Charles Darwin University

Master of Architecture

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The Master of Architecture will provide a well-rounded architectural education to prepare students for contemporary professional practice leading to registration as an Architect. Students who have completed the Bachelor of Architectural Design are eligible for entry into the course. The course curriculum builds on the knowledge and skills from the undergraduate Bachelor of Architectural Design with a focus on designing for extreme climates. With a particular focus on sustainable built environmen

Official
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
AQF 9
Campus
Casuarina
NT · +3 more campuses
Course code
CRICOS 118201M
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Course overview

The Master of Architecture will provide a well-rounded architectural education to prepare students for contemporary professional practice leading to registration as an Architect. Students who have completed the Bachelor of Architectural Design are eligible for entry into the course. The course curriculum builds on the knowledge and skills from the undergraduate Bachelor of Architectural Design with a focus on designing for extreme climates. With a particular focus on sustainable built environments in the diverse climatic regions of the Northern Territory and the Asia-Pacific, students will learn how to create innovative design solutions that respond to complex architectural problems. Students refine their 3D modeling skills to realize architectural designs, prepare architectural documentation and detailing that contribute to the quality of the built environment and human well-being. The course focuses on principles and practices of design thinking from the perspectives of Indigenous knowledge, environmental sustainability, economic prosperity, justice, and fairness. Students also learn how architectural firms operate, their professional standards, and the contracting, procurement, and project delivery processes. This course is focused on developing professional and research competencies in the creation of works of architecture and includes options to complete a major research project or practice placement. Available for enrolment in internal on campus mode and external mode, the course does require all students to have laptop or PC access with appropriate specs and high-speed broadband for the completion of project work.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

1. Successful completion of a recognized bachelor degree in architecture or equivalent international qualification, and either:; A GPA of at least-4. 5-from the eligible bachelor degree in Architecture or.; At least-six months post-degree employment experience in professional architectural fields within Australia. Applicants using this pathway must upload a CV detailing their experience to their SATAC application. 2. Australian-bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific grade, prerequisites or work experience; English proficiency.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
  • TOEFL iBTOverall 60L 18 · R 18 · W 18 · S 18
  • PTE AcademicOverall 50L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
  • Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
  • Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    Successful completion of a recognized bachelor degree in architecture or equivalent international qualification, and either:; A GPA of at least-4. 5-from the eligible bachelor degree in Architecture or.; At least-six months post-degree employment experience in professional architectural fields within Australia. Applicants using this pathway must upload a CV detailing their experience to their SATAC application.

  • Additional entry requirement

    Australian-bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific grade, prerequisites or work experience; English proficiency.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

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2027 · Rolling intake———$75,344per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • Casuarina Campus

    Primary

    1 Ellengowan Dr, CASUARINA, NT

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  • CDU Online

    NT

  • Darwin Waterfront

    21 Kitchener Drive, Darwin, NT, 800, Darwin, NT

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  • Waterfront Campus

    21 Kitchener Dr, DARWIN CITY, NT

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References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Master of Architecturecdu.edu.au
  2. Charles Darwin Universitycdu.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. International Course Guide 2026Official source
  5. International entry requirementsOfficial source
  6. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Master of Architecture at Charles Darwin University: Fees & Entry Requirements