Program Overview
The Architecture at Curtin University is a MPhil programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 24 months, delivered Hybrid. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of architecture & urban planning. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Architecture programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Hybrid
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 31,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Bentley, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Architecture programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Landscape Designer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Real Estate Developer
- Heritage Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Urban Design Research Studio
- Urban Design Research Methods
- Architectural Culture Research Topics 1
- Advanced Applied Architectural Systems
- Complex Buildings Research Studio
- Complex Buildings Research Methods
- Architectural Systems Research Topics
- Architectural Culture Research Topics 2
- Integrated Buildings Research Studio
- Integrated Buildings Research Methods
- Architectural Professional Practice 1
- Architectural Thesis Methods and Preparation
- Architectural Thesis Project
- Architectural Professional Practice 2
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry Requirements
A Bachelor of Applied Science (Architectural Science), or equivalent, with a semester weighted average (SWA) of over 60% in the third year level units.
English Requirements
- IELTS: 6.5
- Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Grade C
- Pearson Test of English Academic: 58
Admission Requirements
- Completed a bachelor degree awarded by a recognised tertiary institution. Some postgraduate courses may require a completed bachelor degree in a relevant field.
- English language competence
- Some postgraduate courses may have additional entry requirements such as certain course weighted averages obtained in the bachelor and relevant work experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 31,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 31,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Curtin University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Curtin University
Curtin University
Suburban and regional with multiple sites, Mauritius
Curtin University (previously Curtin University of Technology and Western Australian Institute of Technology) is an Australian public research university based in Bentley, Perth, Western...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months