As a Master of Architectural Engineering student, you will gain an internationally-recognised qualification in the architectural, engineering and structural design of buildings. The degree is highly transferable across industries in different countries. 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.

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All students are granted 100 points of advanced standing (appropriate for their background), and then must complete a further 350 points:

• 100 points core in the first year, and
• 250 points in the second and third year, including 25 points Capstone Project.

Students entering with an undergraduate major in architecture will initially complete an 8 subject sequence in Engineering (100 points core, pathway for architecture graduates). Students entering from an engineering major will complete an 8 subject sequence in architecture (100 points core pathway for engineering graduates). At the completion of your first year, all students commence a shared second-year sequence.

Accreditation

Completion of the Master of Architectural Engineering meets the academic requirements for registration as an architect under the Architects Registration Board of Victoria. In addition, professional experience post-graduation is required to sit the registration examination.

The Master of Architectural Engineering also has accreditation with Engineering Australia and ASIIN (EURACE).

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

Supporting your next step in your career:

If you’ve completed your undergraduate studies at an Australian university, you’ll be automatically considered for a Melbourne Graduate Scholarship to support you starting the next chapter in your career.  There’s no need to apply, because we’ll assess your application and you could be eligible for A$5,000.

If you’re an international student, whether you're a new or current student, you could be eligible for a merit-based scholarships of A$10,000 or more, wherever you are in the world. Learn more about undergraduate study options or graduate study options.

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% (or equivalent) For student

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