Our rankings
The University is ranked first in Australia and fifth in the world for graduate employability in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2018.
Ranked top 20 in the world for Architecture/Built Environment in the QS World University Rankings 2020 by Subject.
If you are a dedicated learner and aspire to be an innovator in the practice of architecture, this five‑year double degree will help you to realise your ambitions.
This double degree combines the undergraduate Bachelor of Design in Architecture (BDesArch) with the postgraduate Master of Architecture (MArch). You will additionally attain undergraduate Honours, which otherwise requires an additional full year of study.
As a graduate, you will be highly regarded in the architectural profession for your rigorous, critical thought, and for your creativity. The double degree advances these attributes, and further empowers you to become a leader in your profession. You will master the array of skills required in current architectural practice, and just as importantly, the research focus of the embedded Honours component will equip you with the intellectual rigour and dexterity to challenge current orthodoxy and drive the profession forward in innovative ways.
Future career pathways for graduates could include employment in world renowned architectural practices, related built environment sectors or academia and research.
Double degree students undertake all subjects in the areas of architectural design, history and theory, communications, technology and professional practice that are core to the stand-alone BDesArch and MArch degrees. At the same time you will undertake a select suite of research-rich subjects that lead to undergraduate Honours.
Critical Thinking in Architecture cultivates key skills and cultural competencies relating to the important role of critical inquiry in architecture. Research Methods in Architecture advances students’ working knowledge of the different modes of research employed in architecture – from the humanities to the sciences to research by design.
The culmination of the Honours component is the Architecture Dissertation. It provides students with the opportunity to carry out a substantial piece of research on a topic in architecture of your own choosing under the individual supervision of an academic with expertise in the area. The dissertation may take the form of a traditional thesis, or of a scientific report, or a studio design supported by a textual exposition that theorises and contextualises the work.
1. Progression to the fourth year Honours component requirements:
2. Progression to the Master of Architecture requirements:
Bachelor of Design in Architecture (Honours) and Master of Architecture
| Year | Sem | Unit of study | |||
| 1 | 1 | Architectural History/Theory 1 | Architecture Studio 1A | Elective | |
| 2 | Architectural Technologies 1 | Architecture Studio 1B | Honours Intensive Studio 1 | ||
| 2 | 1 | Architectural Technologies 2 | Architectural Studio 2A | Elective | |
| 2 | Art Processes | Architecture Studio 2B | Honours Intensive Studio 2 | ||
| 3 | 1 | Architectural History/Theory 3 | Architecture Studio 3A | Critical Thinking in Architecture | |
| 2 | Architecture Professional Practice | Architecture Studio 3B | Architecture research areas: 1. Design 2. History and Theory 3. Technologies |
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| 4 | 1 | Digital Architecture Research Studio | Advanced Technologies 1 | Research Methods in Architecture | |
| 2 | Urban Architecture Research Studio | Architecture Dissertation | |||
| 5 | 1 | Sustainable Architecture Research Studio | Modern Architectural History | Advanced Technologies 2 | |
| 2 | Graduation Studio | Modern Architectural Theory | Contract Documentation | ||
Indicative progression based on a Semester 1 enrolment.
As the Honours program is a compulsory part of this degree, students will not need to make a separate application for entry. Students will however be expected to maintain marks of a commensurate level to qualify for Honours.
Admission to this course is on the basis of the following criteria:
Admission pathways are open to domestic applicants on the basis of equity or other adjustment factors, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For details, visit admission pathways.
Portfolio Admission Scheme for Domestic Applicants
Domestic applicants are invited to submit a portfolio of work in support of your application. The portfolio will be considered as part of your application.
For more information about the portfolio and submission visit the Portfolio admissions pathway page on the school's website.
If you’ve already completed university-level or equivalent subjects, you may be able to apply for credit for previous study.
Becoming a registered architect will open the world to you as the work of architects is no longer confined by geography. As a graduate, opportunities lie both within Australia and overseas, with a number of our past students having great successes internationally. By engaging with the environment, community and needs of clients and stakeholders, work as an architect can have a profound effect on people’s lives around the world.
When you graduate from this program, you will be entitled to registration as an architect under the Architects Act 1921 (NSW), subject to obtaining two years of approved practical experience, at least 12 months of which must be subsequent to graduation, and passing an architectural practice examination before registration.
As a student, you are eligible for student membership of the Australian Institute of Architects. Here you will receive each issue of Architecture Australia, the New South Wales chapter Bulletin, and the AIA News. You may also attend Institute functions. Admission to Associate Membership of the Australian Institute of Architects is based on two years approved practical experience.
*Subject to completing further requirements. See Professional Accreditation.
Indicative Undergraduate Student Contribution Amount
The student contribution amount for a Commonwealth Supported Place is an indication only of the amount payable in Year 1 for a standard full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The exact student contribution that you pay will depend on the calendar year in which you undertake your study in the course, and the specific units of study in which you enrol. For further information about how to calculate your specific total student contribution, please refer to the University's Tuition Fees website.
Annual review and fee increases
Importantly, student contribution amounts are subject to annual review by the University, and will increase each year of your period of study (subject to a Commonwealth specified cap), effective at the start of each calendar year.
Additional incidental costs
Please note that for some courses there are additional costs in addition to the student contribution. Some of these additional costs are significant, for example, course-specific materials, tools, protective clothing, and equipment. Please consult the University's web page for more information: https://sydney.edu.au/students/materials-and-equipment.html.
Visa/MasterCard/American Express/JCB surcharge
Please note that a surcharge of 1.53% will apply for payments made by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or JCB. The surcharge is subject to review and may change. Information about payment methods and the surcharge is set out at: http://sydney.edu.au/study/finances-fees-costs/fees-and-loans/paying-your-fees.html.
Potential for inaccuracy
Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about fees.
Indicative International Tuition Fees for Undergraduate Students
The tuition fee for international undergraduate students is an indication of the fees payable in Year 1 for a standard full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). Depending on the calendar year in which you undertake your study, and if your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL, your tuition fee will differ from the indicative amount. For further information about how to calculate your specific total tuition fees, please refer to the University's Tuition Fees website
Annual review and fee increases
Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review, and will increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
Combined undergraduate degree tuition fees
For international students, for combined undergraduate degrees, a single indicative course tuition fee applies for the duration of your study in the combined degree, regardless of the units of study that are undertaken as part of your combined degree. Importantly, the single indicative course tuition fee is subject to annual review, and will increase each year of your study in the combined degree.
Additional incidental costs and health insurance
For some courses there are incidental costs additional to the tuition fees. Some of these incidental costs are significant, for example, course-specific materials, tools, protective clothing, and equipment. Further information about these costs is available from https://sydney.edu.au/students/materials-and-equipment.html. In addition to the fees indicated here for the course of study, International Students studying on an Australian Student Visa must have appropriate health insurance for the duration of their studies on a Student Visa through a government approved provider of the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) scheme. This is a requirement of the Australian Government, unless otherwise exempted by the Government. Further information is available from https://sydney.edu.au/study/finances-fees-costs/living-costs/health-insurance.html.
Visa/MasterCard/American Express/JCB surcharge
Please note that a surcharge of 1.53% will apply for payments made by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or JCB. The surcharge is subject to review and may change. Information about payment methods and the surcharge is set out at: http://sydney.edu.au/study/finances-fees-costs/fees-and-loans/paying-your-fees.html.
Potential for inaccuracy
Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about fees.
