Honours Overview

Description
Note: this honours specialisation is not available for new enrolments in 2025.

The proposed Honours program is designed to expand the knowledge and skills that students developed through the undergraduate Architecture major. The Honours program offers students the opportunity to critically analyse, evaluate, and synthesise information to complete a range of professional tasks. Students will develop the ability to generate and communicate solutions to complex problems, share knowledge and ideas effectively, and apply relevant methods and technologies in alignment with current industry standards. This program builds on recognised undergraduate pathways at UWA or equivalent institutions. The degree adopts a two-pronged approach: 1. A focused curriculum comprising professionally oriented units. 2. Comprehensive research training at the AQF Level 8, including the completion of a substantial scholarly research 'capstone' project to support further academic or professional development.
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) engage critically with the history and theory of architecture and allied disciplines; (2) demonstrate sophisticated verbal, visual and written communication techniques; (3) identify and critically review literature and precedent projects relevant to a chosen research topic; (4) design and implement an architecture research project; and (5) demonstrate capacity for self-directed study and research.

Entry requirements

A weighted average mark of at least 70 per cent in the Level 3 units of the Architecture major; or equivalent, as determined by the relevant board.

Intake periods

Beginning of year and mid-year

Courses

Honours in Architecture can be taken as a specialisation in the following degrees:

No study plans found for this course. See study plans for more information.

Units

Key to availability of units:
S1
Semester 1
S2
Semester 2
N/A
not available in 2025 – may be available in 2026 or 2027
Take all units (36 points):
AvailabilityUnit codeUnit nameUnit requirements
S2 ARCT5701 Environmental Frameworks for Architecture
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
25520 Master of Architecture
S1, S2 ARLA4001 Design Research Part 1
Prerequisites
enrolment in
BH005 Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
S2 ARLA4002 Design Research Part 2
Prerequisites
ARLA4001 Design Research Part 1
S2 ARLA4506 Research Strategies in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Architecture
Incompatibility
ARCT4470 Architectural Research Seminar.
LACH4506 Research Methodologies: New Directions in Landscape Architecture.
URBD5820 Urban Design Research Methods
Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:
AvailabilityUnit codeUnit nameUnit requirements
N/A ARCT4601 Architecture Studio 1
Prerequisites
HON-ARCTA Architecture
Incompatibility
ARCT5601 Architecture Studio 1
N/A ARCT4602 Architecture Studio 2
Prerequisites
HON-ARCTA Architecture
Incompatibility
ARCT5602 Architecture Studio 2