Architecture Accreditation Success
The Master of Architecture degree has just been granted professional accreditation by the Architects Registration Board of Victoria and recognition by the Australian Institute of Architects (June 2010).
This formal accreditation is an endorsement not only of the quality and innovation of our new architectural program, but of the ‘New Generation’ degree structure, often referred to as the ‘Melbourne Model’, introduced by the University of Melbourne in 2008. It is also a fantastic endorsement of the Faculty’s new 300-point Master of Architecture introduced this year, specifically designed for people with non-cognate degrees wishing to gain a qualification in architecture.
In the formal accreditation report, the panel noted that:
‘The philosophy underpinning this new structure and its development is strongly supported. This is perceived as capable of bringing greater diversity to architectural education in Australia, than is available at present. There is also perceived to be the capacity to produce graduates capable of leading architecture’s changing needs into the future, having an understanding of architecture within the wide environment and contextual milieu.’
Professor Philip Goad, Director of the Melbourne School of Design, believes that:
‘The accreditation of the new Masters of Architecture for three years by the Architects Registration Board of Victoria and the Australian Institute of Architects is a fitting endorsement of a new approach to architectural education in Australia. We are thrilled that these national agencies, who are responsible for monitoring standards, have recognized the University of Melbourne’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the highest standards of architectural education and to the production of excellent graduates prepared to face the challenges of contemporary architectural practice anywhere in the world.’
Our architecture program will continue to emphasise the required scope of architectural competencies, ensuring our graduate are innovative leaders in their professional careers. The degree will be reviewed again when the first cohorts complete the Bachelor of Environments (Architecture major) + Master of Architecture (200-point) and the Master of Architecture (300-point) in 2012.
For full program details of:
The Master of Architecture visit http://www.msd.unimelb.edu.au/architecture/
The Bachelor of Environments (Architecture major) visit http://www.benvs.unimelb.edu.au/majors/architecture.html