Master of Architectural Science (Sustainable Design) (Audio and Acoustics)

Program Overview

This two-year Master's program in Architectural Science at the University of Sydney equips students with expertise in sustainable design and audio and acoustics. Through collaboration with leading researchers and industry professionals, students develop critical thinking skills and knowledge in both fields. The program offers opportunities for internships, international travel, and access to state-of-the-art facilities, preparing graduates for careers in architecture, construction, and related industries.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Practitioners of Architectural Science have a profound impact on the function, aesthetics and efficiency of buildings. With a dual specialisation in Sustainable Design and Audio and Acoustics, you will be able to extend your sustainability expertise into the growing area of acoustic design. This program is tailored for design and related built-environment professionals who wish to extend their expertise in sustainable design, and for graduates of the Bachelor of Architecture and Environments and Bachelor of Design in Architecture.

Outline:

Primary stream: Sustainable Design

Through interdisciplinary access to our leading academic researchers and laboratories, the Sustainable Design stream emphasises the knowledge and critical thinking skills that will enable students to adapt to—and lead—future changes in our built environment.

Secondary stream: Audio and acoustics

Throughout the program, you will combine aesthetic sound design, new media, sound recording and system design with acoustic engineering, computer modelling and psychology. You will build on a foundational understanding of the broader aspects of design science (including illumination, building services, sustainable design and indoor environment quality), with access to the School’s world-class facilities.

Course structure:

• Duration: 2 years full-time (Available part-time)

• Location: Camperdown/Darlington University of Sydney
• Study mode: Face to face
• Credit points: 96

Teaching:

• Research-leading lecturers take you on site visits and expose you to a range of international collaborators.
• Extensive links with industry bring you internship opportunities with leading businesses and consultancies.

Careers:

• You will graduate prepared for a range of career pathways including architecture, property development, construction or urban planning, corporate real estate, and building services.
• The secondary stream could lead to vocational opportunities including audio production, sound design, audio systems design, acoustical consulting, and research and development of audio and acoustics products.

Other:

• You can use a wide range of electives to pursue your interests in the application of sustainable design theories and methods in architecture, planning, urban design, building services and facilities management.
Our 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.