Master of Architectural Science – MArchSc
Extend your expertise in building science and focus on managing the development and ongoing performance of the built environment. Increase your understanding of the connections between architecture, engineering, testing, and building research.
Find out about your options for postgraduate Architectural Science qualifications and discover what and how you'll study.
Qualification family structure
As an international student, you can choose from three qualifications in postgraduate Architectural Science:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Science—PGDipArchSc
- Master of Architectural Science—MArchSc
- Master of Architectural Science (Research)—MArchSc(Research).
If you complete the PGDipArchSc and want to continue your studies, the courses completed for the Diploma can be counted towards the Master of Architectural Science.
Alternatively, you could go on to do the Master of Architectural Science (Research). The MArchSc(Research) involves an additional year, during which you’ll conduct independent research and write a thesis.
Select your programme
Master of Architectural Science
The 180-point Master of Architectural Science takes three trimesters to complete when studied full time. Trimesters 1 and 2 comprise 60 points of coursework each, followed by an industry practicum or project in Trimester 3.
Subjects
There are two subjects in the Master of Architectural Science: Project Management or Sustainable Engineering Systems.
Choose Project Management and gain the skills required to manage a construction project, including contract management, design integration, and performance monitoring. You’ll graduate up-to-date with the most advanced techniques and tools used to manage projects and built facilities.
Specialise in Sustainable Engineering Systems and you’ll focus on developing energy and resource efficient systems for the built environment. Learn how to evaluate the sustainability of existing buildings and facilities, with assessment systems used in New Zealand and worldwide.
Other programmes
Master of Architectural Science (Research)
Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Science
Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural Science
Workload
Studying full time as an international student, you can expect a workload of 40 to 45 hours a week for much of the year. Make sure you take this into account if you are balancing other commitments.
Advance your expertise with PhD study
If you complete the Master of Architectural Science (Research), you may be able to apply to do a PhD. This is the highest academic qualification offered by the University and involves original and sustained research under supervision.
PhD students are supported by the Wellington Faculty of Graduate Research (WFGR), which also handles all applications.
Before applying, you should talk to the Chair of the School of Architecture Research Committee about available supervision for PhD study in architecture.
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