- a Pacific Engagement visa holder or
- a person who has Australian permanent resident status.
Indicative annual tuition fee
The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points (two full-time trimesters).
The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
Tuition fees
- An International student pays tuition fees.
- Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
- The tuition fee for students who commence their program prior to 2014 is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student commenced the program.
- The tuition fee for students who commence their program from 2014 onwards is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.
Program fees for the Master of Architecture (5558)
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Changing programs
If an International student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.
Permanent resident status
If an undergraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will be provided with a domestic fee-paying place.
The student may then apply for a Commonwealth supported place at the next admission period provided that the student satisfies the conditions for transfer from a domestic fee-paying place to a Commonwealth supported place as set out in the Fees and Charges Procedure.
If a postgraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth supported place (subject to availability) or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.
If a research student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.
Further information
- Fees and Charges Procedure
- 3.6 - Fees for International Students
- 3.9 - Administrative and Miscellaneous Charges
- Cost of studying in Australia
Additional fee information
Additional costs
Throughout your program you may be required to pay for the following items:
- Studio materials (drawing equipment and consumables: various pens, pencils, brushes, paper, masking tape, erasers etc., model making consumables; cardboard, timber, sheet materials, glue, tape etc.), printing, laptops
- expenses associated with field trips and placements