Master of Architectural Science (High Performance Buildings) (Sustainable Design)

This unique program focuses on the emerging area of high-performance buildings with a specialisation in sustainable design. You will acquire an evidence-based education on the design, service provision and operation of buildings with a deep knowledge of sustainability principles.
This program is tailored for design and related built-environment professionals who wish to extend their expertise in sustainable design, and for graduates of the Bachelor of Architecture and Environments and Bachelor of Design in Architecture.
Primary stream: High performance buildings
The High Performance Buildings stream integrates the various components of the built environment, namely Architectural and Building Services (design and operations), passive and active Sustainability, strategic and operational Facility Management and Property Economics (highlighting return on investment principles). You will have the opportunity to not only learn but also actively participate in research as part of your studies. 

Secondary stream: Sustainable Design
Through interdisciplinary access to our leading academic researchers and laboratories, the Sustainable Design stream emphasises the knowledge and critical thinking skills that will enable students to adapt to—and lead—future changes in our built environment. Our ‘first principles’ approach enables you not just to perform energy analyses and building assessments, but also to critique and develop further the tools and approaches required for sustainable building.

Opportunities
Your research-leading lecturers take you on site visits and expose you to a range of international collaborators. We leverage our extensive links with industry to bring you internship opportunities with leading businesses and consultancies. You can use a wide range of electives to pursue your interests in the application of sustainable design theories and methods in architecture, planning, urban design, building services and facilities management.

Admission to the Master of Architectural Science requires:

a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; or

completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate diploma; or

completion of the requirement of the graduate certificate with a weighted average mark of at least 70 across all the units attempted for the award.

IELTS score: A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band

TOEFL - IBT score: A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing

Pearsons Test of English: A minimum result of 61 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band