Master of Architecture (Professional)
Architecture
A course by
AUT
A professionally accredited two-year master's for those with an architecture degree. Prepares you for registration as an architect through critical, ethical, and technological architectural design studies.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 2 years
Core skills this course teaches
Preparation for registration as an architect
Gain the academic accreditation required for registration as an architect in New Zealand, including a focus on industry and professional practice requirements.
Critical and ethical architectural design
Develop a critical approach to architectural design, incorporating ethical, aesthetic, social, cultural, and technological considerations.
Application of research in architecture
What You're Signing Up For
The Master of Architecture (Professional) at AUT is a two-year postgraduate programme for those holding a relevant architecture degree. The course covers the relationships between people and their environments, critical and ethical aspects of architectural design, architectural history, and the application of Te Aranga Māori design principles. Fully studio-based, the programme emphasizes research skills via a design thesis and prepares graduates for professional registration as architects.
Course Content
- Core design studios focusing on architectural strategy, resolution, and design processes
- Architectural Practice I: Histories and Theories of Practice
- Law for Construction Management
- Architectural Practice IV: Business and Entrepreneurship
- Architectural Practice II: Research Methods
- Advanced Topics in Architecture
- Elective course in Year 2
- Design Thesis (Year 2, full-year)
- Integration of social and technical knowledge into design
- Application of Te Aranga Māori design principles
What you need to know first
Bachelor of Architecture and Future Environments or equivalent degree with a B grade average or higher in level 7 courses
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Architecture
Construction
Built Environment
Urban Development
Future employment opportunities might be
Registered architect
Architectural practice