1 year 4 months (4 semesters)
On-Campus
Gold Coast Campus, Bond University, 14 University Drive, Robina QLD 4226
Full time / Part time (domestic students may choose to study part-time) · Full-time study load of four subjects per semester
September 2026 | January 2027 | September 2027 | January 2028
Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Course Content
Design Studio (Semester 1)
Students begin their studies with a design studio subject as part of their first semester alongside a digital design theory subject.
Digital Design Theory
A digital design theory subject complementing the first-semester design studio.
Design Charrette
A unique and immersive learning experience that acts as a vehicle for collaboration and ideation with fellow students for a piece of local public infrastructure, facilitated by a well-renowned guest lecturer and architect.
Digital Transformation in Architecture
Over Semesters 2 and 3, students look at how digital transformation — such as augmented reality and virtual reality — is being applied in the field of architecture.
Design Thesis Studio
Students develop their design thesis research ideas, offering a level of academic work in a student portfolio typically acceptable in applications for doctoral studies, culminating in the final semester as the cumulative result of the Masters course.
Architectural Practice
Future-focussed architectural practice subjects in the final semester designed to prepare students for the ever-changing world of professional architecture and design.
General Elective 1
A general elective of the student's choice from the University's available subjects, taken in Semester 1.
General Elective 2
A second general elective completed during Semesters 2 or 3, selected from any Faculty or School at the University.
Common Questions
Yes. The Master of Architecture is the accredited professional degree for a career in architecture, complying with the competency requirements of the Board of Architects Queensland and the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia. It is also accredited by the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA). Upon completion, graduates must complete a period of supervised employment experience (minimum 2 years) and pass a registration exam for recognition in Australia.
The Master of Architecture can be completed in 1 year 4 months (four semesters) on a full-time basis. Domestic students may also choose to study part-time. There is also a graduate diploma to master's pathway taking 2 years, and a full bachelor to master's pathway taking 3 years 4 months.
Students have access to the award-winning Abedian School of Architecture building, which is dedicated for student use and accessible 24/7 throughout the year. Facilities include computing, fabrication and robotics labs, and traditional workshops. The inventory includes three ABB industrial robot arms (the largest moving along a 4.2m track), plastic and ceramic 3D printing, large format laser cutters, a high-end CNC router, and vacuum forming machines. Every student is allocated their own studio-based desk for the duration of their studies.
Key highlights include an annual all-school Design Charrette facilitated by a well-renowned guest lecturer and architect, off-campus study tours (including a paid international study tour for eligible students), a monthly international guest-lecture series, study with distinguished guest faculty and Architects-In-Residence, a bi-annual student exhibition and publication, and access to internationally and nationally recognised academic staff of scholars and practitioner-teachers.
Yes. The Abedian Foundation Master of Architecture Scholarships are full fee scholarships awarded on academic merit to successful applicants commencing Bond's Master of Architecture. Prospective students are encouraged to visit the Bond University website for more details on how to apply.
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