UNSW Sydney
3 years
Combine architecture and property development expertise in a dual master's degree designed to unlock leadership roles in the built environment. This 3-year program integrates creative design skills with commercial property knowledge, preparing you to lead projects that benefit people and the planet.
Applicants must have completed a nationally accredited undergraduate degree in architecture with consistent credit level grades (65 WAM or higher). Work experience combined with undergraduate architecture studies may be considered if entry requirements are not met. Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Honours) graduates can be eligible if they undertake the architecture elective pathway and achieve 65 WAM overall. English language proficiency is required; Australian Year 12 qualification holders do not need additional evidence. International applicants must demonstrate English competency through approved tests or prior study in English.
Master of Architecture (72 UOC, 10 core courses): Advanced knowledge in Architectural Design, Professional Practice, Research, Construction and Structures, and Environment and Building Services. Master of Property and Development (60 UOC, 8 core courses): Critical knowledge in property performance analysis, investment and finance, valuation, development and feasibility, asset and facilities management, real property law, and research. Prescribed electives (6 UOC): One course from prescribed electives in either Master of Architecture or Master of Property Development, plus one course in advanced themes or topics in Australian Architecture and Urbanism. Students gain hands-on experience with advanced technologies including 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC routing, VR and immersive technology in the Design Futures Lab.
UNSW is a global top 20 university (QS World University Rankings 2024-2026) with the Built Environment school ranked #33 globally for architecture and built environment. The program is accredited by the Australian Property Institute and NSW Architects Registration Board. Students learn from award-winning practitioners including Rachel Neeson, Philip Thalis, and international practitioners such as Mun Summ Wong and Richard Hassell of Singaporean practice Woha. UNSW has been awarded Most Employable students for seven years in a row, with strong industry links and partnerships. The diverse, inclusive Arts, Design & Architecture community provides world-class alumni connections and interdisciplinary opportunities.
Graduates are equipped for diverse roles in the building industry with strong projected demand. The Australian government commits more than half its capital outlay to land development, building and infrastructure, with architect demand projected to grow 35% over the next decade. Career opportunities include property management, asset and facilities management, private and commercial architectural practice, heritage and high-performance architecture, government and policy consultation, multidisciplinary design practice, property development, property analysis and finance, and architectural criticism and academia. The dual qualification provides competitive advantage for senior management and leadership positions across both architecture and property development sectors.
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