Master of Architectural Science

The course resolutions detailed in this page apply to all courses included in the table below under section 1 (course codes).

These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2019, the Resolutions of the Faculty, University of Sydney (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Integrity Policy 2022 and the Academic Integrity Procedures 2022. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy
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1  Course codes

2  Attendance pattern

(1) The attendance pattern for these courses is full time or part time, according to candidate choice, with the exception of the following courses which are only offered part time:

(a) the Graduate Certificate in Architectural Science (Building Services)

(b) the Graduate Certificate in Architectural Science (Facilities Management)

3  Master's type

The master's degrees in these resolutions are professional master's courses, as defined by the Coursework Policy.

4  Embedded courses in this sequence

(1) The embedded courses in this sequence are:

(a) the Graduate Certificate in Architectural Science

(b) the Graduate Diploma in Architectural Science

(c) the Master of Architectural Science

(2) Providing candidates satisfy the admission requirements for each stage, a candidate may progress to the award of any of the courses in this sequence. Only the longest award completed will be conferred.

5  Admission to candidature

(1) Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Architectural Science requires a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification.

(2) Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Architectural Science requires:

(a) a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; or

(b) completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate certificate with a weighted average mark of at least 70 across all units attempted for the award.

(3) Admission to the Master of Architectural Science requires:

(a) a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; or

(b) completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate diploma; or

(c) completion of the requirement of the graduate certificate with a weighted average mark of at least 70 across all the units attempted for the award.

(4) In exceptional circumstances the Head of School and Dean may admit applicants without the preceding qualifications but whose evidence of experience and achievement is deemed by the Head of School and Dean or nominee to be equivalent.

6  Requirements for award

(1) The units of study that may be taken for these awards are set out in the relevant degree table, together with their designation as foundational, advanced, capstone and elective for each stream.

(2) To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Architectural Science, a candidate must complete 24 credit points in a single stream, as specified in the tables of requirements below.

(3) To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Architectural Science, a candidate must complete 48 credit points in a single stream, as specified in the tables of requirements below.

(4) To qualify for the award of the Master of Architectural Science with a single stream, a candidate must complete 72 credit points in a single stream, as specified in the tables of requirements below.

(5) To qualify for the award of the Master of Architectural Science with two streams, a candidate must: complete 96 credit points in two streams, as specified in the tables of requirements below, and;

(a) nominate which of the streams is primary, and meet the foundation core, advanced core and capstone requirements for that stream;

(b) nominate which of the streams is secondary, and complete 24 credit points of core advanced for that stream.

(c) a unit that is common to the requirements of both streams may count towards the requirements for both streams, but may only count once in the total credit points for the degree.

(6) Core units completed in excess of the minimum requirements may count as elective units of study.

7  Tables of requirements

This table specifies credit points (CP) required for the awards.

8  Streams

(1) Completion of a stream is a requirement of the course.

(2) The available streams are:

(a) Audio and Acoustics;

(b) Building Services;

(c) Facilities Management;

(d) High Performance Buildings;

(e) Illumination Design; or

(f) Sustainable Design.

(3) The Facilities Management and Building Services streams are only available in the Graduate Certificate.

(4) Candidates may complete one stream only, unless enrolled in the Master of Architectural Science (double stream) which requires completion of two.

9  Course transfer

A candidate for the master's degree or graduate diploma may elect to discontinue study and graduate with a shorter award from this embedded sequence, with the approval of the Head of School and Dean, and provided the requirements of the shorter award have been met.

10  Transitional provisions

(1) These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2022 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2022 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.

(2) Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2022 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.