Master of Philosophy (Architecture, Design and Planning)

Program Overview

The University of Sydney's Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Architecture, Design, or Planning is a research degree that fosters deep exploration of a specific topic within these fields. Students develop advanced research skills and contribute significantly to their chosen area, enhancing their analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project management abilities, valued by employers in industry, academia, and research organizations. The program offers flexibility, allowing students to specialize in architectural design, history and theory, science, design, or urbanism.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning places a high emphasis on its research activity. We have a vibrantly diverse community of researchers committed to leading-edge research, teaching and practice. The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a research degree that allows students to delve deeply into a specific area of architecture, design or planning. It is designed to develop students' research skills and to enable them to make a significant contribution to their chosen field.

Careers:

Through the completion of the MPhil degree, students gain deeper understanding of a subject area and develop analytical, problem solving, communication and project management skills. These skills are highly valued by prospective employers. MPhil graduates may pursue careers in industry, academia and research organisations.

Other:

You can undertake a research degree – the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – in any of our research areas: architectural design, architecture history and theory, architectural science, design, urbanism.