Delve deeper into the history and theory of architecture with the research and thesis-based Master of Architecture. Students wishing to study to become a professional architect should go to the Master of Architecture (Professional).

This qualification will be of interest to you if you are already working in the profession and want to deepen your understanding of a particular aspect of architecture. Or you may have recently completed a Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) or Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture History and Theory (PDGipAHT), and want to continue on to do research.

You'll further develop your critical thinking and discussion skills with in-depth study into your area of interest. Increase your understanding of how architectural history and theory are applied to design, so you can express your own ideas and conclusions within a theoretical framework.

Expertise through research

Choose a thesis that reflects your current knowledge of the intellectual, technical, aesthetic and cultural conditions of architecture. Your research topic must have a basis in theory as well as method.

You'll get quality supervision and support from staff with international reputations for teaching, research and publishing.

You may be able to include media such as a drawing portfolio or video with your thesis submission. If you choose to use design as your primary research method in your thesis, it must be explained within a theoretical context.

Past research topics include:

• architectural and urban design processes
• sustainability in architecture
• architectural history, theory and criticism
• energy and environmental design of buildings, including sustainable design

A Bachelor of Architectural Studies degree or a Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture or an approved alternative