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.
Accreditation
This degree is designed to meet the accreditation requirements of:
Career Outcomes
The Master of Architectural Engineering is distinct in its ambition to achieve dual accreditation and provide pathways to both professions.
Graduates with this qualification find employment as:
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
July 2025
Parkville Campus
Grattan Street,
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE,
Victoria,
3010, MELBOURNE, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
March 2025
Parkville Campus
Grattan Street,
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE,
Victoria,
3010, MELBOURNE, Australia
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 students coming from an Architecture undergraduate degree:
A three-year undergraduate degree in Architecture with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (University of Melbourne equivalent)
English language requirements:
IELTS (academic English Only): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 + ; Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13;
Pearson Test of English Academic: 58 + no communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 + no skill below 169.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
The University of Melbourne offers unparalleled industry-integrated teaching and learning to set students up for success.