Deakin University - Geelong Waterfront

1 Gheringhap Street, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Master of Architecture (Research) (070375M)

Master's Degree

Program Summary

This program deepens students’ knowledge on a chosen topic within the field of architecture through independent, sustained and academically supervised research. Undertake a research project in architecture and develop advanced skills in critical thinking, analysis and research methodologies under the supervision of Deakin University’s internationally recognised research staff.

The School of Architecture and Built Environment specialises in critical architectural futures and the integration of current cultural studies, environmental resiliency, sustainable design, technological advancement and social and theoretical issues. Students can choose topics from areas including architectural history and theory; architectural design and practice, architectural pedagogy, environmental building science, professional practice, and digital design.

Although the focus of the degree is on research, students are also required to complete a minimum of one unit of coursework.

To qualify for a Master of Research, students must demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of their chosen research topic. This is completed in the form of a thesis of up to 50,000 words in length, which will be assessed by an external examination.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

IELTS

6.5

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

PTE

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

Program Intakes

May 2026

Open date

August 16, 2025

Submission deadline

April 17, 2026

June 2026

Open date

October 1, 2025

Submission deadline

April 1, 2026

July 2026

Open date

November 1, 2025

Submission deadline

May 1, 2026

August 2026

Open date

December 1, 2025

Submission deadline

June 1, 2026

September 2026

Open date

January 1, 2026

Submission deadline

July 1, 2026

October 2026

Open date

February 1, 2026

Submission deadline

August 1, 2026

November 2026

Open date

March 1, 2026

Submission deadline

September 1, 2026

December 2026

Open date

April 1, 2026

Submission deadline

October 1, 2026

January 2027

Open date

March 11, 2026

Submission deadline

November 1, 2026

February 2027

Open date

June 1, 2026

Submission deadline

December 1, 2026

March 2027

Open date

July 1, 2026

Submission deadline

January 1, 2027

April 2027

Open date

August 1, 2026

Submission deadline

February 1, 2027

Cost and Duration

Master's Degree

Program Level

2 year master's degree

Program Length

$29710 AUD

Cost of Living

$0 AUD

Application fee

$34400 AUD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Overseas Student Health Coverage Fee: $653 per year

Study Destinations

Canada

United States

United Kingdom

Malaysia

Australia

Language Test

IELTS

GED

SAT

GRE

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