Bachelor of Design in Architecture (Honours)/Master of Architecture
Bachelor of Design in Architecture (Honours) and Master of Architecture
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2019, the Resolutions of the Faculty, University of Sydney (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Honesty in Coursework Policy 2015 and the Academic Honesty Procedures 2016. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies
Course Resolutions
1 Course Codes
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Code |
Course title |
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BHDARARC-01 |
Bachelor of Design in Architecture (Honours) and Master of Architecture |
2 Attendance pattern
3 Master's type
0.
The master's degree in these resolutions is a professional master's course, as defined by the Coursework Policy 2014.
4 Admission to candidature
0.0
Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission requirements are found in the Coursework Rule and the Coursework Policy.
5 Requirements for award
(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the Bachelor of Design in Architecture (Honours) and Master of Architecture are set out in Table N.
(2)
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Design in Architecture (Honours) and Master of Architecture, a candidate must complete a total of 240 credit points, comprising:
(a)
132 credit points of 1000-level to 3000-level units of study from Bachelor of Design in Architecture (Honours) and Master of Architecture Table N, including:
(i)
120 credit points of core units of study, including the Master of Architecture pre-requisite unit of study (BDES3025 Architectural Professional Practice)
(b)
102 credit points of 4000-level and above core units of study from Bachelor of Design in Architecture (Honours) and Master of Architecture Table N, including;
6 Determination of honours
(1)
The Dean, on the recommendation of the Principal Examiner, will determine the class of Bachelor of Design in Architecture honours, if any, on the overall performance of the candidate using a mark derived from the weighted average mark for the pass degree at 40 percent and the combined weighted average mark for ARCH4009 (Research Methods in Architecture) and ARCH4010 (Architecture Dissertation) at 60 percent.
7 Progression rules
(b)
completion of the Master of Architecture prerequisite unit of study, BDES3025 Architecture Professional Practice
(2)
In exceptional circumstances, a candidate that does not meet these requirements may be allowed to progress to the Master of Architecture component with approval of the Head of School and Dean of the University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning.
8 Cross-institutional study
9 International exchange
0.0
The University school permits candidates in this course to participate in international exchange programs in second year, or semester 1 of fifth year. For more information on international exchanges, refer to the Study Abroad and Exchange Office.
10 Course transfer
0.0
A candidate may abandon the combined program and elect to complete either the Bachelor of Design in Architecture,
the Bachelor of Design in Architecture (Honours), or the Bachelor of Design in Architecture and the Master of Architecture, in accordance with the resolutions governing those degrees.
11 Credit for previous study
0.0
Credit transfer is subject to the provisions of the Coursework Policy 2014 and the Resolutions of the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning.
12 Transitional provisions
(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January 2022 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2022 who elect to proceed under these resolutions. Students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2018 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.