Master of Architectural Science
Master of Architectural Science
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 2014, the Resolutions of the University school, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended), the Academic Honesty in Coursework Policy 2015 and the Academic Honesty Procedures 2016. Up to date versions of all such documents are available from the Policy Register: http://sydney.edu.au/policies.
Course Resolutions
1 Course codes
|
Code |
Course and stream title |
|---|---|
|
GCARCHSC-01 |
Graduate Certificate in Architectural Science |
|
GNARCHSC-01 |
Graduate Diploma in Architectural Science |
|
MAARCHSC-01 |
Master of Architectural Science (single specialisation) |
|
MAARCHSC-02 |
Master of Architectural Science (double specialisation) |
2 Attendance pattern
1.
The attendance pattern for these courses is full time or part time, according to candidate choice, with the exception of the following courses which are only offered part time:
(c)
the Graduate Certificate in Architectural Science (Sustainable Design) if commenced in semester two.
(d)
the Graduate Certificate in Architectural Science (Audio and Acoustics) if commenced in semester two.
(e)
the Graduate Certificate in Architectural Science (Illumination Design) if commenced in semester two.
3 Master's type
0.
The master's degrees in these resolutions are professional master's courses, as defined by the Coursework Policy.
4 Embedded courses in this sequence
(2)
Providing candidates satisfy the admission requirements for each stage, a candidate may progress to the award of any of the courses in this sequence. Only the longest award completed will be conferred.
5 Admission to candidature
(1)
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants in the order in which complete applications are received, according to the following admissions criteria.
(2)
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Architectural Science requires a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification.
(b)
completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate certificate with a weighted average mark of at least 70 across all units attempted for the award.
(c)
completion of the requirement of the graduate certificate with a weighted average mark of at least 70 across all the units attempted for the award.
(5)
In exceptional circumstances the Head of School and Dean may admit applicants without the preceding qualifications but whose evidence of experience and achievement is deemed by the Head of School and Dean or nominee to be equivalent.
6 Requirements for award
(1)
The units of study that may be taken for these awards are set out in the relevant degree table, together with their designation as foundational, advanced, capstone and elective for each specialisation.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Architectural Science, a candidate must complete 24 credit points in a single stream, as specified in the tables of requirements below.
(3)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Architectural Science, a candidate must complete 48 credit points in a single stream, as specified in the tables of requirements below.
(4)
To qualify for the award of the Master of Architectural Science with a single specialisation, a candidate must complete 72 credit points in a single stream, as specified in the tables of requirements below.
(5)
To qualify for the award of the Master of Architectural Science with two specialisations, a candidate must: complete 96 credit points in two streams, as specified in the tables of requirements below, and;
(a)
nominate which of the streams is primary, and meet the foundation core, advanced core and capstone requirements for that stream;
(b)
nominate which of the streams is secondary, and complete 24 credit points of core advanced for that stream.
(c)
a unit that is common to the requirements of both specialisations may count towards the requirements for both streams, but may only count once in the total credit points for the degree.
(6)
Core units completed in excess of the minimum requirements may count as elective units of study.
7 Tables of Requirements
This table specifies credit points (CP) required for the awards.
| Audio and Acoustics |
Minimum Core Foundational CP |
Minimum Core Advanced CP |
Maximum Elective CP | Minimum Capstone CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Graduate Certificate |
6 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Graduate Diploma | 6 | 36 | 6 | 0 |
| Masters | 6 | 36 | 24 | 6 |
| Building Services | Minimum Core Foundational CP | Minimum Core Advanced CP | Maximum Elective CP | Minimum Capstone CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate | 6 | 12 | 6 | 0 |
| Facilities Management | Minimum Core Foundational CP | Minimum Core Advanced CP | Maximum Electives CP | Minimum Capstone CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate | 6 | 12 | 6 | 0 |
| High Performance Buildings | Minimum Core Foundational CP | Minimum Core Advanced CP | Maximum Electives CP | Minimum Capstone CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate | 6 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Graduate Diploma | 6 | 36 | 6 | 0 |
| Masters | 6 | 36 | 24 | 6 |
| Illumination Design | Minimum Core Foundational CP | Minimum Core Advanced CP | Maximum Elective CP | Minimum Capstone CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate | 6 | 12 | 6 | 0 |
| Graduate Diploma | 6 | 30 | 12 | 0 |
| Masters | 6 | 36 | 24 | 6 |
| Sustainable Design | Minimum Core Foundational CP | Minimum Core Advanced CP | Minimum Elective CP | Minimum Capstone CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate | 6 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Graduate Diploma | 6 | 36 | 6 | 0 |
| Masters | 6 | 36 | 24 | 6 |
8 Specialisations
(3)
The Facilities Management and Building Services specialisations are only available in the Graduate Certificate.
(4)
Candidates may complete one specialisation only, unless enrolled in the Master of Architectural Science (double specialisation) which requires completion of two.
9 Course transfer
0.
A candidate for the master's degree or graduate diploma may elect to discontinue study and graduate with a shorter award from this embedded sequence, with the approval of the Head of School and Dean, and provided the requirements of the shorter award have been met.