In this program, taught through a practice-based, studio-learning model, you’ll study a research-driven curriculum covering the technology, design, fabrication, practice, and theory of professional architectural practice. You’ll learn the valuable skills and knowledge required to become a leader in the field, including how to evaluate architectural practice in a critical and ethical framework, and develop innovative propositions to new situations, both individually and collaboratively.

- Admission to the Master of Architecture will require one of the following: successful completion of the Swinburne Bachelor of Design (Architecture) or successful completion of the Swinburne Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with a major in Architecture or successful completion of the Swinburne Bachelor of Design (Interior Architecture) (Honours) with an advanced minor in Architecture or successful completion of another three year undergraduate architectural course*. - * In the case of completing another three year undergraduate architectural course, applications will be assessed using a Range of Criteria. These would include (but not be limited to): a pre-selection kit requiring submission of an on-line portfolio (max 8 pages), a personal statement and University transcripts ** a review of prior learning in relation to the Swinburne Bachelor of Design (Architecture) will be necessary, and supplemental transitionary classes may be required. - Satisfactory completion of one of the following: Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65% minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0 Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 58 (no communicative skills less than 50) TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 79 with a reading band no less than 18 and writing band no less than 20 any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.