Coursework
Master of Architectural Engineering
- CRICOS code: 089660F
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
Don't meet the prerequisite subject requirements?
You can use our graduate coursework grade conversion eligibility calculator to get an indication of whether you are eligible for this course based on your previous studies and Weighted Average Mark (WAM).
English language requirements
- English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
IELTS
6.5
with no band less than 6.0TOEFL
79+
with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13PEARSON
58+
with no communicative skill below 50CAMBRIDGE
176+
with no skill less than 169
About selection
When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.
The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.
Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.
As part of your application, the Selection Committee will also assess your personal statement and design portfolio.
Additional information
Some recommended architectural history subjects at the University of Melbourne include:
Some recommended mathematics subjects at the University of Melbourne include:
You may also enrol in any first-year biology, physics or chemistry subjects to meet the entry requirements.
Although a design studio is not a prerequisite, it is encouraged, as it will help you gain introductory experience and prepare your portfolio. Ideally, it would involve the design manipulation of three-dimensional objects and spaces. For students with no background in architecture, we recommend:
If you undertake prerequisite subjects at another institution, you are encouraged to send through the course descriptions to our team prior to enrolment to ensure that the subjects meet our requirements. It is not possible to extend the undergraduate degree.
Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM)
We encourage domestic students to explore eligibility for Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM). GAM offers an opportunity for admission to this course even if your tertiary marks are below the standard entry requirements. GAM applicants may also be considered for financial bursaries and Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) where available.
GAM categories include coming from a rural area, being an Indigenous Australian, experiencing financial hardship or personal difficulties, having refugee status, or living with a disability or medical condition. In assessing applications, we look to balance opportunity and your capacity to succeed.