Program Overview

Architectural Design and Architecture

The Architectural Design and Architecture program at Monash University is a progressive and dynamic course that positions students to imagine new environments of the future and shape the way people live and interact with one another. This vertical double degree combines the Bachelor of Architectural Design (3 years) and Master of Architecture (2 years), allowing students to meet the academic requirements for registration as an architect and setting them on their journey to start their professional practice.

Course Details

• Location: On-campus at Caulfield: Full time
• Duration: 5 years (full time)
• Start date: First semester (February)
• Alternative exits: Bachelor of Architectural Design
• Fees: Information about fees

Entry Requirements

To be considered for entry into this course, students must satisfy all of the following requirements:

Minimum Age Requirements

At the time of enrolment in a course at Monash University, students must be at least 17 years of age.

Academic Entry Requirements

All Monash undergraduate courses require students to have successfully completed a minimum of an Australian Year 12 qualification (or equivalent) and achieve the required academic entry score.

English Entry Requirements

All Monash undergraduate courses require students to satisfy English entry requirements in one of the following ways:

• English subject (Australian Year 12 equivalent)
• Language of instruction
• English tests

Prerequisite Subject Requirements

Students must satisfy the following prerequisite subject requirements for this course:

• English
• Mathematics
• Science/Other

Course Structure

The course develops through theme studies in architectural design, architectural performance, positions and dialogues study, and communication. These will come together in the form of a graduand exhibition normally developed during the final studio unit in the third year of the course.

Bachelor of Architectural Design

The Bachelor of Architectural Design develops through theme studies in architectural design, architectural performance, positions and dialogues study, and communication.

Master of Architecture

The Master of Architecture focuses on core concepts and skills relevant to architecture design at a Master’s level. Through project-based studio classes, students will gain exposure to leading design practices.

Fees

Fees are subject to change annually. The international fee for this course is A$49,800 per 48 credit points, which represents a standard full-time course load for a year.

Enrolment Obligations

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than one third (33%) of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students must enrol in at least one unit that is not by distance and/or online in each compulsory study period unless the student is completing the last unit of their course.

CRICOS Provider Number

Monash University: 00008C Monash College: 01857J

Registered Australian University

ABN: 12 377 614 012 TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12140

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