- A sequence of core design studios, each with a distinct focus, encompassing material cultures, urban landscapes, and complex buildings, forms the heart of the program. Courses in professional practice, construction technologies, and history/theory studies supplement the studios.
- Travelling studios and professional internships are provided as electives, while linkages to allied professions in the built environment, including landscape architecture, urban design and planning are embedded in the curriculum.
- The degree culminates in a research-led final design project, conducted in small studio groups under close supervision by academic staff. This allows students to develop and explore their own distinctive interests and possible career directions.
- This program is offered in semester mode. There are two semesters in an academic year commencing in February and July.