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Master of Architecture (Professional)

Get prepared to work as a professional architect. Hone your skills as a designer, develop your ability to think visually and in three dimensions and learn how to best meet your clients' needs through practical, real-life experiences.

Learn through a combination of taught courses and a written thesis or research portfolio that involves self-directed, design-led research. You'll graduate with a range of design projects that demonstrate mastery in your area of interest.

Your MArch(Prof) from Victoria University of Wellington will be recognised by the New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB) as fulfilling the academic requirements for registration to practise as an architect. You'll need to spend two to three years gaining practical experience before you can apply to register. The Board will then assess your professional competence.

The MArch(Prof) is also accepted by the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) as fulfilling their academic requirements for membership and registration. However, you will have to meet some other requirements such as evidence of coursework and practical experience.

You'll also meet the academic requirements for professional registration as a practising architect with the industry organisation, the New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA).

Campus Information

Wellington

Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand

Intakes

Feb
July
Nov

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Application Process

More Information Required

10 Days

Possible Interview Call From Institution

10 Days

Provisional/Unconditional Offer

5 Days

Visa Process

30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Wellington Careers and Employment

Get connected with employers and the community and prepare for your future employment. Develop your skills and experiences through our programmes and launch your career with confidence.

CV checks
Get your CV checked at a drop-in session.

Talk to someone
Make an appointment for one-to-one guidance with a careers consultant.

Network with employers
Explore your career possibilities and network with potential employers at our expos and other upcoming events.

Employers
Engage with us to build your organisation’s profile on campus and connect with our talented students and graduates.

Graduate recruitment
We host a number of graduate recruitment events throughout the year, where you can meet potential employers and find out about jobs and internships.

PSW Opportunity

During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

For entry into a programme at postgraduate level (including a graduate diploma, Honour’s degree, postgraduate diploma, or Master’s degree), as a minimum, you need the equivalent of a Bachelor’s (undergraduate) degree from a recognised institution with at least a B average.

A background in a particular subject area may be required or recommended. Entry is at the programme director’s discretion.

IELTS (Academic)

Overall band of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0

TOEFL (iBT)

A score of 90 on the internet-based test with at least 20 in writing

Pearson Test of English (Academic)

A score of 58 with a ‘Communicative’ score of not less than 50

C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE))

A score of 176 or higher, with each skill score no less than 169

C2 Proficiency (formerly known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE))

A score of 176 or higher, with each skill score no less than 169

New Zealand Certificates in English Language (NZCEL)

NZCEL Level 5 (Academic)

Victoria University of Wellington English Proficiency Programme (EPP)

A minimum of two ratings of 5 and two ratings of 4

English New Zealand's Accredited Pathway Assessment

English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 3 (with no skill lower than Level 2)

Victoria University of Wellington

Wellington , Wellington ,New Zealand