Master of Architecture (Design) (research)

The Master of Architecture (25520) is accredited by the Architects Board of Western Australia through a process administered by the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia. Following completion of the course, graduates will be required to complete a minimum 3,300 hours (approximately 2 years) of professional experience, usually under the supervision of an architect, and pass the national Architectural Practice Examination (APE) before being eligible to apply for registration as an architect in Australia.

Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including plastic-extrusion 3D printers, laser cutters, printmaking studios, and 24/7 computer labs.

At UWA you will be taught by dedicated academic and professional teaching staff who have won national and international awards in teaching and design. You will also be in the same building as other creative disciplines such as architecture, landscape architecture, fine arts, urban design, and history of art, placing you in a unique, collaborative, and creative hub.

According to the Good Universities Guide 2026, UWA is ranked #1 in WA for skills development in Architecture and Built Environment and #1 in WA for teaching quality in Architecture and Built Environment. UWA is also ranked #77 in the world according to QS 2025.

Students work on a wide range of projects from housing and museums to space stations, and gain hands-on experience with real sites through industry and community engagement opportunities.