Overview

The purpose of Honours within the Discipline of Architecture is to enable students who have performed well at undergraduate level to deepen their knowledge of design methods, knowledge and history by undertaking a significant research project. Honours is a means for connecting undergraduate study with supervised independent research by consolidating … For more content click the Read More button below. As part of the Honours program students will be expected to complete a significant independent research project and coursework study. In addition to conducting research and coursework students will generally also be expected to undertake research literacy training, Integrity in research training, attend OH & S and safety training and present seminars, write a literature review, and write a thesis.

Learning Outcomes

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Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts with responsibility and accountability for own learning and practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters
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Plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence
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Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgment, adaptability and responsibility as a novice researcher within the discipline of Architecture.
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  • Professionals
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Demonstrate communication skills necessary to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences.
  • Professionals
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Demonstrate cognitive skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in developing new understandings of the discipline of architecture
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Demonstrate technical skills to design and undertake research
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Apply initiative and judgement in professional practice and/or scholarship
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Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure

Students must complete 48 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Core Courses18 Units of Credit:
Thesis18 Units of Credit:
Prescribed Electives12 Units of Credit:

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Sample Programs

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Architectural Studies (Honours)

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

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Domestic Students
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Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Progression rules are in accordance with university policy.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Associated Programs

Postgraduate Pathway

Master of Architecture - MArch8143 - Architecture

Professional Outcomes

Professional Recognition

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Architectural Studies program (3261) are eligible to become Student Members of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects. Graduates of Architectural Studies are eligible to apply for the Master of Architecture degree. It is this degree which will be accredited by the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) and the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA) for the purpose of registration, subject to the prescribed professional experience and examination requirements.

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal
Honours Classes

Program Fees

At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:

Domestic Students
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)
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Additional Expenses and Resources

All enrolled students will have to purchase and maintain their own laptop but can access specialist software as required and supported by their supervisor via Central IT services i.e. SPSS, NVIVO and the like. Students are encouraged to purchase the required text, which is currently Groat, L. N. & Wang, D. C. (2013) Architectural research methods. 2nd ed. New York :Wiley.

Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

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Pre-2019 Handbook Editions