Program Overview

Master of Architecture/Master of Urban Cultural Heritage

Overview

The Master of Urban and Cultural Heritage is a unique cross-disciplinary and industry-oriented program for students who are passionate about the social and cultural dimensions of the built environment in the 21st century. Combining this with the Master of Architecture gives students the ability to express their creativity whilst developing a complementary and rigorous background in heritage, history, and culture.

This program aims to provide students with:

• Highly developed skills to manage an architectural practice and lead or work within cross-discipline project teams
• A sustainable outlook with the ability to use new materials and technologies to create environmentally sustainable buildings
• A grounding in architectural history, theory, and technology that leads to the creation of innovative architecture
• The ability to significantly interpret, manage, and conserve urban and cultural heritage within global cities and communities

Course Details

Duration and Location

• Duration: 42 months full-time / 7 years part-time
• Location: On campus (Parkville)
• Intake: February, July

Fees

• Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available

Entry Schemes

• Access Melbourne is available

Course Structure

Students undertake a sequence of intensive design studios culminating in a research thesis. In the studios, students cover architectural design in the context of the creative invention of architectural futures, integrating aesthetic, technological, programmatic, environmental, and social issues in the production of buildings. Students can also take elective subjects in areas such as:

• Digital architecture
• Production
• Practice and sustainability
• Society and culture

Related Study Areas

• Architecture
• Architecture, building, planning, and design
• Urban and cultural heritage

Program Objectives

The Master of Architecture/Master of Urban Cultural Heritage program is designed to equip students with a deep understanding of the built environment and its cultural significance, as well as the skills to create innovative and sustainable architectural solutions. The program's objectives are to provide students with a comprehensive education in architecture and urban cultural heritage, and to prepare them for careers in architectural practice, heritage conservation, and urban planning.