
Master of Philosophy (Architecture, Design and Planning)
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The Master of Philosophy (Architecture, Design and Planning) allows a candidate to undertake research and advanced specialisation in any of the areas of scholarship and research undertaken by the School. Students are required to complete some coursework as part of their candidature. This course is for students with a Bachelor’s degree with honours or a Master’s degree in architecture, design, or related fields. It’s ideal for those seeking to pursue advanced research and specialisation, aiming for leadership roles in academia, design practice, or industry.
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters by Research
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Camperdown/Darlington Campus
- NSW
- Course code
- CRICOS 000685K
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Course overview
The Master of Philosophy (Architecture, Design and Planning) allows a candidate to undertake research and advanced specialisation in any of the areas of scholarship and research undertaken by the School. Students are required to complete some coursework as part of their candidature. This course is for students with a Bachelor’s degree with honours or a Master’s degree in architecture, design, or related fields. It’s ideal for those seeking to pursue advanced research and specialisation, aiming for leadership roles in academia, design practice, or industry.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
To be eligible for admission to the Master of Philosophy (Architecture, Design and Planning), you must have completed the equivalent of one of the following in a subject area related to your proposed research area: bachelor's degree with first class or second class honours or, master's degree These criteria constitute the minimum requirements for eligibility and do not guarantee admission. That remains at the discretion of the relevant supervisors and departments, and access to supervision remains highly competitive. The University must certify that there are sufficient supervisory and other resources and facilities available to enable your candidature to be completed successfully. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- TOEFL iBTOverall 96L 17 · R 17 · W 19 · S 17
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- PTE AcademicOverall 72L 60 · R 60 · W 60 · S 60
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
To be eligible for admission to the Master of Philosophy (Architecture, Design and Planning), you must have completed the equivalent of one of the following in a subject area related to your proposed research area: bachelor's degree with first class or second class honours or, master's degree These criteria constitute the minimum requirements for eligibility and do not guarantee admission. That remains at the discretion of the relevant supervisors and departments, and access to supervision remains highly competitive. The University must certify that there are sufficient supervisory and other resources and facilities available to enable your candidature to be completed successfully.
Additional entry requirement
Relevant research preparation and academic record; research proposal and supervisor requirements where applicable; faculty-specific criteria; 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.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Trimester 3 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | $46,000per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
PrimaryNSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Philosophy (Architecture, Design and Planning)sydney.edu.au
- The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Sydney Conservatorium Advanced Diploma of Opera handbookOfficial source
- University of Sydney Study Abroad inbound guideOfficial source
- University of Sydney per-course coredata and explorer JSONOfficial source
- International Admission Guide 2027Official source
- Coursework Policy 2021Official source
- University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
- University of Sydney English language requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney preparation and direct-entry programsOfficial source
- University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney postgraduate research admissionOfficial source
- Taylors College Sydney entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

