Duration
3 years full time / 6 years part time
Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville)
Intake
February, July
Key dates
Key dates
Fees
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
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Entry schemes
Access Melbourne is available
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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.
Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks.
Don't meet the prerequisite subject requirements?
You may have the option to enrol in specific single subjects through the University's Community Access Program, even if you are not enrolled in a course. Completing these prerequisite subjects may qualify you for entry into this course. This option is not available to student visa holders or applicants. Learn more about single subject study.
You can use our graduate coursework grade conversion eligibility calculator to get an indication of whether you are eligible for this course based on your previous studies and Weighted Average Mark (WAM).
English language requirements
All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:
- English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE); LanguageCert Academic; Michigan English Test. If a test displays N/A, it is not accepted for this course.IELTS
6.5
with writing 6.0; speaking 6.0; reading 6.0; listening 6.0TOEFL
81
with writing 19; speaking 19; reading 16; listening 16PEARSON
64
with writing 60; speaking 60; reading 60; listening 60CAMBRIDGE
169
with writing 170; speaking 179; reading 163; listening 163LANGUAGECERT ACADEMIC
67
with writing 64; speaking 70; reading 60; listening 57MET
58
with writing 57; speaking 48; reading 55; listening 56
About selection
As part of your application, you must also:
- Provide a folio of work showcasing design work, including projects, concepts and technical skills
Review the MSD design folio requirements for important information on how to prepare and submit your portfolio.
Missing information or documents may result in your application being deemed ineligible.
When assessing (and where relevant, ranking) applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- Prior academic performance
- Assessment of folio
The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Selection and Admission Policy.
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.
Additional information
Graduate Degree Packages for School Leavers
The University of Melbourne offers Graduate Degree Packages for this course to high-achieving school leavers, allowing them to secure places (Commonwealth Supported Places for domestic students or international fee places) provided they meet certain requirements. For details on eligibility criteria and how to apply, please see the Graduate Degree Packages information.
Guaranteed Pathway into Master of Architecture for Bachelor of Design Graduates
- Bachelor of Design graduates from the University of Melbourne with a major in Architecture and a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65% will be guaranteed a place in the 200-point Master of Architecture.
- Bachelor of Design graduates with a major in Architecture and a weighted average of at least 72%, and who are eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place, will be guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported Place in the 200-point (2-year stream) Master of Architecture.
Students will be guaranteed a place without being required to submit a portfolio when applying for an intake within 12 months of graduation.
Prerequisite subjects
If you are applying for the 3-year stream and need to meet prerequisite subject requirements, the following subjects meet the design studio prerequisite:
- ARCH10001 Foundations of Design – Representation
- ARCH10003: Design Studio Alpha
- ARCH20001: Design Studio Beta
If you do not have a design background, the portfolio you submit as part of your application to this course will be collated with work from one of these subjects.
You can complete one of the following subjects to meet the history prerequisite:
- ARCH10004: Design History & Theory in the Making
- ABPL20055: Global Foundations of Design
- ABPL30050: Modern Architecture: MoMo – PoMo
- ABPL30053: Formative Ideas in Architecture
Alternatively, Foregrounding: Design Studio & History (ABPL30065), an intensive quota subject through the Melbourne School of Design and the Community Access Program (CAP), is taught over a three-week period in November and covers the content to meet both the design studio and design history prerequisite requirements
Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM)
We encourage domestic students to explore eligibility for Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM). GAM offers an opportunity for admission to this course even if your tertiary marks are below the standard entry requirements. GAM applicants may also be considered for financial bursaries and Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) where available.
GAM categories include coming from a rural area, being an Indigenous Australian, experiencing financial hardship or personal difficulties, having refugee status, or living with a disability or medical condition. In assessing applications, we look to balance opportunity and your capacity to succeed.
Advanced Standing
Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as Advanced Standing (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning).
For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.