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Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
24 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Architecture | Building Science | Building Technology
Area of study
Architecture and Construction
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


This two-year postgraduate program, available part-time, provides an evidence-based education in sustainable building design, operation, and audio acoustics. It combines primary and secondary streams, equipping students with skills in building performance, audio production, and acoustic engineering. Graduates are qualified for careers in audio and acoustics fields or specialized roles in architecture, engineering, and facility management, preparing them both for local and international opportunities.

Program Outline


Degree Overview:

An evidence-based education on the design, service provision and operation of buildings in a sustainable manner with audio design. This course will equip you with the professional skills to ensure maximum efficiencies, optimal comfort and ideal health outcomes for corporate and residential environments.


Outline:


Primary Stream: High Performance Buildings

This stream integrates the various components of the built environment, namely Architectural and Building Services (design and operations), passive and active Sustainability, strategic and operational Facility Management and Property Economics (highlighting return on investment principles). You will have the opportunity to not only learn but also actively participate in research as part of your studies.


Secondary Stream: Audio and Acoustics

The program offers a balance of studio-based production subjects and theoretical and investigative subjects in acoustics and technical audio. Throughout the program, you will combine aesthetic sound design, new media, sound recording and system design with acoustic engineering, computer modelling and psychology.


Course Structure

  • Duration: 2 years full-time (Available part-time)
  • Location: Camperdown/Darlington University of Sydney
  • Study Mode: Face to face
  • Total Credit Points: 96

Careers:

You will graduate with a specialist education in audio and acoustics which could lead to a number of vocational opportunities. Graduates work in fields including audio production, sound design, audio systems design, acoustical consulting, and research and development of audio and acoustics products. Some graduates have used the degree as the foundation for a research degree in audio and acoustics. The secondary stream will prepare you to work in a specialised capacity in the fields of building services, architectural practice, business, sustainable design, commercial development, property management and more. Some graduates have used the degree as the foundation for a research degree in this field. Opportunities for graduates lie both within Australia and overseas with a number of our past students having great successes internationally. By engaging with the environment, community and needs of clients and stakeholders, work as an architect can have a profound effect on people's lives around the world.


Other:

  • The University of Sydney is one of the world's top 20 universities.
  • The program offers a uniquely flexible course structure.
  • You will have access to state-of-the-art computer laboratories and digital fabrication equipment, and dedicated studio spaces for students.
  • The building houses the only indoor environmental quality (IEQ) laboratory in the southern hemisphere, an extensive research lighting laboratory and outstanding audio and acoustics facilities, including an anechoic chamber and recording studio.
  • Opportunities for industry internships and international travel will further broaden your thinking as a design professional.
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The University of Sydney


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The University of Sydney is a renowned institution of higher learning located in Sydney, Australia. It is known for its strong research focus and diverse academic programs.


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Academic Programs:

The University of Sydney offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various fields of study, including:

  • Architecture, Design and Planning
  • Arts and Social Sciences
  • Business
  • Economics
  • Education and Social Work
  • Engineering and Computer Science
  • Law
  • Medicine and Health
  • Music
  • Science

Other:

The University of Sydney is actively involved in research, tackling global challenges and developing new solutions. It boasts over 150 research centers and networks, making it a leading research university worldwide. The institution also publishes numerous articles and books annually, showcasing the expertise of its academics.

Total programs
517
Average ranking globally
#55
Average ranking in the country
#4
Admission Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification.
  • Completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate diploma.
  • Applicants may provide evidence of their English proficiency through one of the following options:

Note:

The specific requirements for EU home students and international students are not mentioned in the context.

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