Master of Architecture / Master of Property and Development

Program Overview

The UNSW Master of Architecture/Master of Property and Development is a double degree that combines advanced architectural education with comprehensive property development and management knowledge. Graduates develop a complementary skillset for leadership roles in property development, real estate, architecture, and design. The program is structured to allow students to complete both degrees concurrently, deepening their expertise and broadening their career impact in less than three years.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The UNSW Master of Architecture/Master of Property and Development is a postgraduate double degree that combines advanced education in the practice and theory of architecture with a comprehensive understanding of property development and management. Graduates will develop a complementary skillset that will unlock leadership roles spanning property development, real estate, architecture and design. Additionally, students will gain knowledge of modern principles in property investment, development, and management, and become leaders in addressing the built environment's challenges, such as climate change, health, and well-being.

Outline:

The program is structured to allow students to complete the Master of Architecture and Master of Property and Development concurrently, deepening their expertise and broadening their career impact in less than three years.

• Master of Architecture: Students complete 72 UOC (10 core courses) to gain advanced knowledge across architectural design, professional practice, research, construction, and structures, environment, and building services.
• Master of Property and Development: Students complete 60 UOC (8 core courses) to gain critical knowledge in property performance analysis, investment and finance, valuation, development and feasibility, asset and facilities management, real property law, and research.
• Prescribed Electives: Students complete 6 UOC (one course) from prescribed electives listed in either the Master of Architecture or Master of Property Development programs.
Additionally, students can choose 6 UOC (one course) from a prescribed list to delve into advanced themes or topics in Australian architecture and urbanism.

Assessment:

The assessment format for the Master of Architecture/Master of Property and Development is not explicitly mentioned in the provided context.

Teaching:

The teaching methods, faculty, and unique approaches employed in the Master of Architecture/Master of Property and Development are not specified in the provided context.

Careers:

Graduates of the Master of Architecture/Master of Property and Development are equipped for a wide range of roles in the building industry, particularly in the context of Australia's significant capital outlay in land development, building, and infrastructure. The projected 35% growth in demand for architects over the next ten years is a testament to the employability of the program's graduates. Potential career paths include:

• Property management
• Asset and facilities management
• Private architectural practice
• Commercial architectural practice with diverse areas of focus
• Architect in heritage, high-performance architectural technology or humanitarian architecture
• Expert consultant in government and policy and environment
• Multidisciplinary design practice
• Architectural critic, journalist, historian and academic
• Property development
• Property analysis
• Property finance
• Property agency