Overview

During the Architectural Engineering program at University of Melbourne, you will be taught by a world-class group of experts drawn from the Melbourne School of Engineering and the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning.

Linkages between the study programs will be explored via a dedicated architectural engineering capstone/thesis subject. The final year is fully integrated, which means you bring together your skills and knowledge from both disciplines and use them to work on a practical project.

The Master of Architectural Engineering aims to provide:

Advanced knowledge of the principals of engineering underpinning the provision of infrastructure and of the principals of design based on architectural history, theory and contemporary practice
Knowledge of current practice contexts, including environmental, technological, regulatory and project-delivery systems
The technical and creative skills to design and produce outputs that demonstrate an appreciation of economic, environmental issues, social and cultural issues as well as building systems and materials

The ability to think strategically at different environmental and urban scales.

Career

Graduates with this qualification find employment as:

Building engineers

Architects
Design managers
Structural engineers
Practice leads
Consultants
Systems design engineers
Regulatory and policy specialists
Mechanical engineers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Engineering Mechanic

Fluid Mechanics

Critical Communication for Engineers
Geotechnical Modelling and Design
Engineering Mathematics

Engineering Materials and Mechanics

Earth Processes for Engineering

Structural Theory and Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

350 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Architecture Civil Engineering & Construction View 58 other Masters in Architecture in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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81

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64

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 089660F

For students coming from an Engineering undergraduate degree:

A three-year undergraduate degree in Engineering with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65% (University of Melbourne equivalent); and
A Design Portfolio (it is recommended that students undertake an Architecture Design Studio subject in order to produce a portfolio); and
One Architectural History subject; and

A Personal Statement of up to 500 words.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

56992 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

45984 AUD / year

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Additional Details

Commonwealth supported places (CSP) are available for this course

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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