Master of Architecture

Yes. The Master of Architecture is the final stage of the five-year academic pathway to become a practising architect. The Architects Board of Western Australia recognises this two-year course combined with the three-year Bachelor of Applied Science (Architectural Science), or equivalent, as meeting their academic requirements for registration. On completing the approved postgraduate practical experience, you will be eligible for associate membership of the Australian Institute of Architects.

Applicants require a Bachelor of Applied Science (Architectural Science), an equivalent qualification such as a Graduate Diploma in Architecture, or a qualification from cognate areas such as a Bachelor of Interior Architecture/Interior Design. Entry to the course is competitive and a high semester weighted average is required. Students with a Bachelor's degree from a non-AACA accredited architecture/cognate program are required to submit a folio at the time of application.

The Master of Architecture at Curtin Perth is available with intakes in both Semester 1 and Semester 2. For the 2026 academic year, applications for Semester 2, 2026 close on 5 July 2026, and applications for Semester 1, 2027 close on 28 January 2027.

The 2026 indicative Commonwealth-supported first-year fee is $10,600. This is based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credit points. Fees will vary depending on the units chosen and do not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees or the cost of textbooks.

Yes. You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course. Specific details about CRL for this course can be found on the Handbook.